it would be nice to have a consequence free open space you can load the ship into to try out different configurations and weapons maybe with some targets with health bars so you can see what's most effective and just like some random floating objects for reference when you're trying different engine upgrades
#shooting range for the ship
elder cypress
flint ibex
A mini sandbox is never a good idea; same can be said for the shooting range; some actualy "dummies" that you can mess up with a sword or shoot until they break would be cool.