Ship spamming is one of the most sensitive issues on the forums. It has created a deep rift between those that condone it as n00bish and lame and those who call it just another trick of the tactical trade. Previous posts regarding this volatile topic have almost immediately degenerated into flame-filled rants between players. This post is an attempt to be able to have that debate, but have it in a way where reasonable, coherent ideas actually get through.

I'll go first:

My multiplayer experience is limited at best, but I can tell you that the AI cranks out siege frigates the way a depression-era mint cranks out money. To say the least, it ruins the immersion. Now, I play this game because of it's (in a deliciously sci-fi way) realism. Would a real state really crank out siege frigates like this? I don't think so. Frankly, I don't see why the purists like me are more angry than those who play multiplayer. I would think that multiplayer players play the game for the strategy and tactics rather than the realism. To recap: siege spamming (and other spamming in general, I've only really covered siege spamming) ruins immersion, but is really just another trick in the tactical book, not a n00bish exploit that deserves to get people banned.