Talk:Weapons Guidance/@comment-78.145.249.242-20170326222647/@comment-454133-20170326231353

I dunno, I think it was a healthy choice. If all X-Wings and TIEs got the slot, then there would be that much less distinguishing newer from older models. The T-70 X-Wings and TIE/fo Fighters are much more than a stats upgrade or a couple extra maneuvers; they have a slot that to this day remains restricted to 5 ships, and I think that makes them interesting.

I do want to see the older TIE and T-65 get a buff to help them see more use and compete better, but in ways that differentiate them from the TIE/fo and T-70. I still fly my T-65s for their fantastic pilots, despite their weakness, and it wouldn't be the same if they just became "T-70 but cheaper". People here have done a great job of convincing me to value distinctiveness over balance too... so let's hope something exciting is in the pipeline.