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I've never posted here before, but I've come out of lurking finally. P&N is, IMO, one of the best mods out there. However, I'm not that enamoured of the new movement system in Version 2.x. Unfortunately, I can't seem to successfully download 1.7--every time I try, it seems to work, but when I go to extract it, I get the message "Not a valid ZIP archive"
Just in case, I've uploaded P&N v1.7 again. The problem is probably related to the internet problems going around right now.
As for the propulsion system, what don't you like about it? Anything in particular?
What it is designed to do is;
-shift the optimum shipsize downwards. Bigger is better, but way more expensive. In some cases, you're best off with a stack of frigates or light cruisers rather than dreadnaughts.
-make bigger ships use more fuel while moving. One solar panel can keep an escort going indefinitely, but not a baseship. You get the same travel range on your ships, but big ships are harder to resupply.
-make movement a step closer to reality. Identical engines will make an Escort zoom through space, but hardly move a heavy Dreadnaught
If you are having trouble designing your ships, remember that there is no real limit to the amount of engines you can add. Keep an eye on the "movement" rating of your ship as you add engines, and don't expect to have the same power per ship as normal SE4. Everybody goes under the same rules, so don't worry that your LC seems woefully weak.
Also, research propulsion early; fuel usage drops, and the ContraTerrene, JacketedPhoton, and Quantum engines boost speed by 33%, 66% and 100% respectively.
When you use quantum engines, you need only half as many - the extra space can go into weapons.
EDIT: I've just downloaded the ZIP, and it works fine under WinZip 8.0. Try D/L'ing it now.
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[This message has been edited by suicide_junkie (edited 05 August 2001).]