Regular Shields vs. Phased Shields

[s_rat]

"BTW - be careful using the "Upgrade" command in the ship design window; it tends to replace regular shields with phased shields, even when that would cause a DECREASE in shield strength."

This is precisely what prompted the question in the first place. My upgraded ship design to L1 phased shields suddenly had several hundred less shield points. Heck of a deal. :P

[DirectorTsaarx]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to make that mistake...