[Zarax]

Ok, since i'm designing a campagn with a few concepts i would like to know your opinion on this topic:
Given an average fighter, would you like to get a strong hull with shields capable of withstanding one or two shots, or a Shivan like one, where you get uber shields but paper thin hull?
I need some data for game balancing purposes, so please at least vote in that poll...

[diamondgeezer]

[magatsu1]

^what he said^

[TrashMan]

I want normal hull and shields, but uber shield recharge (like my Phoenix)...

Or uber hull and weak shields...

Or uber shields but weak hull....

[Odyssey]

[color=cc9900]I would prefer a balance, but seeing as that's not an option I'll say stronger hull. If only because of AAAf turrets.

...that doesn't mean I consider ramming a viable tactic, however.[/color]

[Zarax]

Ramming was just an example...
Can you vote please?

[diamondgeezer]

No, cos you didn't include an option for 'balanced'

[Zarax]

DG, the trick is that one faction has hull preminence, while the other one has much better shields...
There is no "balanced" option, the basic formula is:

Race 1 (terran): HP 120%, Shields 30% Hull 70%
Race 2 (vasudan) Shields 70% Hull 30%
Race 3 (shivan) Shields 80% Hull 20%

[diamondgeezer]

Er... so what's the point in the original question?

[Zarax]

Simple, i will adapt the campaign design to what is more liked...

[diamondgeezer]

Ah. Well to be honest I don't have a preference. Would you object to me picking one at random?

[Zarax]

If you wish
But i must warn you...
Flak is a very nasty thing, especially when they are shivan flak cannons...

[Lightspeed]

Shields. Hull is useless as shields normally are not penetrated anyway.

[Zarax]

You don't know how evil Shivan flak is...
Or better... I've sent you that weapon tables, try the plasma flak ingame and you will never approach a Cain like before...

[Ace]

Originally posted by Zarax
DG, the trick is that one faction has hull preminence, while the other one has much better shields...
There is no "balanced" option, the basic formula is:

Race 1 (terran): HP 120%, Shields 30% Hull 70%
Race 2 (vasudan) Shields 70% Hull 30%
Race 3 (shivan) Shields 80% Hull 20%

Actually, generally Terran ships have a balance of the hull and shield strength. Vasudan ships have a strong hull and weak shields, while Shivans have strong shields and weak hulls.

[Zarax]

Yes, but in the future it will be different, as Vasudans gets superior reactors, so terrans will focus on armor and ballistic weaponry...

[.::Tin Can::.]

I would say a ***** hull, because when flying through Flak, or under heavy fire shields take a long time to recharge, and your hull saves a lot of your life. I think it has saved me on many occasions that I had that awesome hull instead of super-shields.

[Flipside]

But if you can get away from heavy fire, you can come back with your defences at full. Can't do that with hull

[Liberator]

I voted Better Sheilds as power output capabilities usually outpaces materials technology.

[.::Tin Can::.]

Who has time to run away and then come back when you are trying to bomb a heavy target and are under fire from several fighters? What do you do then? You see, getting hit by flak from a Deimos and then trying to run away with about 2 manticores on your back means you used up most of your shields on the Deimos, and then when the Manticores follow you away then you cant just sit there and recharge. You just cant do it.