Intelligence sabotage bug

narf poit chez BOOM · #1 May 3rd, 2007, 02:30 PM

Yep, that sure looks like a bug, alright.

Should probably send it to malfador.

Captain Kwok · #2 May 3rd, 2007, 03:35 PM

If this is Balance Mod, then the effect is to subtract some points from the project - so the points value probably changed, but it wasn't great enough to cause a noticeable effect on the estimated time in this case.

GuyOfDoom · #3 May 3rd, 2007, 04:06 PM

I've noticed in general Intel projects have very minimal effects in SEV.

Captain Kwok · #4 May 3rd, 2007, 04:21 PM

In stock, the disrupt intel project subtracts 10,000,000 points from the project, making it virtually impossible to research unless you're pulling in research points in the hundred thousands. So not all projects are weak...

It is difficult however to get projects through a player with moderate to good intel defense. The next version of the Balance Mod will feature a leaky intel system, that will be percentage based. So for example, even against a superior opponent with lots of intel defense, you may be able to get your project through.

javaslinger · #5 May 3rd, 2007, 04:32 PM

It is in fact BM... I wonder if you could change the message to reflect what is actually happening during intelligence sabotage with balance mod.

Thanks,

Ken

GuyOfDoom · #6 May 3rd, 2007, 04:42 PM

Leaky Intel would be nice. The problem with intel now is that it's necessary, but only in that you don't want your opponent getting 1000 bee stings on you.

For instance sabotage empire destroys on average for me around ~3k of each resource which is worthless considering most people are smart enough to not have their resources dip below 50k.

javaslinger · #7 May 3rd, 2007, 05:57 PM

Really? I'm certainly not 'most' people then....