Here's an idea for the unused "Convert" button in the refit tab: Converting weapon mount types from one to another (energy to ballistic, ballistic to missile, etc).
Of course, there would be some limitations or drawbacks to converting mounts, like:
- Converting a mount could decrease its size by one tier (large to medium, medium to small, small unconvertable or stays small)
- Only a certain number of mounts could be converted per ship (1/2/3/4 for frigates/destoyers/cruisers/capitals)
- The ability to convert mounts could be unlocked by a certain skill (more points in skill = more/larger mounts)
- Converted mounts could have reduced firing arcs
- Converting mounts could have a high OP/credit cost or refit time, or only be done at (friendly?) stations
- Converting mounts could require the sacrifice of another mount
- Weapons in converted mounts could have reduced stats (slower turn rate, reduced range, etc.)
- Different conversion types/sizes could have different costs (large missile to energy more expensive than medium ballistic to missile, etc.)
What does everyone think? Feel free to add your own ideas, or tell me if this has been suggested before (I searched, but couldn't find anything similar).
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