Missions where NPC Navy ships cyno/brdge a player into the losec pocket may be a good incentive. Players don't want to run the gauntlet on the way into losec but if they are hot-dropped in to the pocket this would a) get them used to the mechanisms involved and b) make the mission more palatable by giving them a headstart on pirates with a good chance to run their way out.

This does of course give losec players more targets to hunt.

Missions where NPC Navy ships cyno/brdge a player into the losec pocket may be a good incentive. Players don't want to run the gauntlet on the way into losec but if they are hot-dropped in to the pocket this would a) get them used to the mechanisms involved and b) make the mission more palatable by giving them a headstart on pirates with a good chance to run their way out.

This does of course give losec players more targets to hunt.

actually like this idea me been a mission hunter in low-sec myself but id rather them be bridged maybe about 5-10 (maybe closer) AU from mission? that way they bypass the gate camps but they dont get a big head start before poeple notice them.

iv seen a good mission runner been able to finnish mission just as iv landed into pocket so if there bridged in straight on mission gate/in mission that would be abit OP

That's a great idea!
Never thought of that.

Except that in short order, the mission runner would have to deal with jump fatigue.

Or even simpler, a proximity sensor, that once deployed creates a audible ping to the owner when any other player enters the grid it is deployed in.

Easier, use Dscan. Even a cloaky has to uncloak to take the gate.

"What can be done to make Low Sec Mission Running an acceptable Risk option for otherwise High Sec Mission Runners like myself?

Maybe a deployable that locks the acceleration gate close by once onlined but only has a small amount of hitpoints. So a enemy needs to pop the lock first before entering the mission area, allowing a perceptive mission runner to escape by effectively sacrificing the lock.

Or even simpler, a proximity sensor, that once deployed creates a audible ping to the owner when any other player enters the grid it is deployed in.

so either a deploy able that makes anyone using D-scan uncatchable or a deploy able that makes D-scan unnecessary

Missions where NPC Navy ships cyno/brdge a player into the losec pocket may be a good incentive. Players don't want to run the gauntlet on the way into losec but if they are hot-dropped in to the pocket this would a) get them used to the mechanisms involved and b) make the mission more palatable by giving them a headstart on pirates with a good chance to run their way out.

This does of course give losec players more targets to hunt.

1) If there was better balance on the field.

With that I would suggest that NPC Aggro mechanics be altered to a more distributed alternative, meaning that all ships get equal aggro who are in the instance, or even a new ship on field gets immediate aggro. So if a PVP combat player wants to attack a mission runner(s) they have to fit for the additional shared DPS or adjust the timing between spawns, etc.. This would give the mission runner some spawn aggro options to help defend the attack and all ships (players) would have to deal with the environment. As is; The first ship gets aggro and the alts or new in field ships hardly take aggro if at all (rarely do they switch aggro). I know this is the case since I just bring my Noctis pilot in the field just after aggro due to her never taking aggro after the my RR Domi's are tanking. The current Aggro mechanics favor the Attacker hands down.

Great Ideas Added below by others.
1) Gate Warning Deployable to help warn of impending doom
2) Gate Lock Deployable (destructable) that locks gate for a timer and dies on expiration (can be killed)
3) Cyno in to low sec by HS Navy NPC ship allowing Mission runner to bypass gate camps.

Adding that perhaps a Mission Gate Key provided at mission acceptance (can be bought on market) allows access to gate, requiring the intruder do some homework to carry tags or keys.

Because clicking on d-scan every three seconds is such a fun gameplay element.

3) The best way to deal with the few camped systems is to live in your lowsec mission area (this has additional benefits such as getting to know the locals and you know, maybe make friends with them). Another option is to keep mission-running gear in lowsec, and use a ceptor or covops to travel there safely. And when you move the missioning ship into the area, use a travel fit and avoid the few camped systems and use any of the hundred clear hi-low gates. Or pay for Black Frog/Push etc to move your stuff there.

Or buy locally, build on location, use wormholes.... really this is EVE, only your skills and cunning set your limits.

Because clicking on d-scan every three seconds is such a fun gameplay element.

TL:DR - Lowsec missions should be lowsec-oriented content, not highsec content in the wrong system.

Stop talking about mechanics you have no clue of. NPC aggro already works like this.

Stop talking about mechanics you have no clue of. NPC aggro already works like this.

You are trying to tell a 3 year mission runner what the aggro mechanics are on missions. That's all I pretty much do playing this game is mission run.

Problem nailed right there.

Perhaps something along the lines of burners (i.e. frigate sized) just not as stupid as burners in terms of fit required.

You are trying to tell a 3 year mission runner what the aggro mechanics are on missions. That's all I pretty much do playing this game is mission run.

Problem nailed right there.

Perhaps something along the lines of burners (i.e. frigate sized) just not as stupid as burners in terms of fit required.