SFTC Lite

President_Elect_Shang · #1 January 14th, 2007, 01:45 AM

This thread is for any discussion concerning the SFTC-Lite version of the SFTC.

President_Elect_Shang · #2 January 14th, 2007, 04:16 AM

The SFTC and SFTC-Lite are now in the Scenarios and Mods sub-forum.

President_Elect_Shang · #3 January 16th, 2007, 10:07 PM

It surprises me that the full version has been downloaded much more than the Lite version. I think most non-hardcore fans will find the Lite version more to their tastes. The only real difference between the two is that the Lite version components progress in the SE5 fashion. If you are not used to SE4 and/or are not looking for that "hard core 'by the book'" feel I think you may enjoy the Lite version. I'm not trying to chase off potential players. More like I want to provide a guiding hand to help choose the version that best fits you.

Please enjoy and don't be shy about dropping comments.
PE Shang

Suicide Junkie · #4 January 16th, 2007, 10:27 PM

I suspect most people think the lite version has less graphics, and that most people have high speed connections and don't download lite versions.

Maybe if you named it "classic" instead

President_Elect_Shang · #5 January 17th, 2007, 12:04 AM

If I were to name it Classic it may make people think I built this on SF versions 1, 2, 3, or Imperial. Not a good name. Lite is the best name for it. It is diminished in substance as referring to the components.

President_Elect_Shang · #6 January 17th, 2007, 06:02 PM

I have updated the heading description to clarify the difference between these two version of the same mod:

SFTC: The components progress in an SE4 fashion; that is they are Generational. This version structures progression and allows retro-construction of ships, bases, fighters, etc.

SFTC-Lite: The components progress in an SE5 fashion; that is they are Progressive. There is less structure in progression and no retro-construction.

Q: Ok PES but what is "retro-construction"?

A: Lets say we are allies and I am two "tech levels" above you. You are in a war and want to field ships with better technology for an added advantage to your forces. You pay me to design and build the best ships I can. I do and sell them to you as "fleet quality ships for my empire". In truth the ships are old technology for me even if they are new technology for you. That is retro-building. To the best of my knowledge this can't be done in SE5; unless I missed a toggle button.