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Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

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Originally posted by PvK:
The Energy Dampener is one of the most powerful weapons in the game. One hit = one disabled enemy ship, especially mounted. Unlike the Psychic Mental Flailer, it isn't blocked by Master Computers, either.

PvK

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

so whats the best racial tech combo you think for devnull 1.7??

crystal and psychic?
crystal and religous?

if you had to pick 2, which would you do?

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

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Originally posted by Master Belisarius:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by PvK:
The Energy Dampener is one of the most powerful weapons in the game. One hit = one disabled enemy ship, especially mounted. Unlike the Psychic Mental Flailer, it isn't blocked by Master Computers, either.

PvK

A problem with this weapon: can�t remember the patch, but now first you need to put the enemy shields down to have effect... then, don't think is so useful. The Tessellate use them in limited designes.<hr /></blockquote>Interesting. I could not find such a reference in history file. Why was it changed ??? It is indeed became a worthless weapon http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

Crystal and religious. Skip all shields, skip all armor.

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

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Originally posted by oleg:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Master Belisarius:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by PvK:
The Energy Dampener is one of the most powerful weapons in the game. One hit = one disabled enemy ship, especially mounted. Unlike the Psychic Mental Flailer, it isn't blocked by Master Computers, either.

PvK

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

you just realize that before a single hit from ID could simply disable the ship -- it was the ultimate killer weapon. just send in two frigates, the enemy is toast - it might shoot, but it cant move anymore. i think its a very great change there.

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

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Agree, I can't see it in the history... but think it was when the Ionic Disperser was fixed.[/QB]

But WHY did he do it ?? I never saw anyone complaining about http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif
How about Mental Flair, is it affected too ?

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

Taera... so Crystal and Religious you think are the most over-balanced?

How would you fight against someone with both traits? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

(aside from trying to kill them early which is obvious;)

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

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Originally posted by Taera:
you just realize that before a single hit from ID could simply disable the ship -- it was the ultimate killer weapon. just send in two frigates, the enemy is toast - it might shoot, but it cant move anymore. i think its a very great change there.

He just mentioned ID for time reference. He was talking about the change to the Energy Dampener.

Re: Crystallurgy - in general and in DevNull

Cirvol - well, theres only one way - outrange them. Because Chant Crystal has a low range and Crystal Shard doesnt skip shields, and has rather low damage. The point is though that even that chant crystal doesnt do that much damage.
However, a religious/crystal race could be quite devastating because of the economy bonuses overlaps - -30% maintenance, plus time and nature shrines, plus solar collectors...
I still think its a fair thing for 3k cost.

Fyron - what was the change?