Mechanics question-movement

[PvK]

Combat movement bonus is ok, isn't it?

PvK

[Fyron]

Yes, it works, but only the highest level from all comps with that ability is used. So, you can not make combat engines that give +1 combat movement and no strategic movement each, for example.

[oleg]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Yes, it works, but only the highest level from all comps with that ability is used. So, you can not make combat engines that give +1 combat movement and no strategic movement each, for example.

Can mounts help in some way ? Give different ship size requirements for different combat engines orsomething like that ?

[Fyron]

Not really. You still have no choice in the matter, and all ships of a certain size will be forced to move the same in combat. This is fine if you don't mind losing a great area for strategic depth.

[PvK]

I think you could fight the system to at least get some choices, but it'd still be lame that the component with Combat Movement would only be one component, so there's good no way to lose part of the movement ability to damage.

Also, it only lets you add to the speed from other factors, not replace or reduce combat speed.

So as Fryon said originally, there are a couple of limited things that can be modded in this department, but they're pretty limited.

I was just considering making a mod which would involve some ships having rather lower combat speeds, but these limits came to mind, and it undermined the whole concept.

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[oleg]

Does engine-killers work on combat-only movement components ?

[PvK]

No, I think it only hits components with the Standard Movement ability on them.

PvK