v91 Boarding Parties

Alneyan · #1 May 20th, 2004, 06:54 PM

I think it was indeed so in 1.84 (and possibly before, but I never played anything but 1.84 and 1.91, so), and the 1.91 Version shouldn't have changed anything regarding boarding.

But you shouldn't get me started on the SDD, which happens to be my main pet peeve with this game, and... I am digressing.

Parasite · #2 May 20th, 2004, 07:08 PM

I really can't remember any time it had a possibility of occurring duing v84. I either boarded ships without SD devices, or was in direct tactical command. I do remember that it would never occur at one time in Gold. I think there is even a line in the stratigy guide about it. It may need to be changed now.

Alneyan · #3 May 20th, 2004, 07:16 PM

It has been mentioned in the "Update the FAQ" thread here. (In the latest Posts by Slick and Grandpa Kim)

By the looks of it, it was already so under 1.84, and there seem to be a few other glitches with boarding. I have yet to see these though, but I haven't exactly delved much into strategical battles, so.

[ May 20, 2004, 18:17: Message edited by: Alneyan ]

Slynky · #4 May 20th, 2004, 08:14 PM

While some may think it a glitch, I think it is OK as is. I'd hate to think the installation of such a small device (meaning it's likely to be one of the Last components destroyed) would stop boarders. I tend to put shields and defenders to stop boarders so my ship won't blow...if it was the other way, I might forego shields and boarders. Also, I like the chance to use a small vessel to try to take the big ones...and if I can't get it, at least I can get it to SD.

Alneyan · #5 May 20th, 2004, 08:25 PM

One day, I swear, I will make a clear message rather than one which can only be understand by myself.

By "glitch" I actually meant what Grandpa Kim refers in his post, when he says that some ships do not always board their target or fire their weapons.

I think you know my own thoughts concerning boarders Slynky from our recent games.

I will admit I don't exactly like the idea of having such a panacea component able to ward off any boarding attempt, as it makes boarding usually nigh impossible. (Unless you count "destroying the targetted ship" as being a successful boarding obviously)

Deth B0y · #6 May 23rd, 2004, 08:12 PM

Interestingly, i actually *rely* on this at times. If the enemy sends in a huge fleet of war ships, i have a border defense consisting of around 100 boarding ships. Often times this has saved me, because thier very cheap to build (1 turn) and will destroy a ship many times thier own size (!) without firing a shot.

It does seem sort of illogical though - but then alot of things in SE IV are illogical (or could only be explained by extreme fanatacism on the part of an empire).

just a thought,
deth

Phoenix-D · #7 May 23rd, 2004, 08:13 PM

Its not illogical. The ship only SDs when it is going to be captured if it doesn't. Better 100 ships dead on both sides then you now having -200- ships and they 0..