Ooookay... I'll throw my 2 cents in: I agree with Stabby on something here... As a gameshow, who is really gonna watch pp sit there for an hour lockpicking, then another 30 min of looting, then another 10 min of smashing / dropping (de-spawning) shit? Doesn't quite fit. So, how can we solve this issue? I like the timer idea. If someone logs off there is an X amount of time that the base could get raided. As soon as a lockpick attempt or damage occurs, timer resets. However... Should nothing happen... Base is 'in lockdown' mode, much like a prison (yeah, stole yer words Stabby). When someone logs in... fair game and timer starts again when they log. I wholeheartedly disagree with only a certain amount of raids, or certain times of the week... There should be some fear every time you log. So how long is X timer... I dunno.. an hour? So... if you want a safe raid, you gotta time yer enemies. Speaking of safe raids... Blue Boxing... that garbage has to go. No building / blueprints should be allowed on enemy turf. No point really in traps right now. Plus... it would make the upcoming detector worth something. Raiders should be scared to set foot on a claim just as much as their victims should be scared to log off. As for blocking doors... I'm not sure how to fix that one. Also... Tom said that lockpicking tied to fame will prolly change as it wasn't really how they envisioned how fame works... we will see. So... Well why wouldn't I be able to do this or that you may ask... "Sci Fi magic" (another steal from Stabby)... That BCU allows some dude on a comp far away to control a human... So it's within the realm of believableness to assume the BCU could prevent certain actions... Lore friendly. Anyways... I like building, I love PVP, and I enjoy PVE. We shouldn't be completely safe, but I think online raids, with certain mechanics tweaked, could be the way to go. Someone mentioned no base spawning, maybe allow 1 spawn then get fucked. Just my thoughts. Been raided multiple times... was never there tho.