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Originally posted by VoinianAmbassador:
It would be nice to see the transporter shown in a better light at the Infocenter... and at your place too, Shayborg.
I don't know; for me, the priority is always exploration when I'm starting out a game, and that's why the (url="http://"http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~dsghosh/evosite/shipyard1.html#scoutship")scoutship(/url), especially when tricked out with a fuel scoop or two, seems to be a better choice to me with its 8 jumps of fuel standard. It helps you get acquainted with the game faster -- and by the time you've explored enough that you're acquainted with the game, doing all the missions you find in the process, you should have enough money to buy a better ship. In addition, the scoutship has better acceleration and turning -- good for avoiding renegades -- and the extra gun slot you deride can be useful. Also, it has more free space (although, I admit, that can be taken up by the turret you'll almost certainly need to buy unless you, like myself, love the autopilot button :)). Of course, if you're hell-bent on living an insular lifestyle, by all means, go for the (url="http://"http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~dsghosh/evosite/shipyard1.html#transporter")transporter(/url). I won't argue that it's not a better ship, but for new players, the scoutship is better.
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(This message has been edited by shayborg (edited 04-18-2001).)