So, Galactic StarFigher is out. Has been for last couple of days, and people had a chance to try it out and see what's what. I think now is the time to start talking about what we want to change/add to GSF. So without further delay, here are my ideas:
1) Gaining XP.
I've been playing GSF solely as my Imp Agent. My level is 25... and I haven't started Balmorra yet. I don't know what lvl requirement is to join GSF but lvling with it is so fast it breaks the 'main' game without adding anything to GSF itself.
I would recommend lowering XP gain at least by 75%, or better still, get rid of it completely and give only legacy XP.
2) Ship customisation.
At the moment it's very limited, just paintjob, weapon's and thruster's colour.
We need more options: different wings, thrusters moved to different locations, more paint options, decals (symbols?), engine sounds etc.
More ships are welcome but they should be very different from the ones already available. Just give more customisation options, being added regularly to keep us 'in the game' with the ship we have invested our time in.
3) Crew XP and level.
Here is an idea! After each battle we get some 'crew xp' that we can allocate to any of our crew members. After getting enough XP, crew member rises its level getting small bonus to its skill/abilities. It would be a very small bonus, eg 1% reduction is skill cooldown on lvl 1, 1% increase is ability magnitude (eg secondary wpn ammo) with lvl 2 etc.
4) GSF Headquarters
Right now GSF feels disconnected from the game, you just press 'h' and there you go. How about optional physical place that we go to, to launch GSF battles? Let's say we go to our faction's fleet, than to a new capital ship (through inter-fleet transport) and there in a hangar are terminals that open usual GSF window. That is only an option, everyone can still just press 'h' when- and wherever they want, but using HQ would give extra 5% requisition points (or whatever they are called).
5) Co-pilot comm chatter.
I find it very annoying, mostly because co-pilot attempts to be funny. It isn't. Now I'm using an astromech droid, its squeeks are less annoying than other crew members. Please do something about that. The easy thing would be an option to disable comm chatter altogether, the more difficult thing would be making co-pilot's comments more professional (that is shorter and more to the point).
6) More maps and match types.
I'm certain that it's just a matter of time before more maps/gamemodes will be added, just wanted to bring that point up.
New modes such as 'Team Death Match' or 'Free For All' could be an interesting addition. Maybe turn-based Assault/Defence?
Also new maps that have obsticles are welcome. Some people are complaining that they are crushing into the astroids, but that's the point! Dogfights (especially between scouts) in asteroid field produce so much more adrenaline.
That's all for now, if you have anything to say/add do not hesitate show no mercy.