Hi!
This patch covers some more under-the-hood tweaking (this time with Steam) along with some unit configuration and AI upgrades. You'll need to opt-in to the beta branch of the game to play with these changes. Here is the list:
- DESTROYER: +HP/+SHIELD
- DESTROYER: Increased turn and move speed
- DESTROYER: Better forward coverage for point defense
- FRIGATE: Better forward coverage for point defense
- CONTROLS: Radials will lock out most other commands
- CONTROLS: Fixed "Toggle Move Order Mode" command
- CARRIER: Lowered torpedo steering and hull damage
- STEAM: Better Steamworks integration
- AI: Fixed long attack run behavior
- AI: Allied fighters will wait for clear shot with longer-range weapons like the Long Rifle
Destroyer Balancing
We're nudging the destroyers back up in terms of vitality and maneuverability. They were a little too paper-thin, especially when they encountered units that could outrange them like carriers.
Point Defense Coverage
Point defense locations on allied capitals have been reconfigured to have better forward-facing coverage. If they are equipped with Omniflak, they will have an easier time shooting down incoming torpedoes.
Expect a few volleys to make it through, but your units should be able to defend themselves a little better. Thanks a lot to the players that brought this up!
AI Upgrades
We've fixed a couple instances where the AI would seemingly fly off when given an order. The reason for this was they would try to set up for an attack run on their target at a percentage of their weapon's max range.
So in the case of the Long Rifle or Torpedo, they would think they were too close and try to fly out to the 8km+ distance before turning around. There is now a cap on this distance that makes them behave much more reasonably.
The other fix makes them a bit smarter when using these long range weapons and their target is behind cover. They will wait until they have a clear shot when using the Long Rifle, for example.
As always, if you run into any problems, please don't hesitate to post in the forums!
Good hunting!