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Add a shimmer when ships are invulnerable

Feb 01, 2016 Pizzasgood link
There are certain moments when a ship is intentionally invulnerable for a few seconds, such as just after jumping into a sector or undocking. I think it would be nice if during that period the ship had a visual indication similar to shields. This would make it more obvious that the invulnerability is intentional as well as making it easier for newbs to not waste ammo or energy shooting at such targets.

Bonus points if this also applies when devs turn themselves invulnerable.

Oh, and please keep this to a discussion of whether/how invulnerability should be indicated. If you want to discuss changes to the actual invulnerability mechanic, make a separate thread for it.
Feb 01, 2016 Dr. Lecter link
+1 if the effect includes something that prevents NPC targeting from occurring...warping in with zero control but full hostility just means you're given control/vulnerability back right as a missile blows up in your face. Not exactly sporting :P

Otherwise, I see this as a waste of time
Feb 02, 2016 TheRedSpy link
1+
Feb 02, 2016 Kierky link
0+1
Feb 02, 2016 Hoban-Wash-Washburne link
+1 OP
+1 this too if the effect includes something that prevents NPC targeting from occurring
Feb 02, 2016 cnaw link
+1
Feb 02, 2016 Darth Nihilus link
+1
Feb 02, 2016 Snake7561 link
+1
Feb 03, 2016 abortretryfail link
+1 to OP
-1 to affecting NPC targeting.
Feb 04, 2016 Xeha link
+1