SE5 progress

[TNZ]

Just a few questions about the “Ordnance Amount Used” entry.

When weapon components use this entry will they all use the some ordnance supply or can we have different ordnance supplies e.g. torpedoes, missiles, shell projectiles, energy?

Will we be able to have components that can make ordnance on bases and ships?

[Captain Kwok]

Originally posted by TNZ:
Will we be able to have components that can make ordnance on bases and ships?

I think I would prefer if bases and planets just automatically re-supplied ships with ordnance. I can see it turning into a potentially micromanagement nightmare otherwise.

[Kamog]

The features new weapons data file look great. Does this formula-based method allow unlimited tech levels to be researched?

[Phoenix-D]

Originally posted by Captain Kwok:

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Originally posted by TNZ:
Will we be able to have components that can make ordnance on bases and ships?

I think I would prefer if bases and planets just automatically re-supplied ships with ordnance. I can see it turning into a potentially micromanagement nightmare otherwise.

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The simplest solution would be to handle it like supplies are in SE4. Build a faclity to resupply with ordinance, or incorperate the ability into the resupply depots.

Definitely seperate the two abilities, though, for modding purposes if nothing else.

[Kana]

About beta testing...I'm sure the list will be long for the people who would love to be on that list...I was wondering what the chance would be for someone not in the 'inner circle' to be able to beta test when that time comes?

Kana...who has beta tested he's fair share of other games...

[Q]

Great news, thank you Malfador!

I especially like the tech requirement with the boolean evaluation. If I understand this correctly it would make it possible to research a component with two different approaches choosing "or" and creating technologies that are excluding each others.

One thing I would love to see for weapons is the lines:

Skips shield level =
Skips armor level =

Then you could create indefinite levels of armors and shields and weapons that penetrate them.

[Randallw]

Originally posted by Kana:
I was wondering what the chance would be for someone not in the 'inner circle' to be able to beta test when that time comes?

As I only have less than 200 Posts I know I am in no "inner circle", however I am regular in all my games and always give warning if I will be absent. I wish to give notice of my enthusiastic willingness to help beta test.