newest beta patch?

[Mephisto]

News from the current beta patch:

Version 1.81:
1. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will work on all target types,
again.
2. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will fail against a ship with
a Master Computer (regardless if that component is damaged or
not). It does not matter if there is a Bridge on the ship.
3. Fixed - AI will no longer launch "Anti-Planet" Drones in combat.
4. Added - Option to strategems to control how many drones are launched
per target in combat.
5. Changed - You can now give drones orders to Attack warp points. This
is essentially the same as telling them to warp through
and attack anything on the other side. Any survivors can then
be given new orders.

[Phoenix-D]

"1. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will work on all target types,
again."

Much better.

"2. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will fail against a ship with
a Master Computer (regardless if that component is damaged or
not). It does not matter if there is a Bridge on the ship."

heh. I take it the other part didn't quite fix it.

"3. Fixed - AI will no longer launch "Anti-Planet" Drones in combat." Some help, some not.

"4. Added - Option to strategems to control how many drones are launched
per target in combat." Good.


"5. Changed - You can now give drones orders to Attack warp points. This
is essentially the same as telling them to warp through
and attack anything on the other side. Any survivors can then
be given new orders."

Whoohoo!

Phoenix-D

[Q]

"Version 1.81:
1. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will work on all target types,
again."

Very reasonable (of course only in my opinion).

"2. Fixed - "Crew ConVersion" damage type will fail against a ship with
a Master Computer (regardless if that component is damaged or
not). It does not matter if there is a Bridge on the ship."

Of course I can't have all my wishes fulfilled. I will have to find a solution for myself (probably eliminating master computer and computer virus together from the game).

"3. Fixed - AI will no longer launch "Anti-Planet" Drones in combat.
4. Added - Option to strategems to control how many drones are launched
per target in combat.
5. Changed - You can now give drones orders to Attack warp points. This
is essentially the same as telling them to warp through
and attack anything on the other side. Any survivors can then
be given new orders."

Now these are the kind of changes I welcome!

[ October 15, 2002, 19:20: Message edited by: Q ]

[geoschmo]

5. Changed - You can now give drones orders to Attack warp points. This is essentially the same as telling them to warp through and attack anything on the other side. Any survivors can then be given new orders.

And since the new orders can be to attack another warp point, viola recon drones. Only limited by their supply range, which can be greatly increased in mods.

Geoschmo

[TerranC]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
And since the new orders can be to attack another warp point, viola recon drones. Only limited by their supply range, which can be greatly increased in mods.

Geoschmo

"Captain, we're approaching the warp point now."

"Sir, sensors are picking up something small and metallic, closing on us fast."

"On Screen"

"It looks like a drone sir."

"I recommend we raise shields sir."

"It doesn't even know us! I'm sure it's an automated welcoming beacon!"

"But sir, it has a antimatter warhead, and it has been engaged."

"I said It doesn't even know us! I'm sure it's an automated welcoming beacon!"

"*sigh* Whatever you say sir."

[Sinapus]

Originally posted by geoschmo:

quote:

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5. Changed - You can now give drones orders to Attack warp points. This is essentially the same as telling them to warp through and attack anything on the other side. Any survivors can then be given new orders.

And since the new orders can be to attack another warp point, viola recon drones. Only limited by their supply range, which can be greatly increased in mods.

Geoschmo

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Finally, SBMHAWK pods.

[Suicide Junkie]

TerranC:
The only problem with that story is that ships engage in combat with drones, firing PD cannons, unit-targetting main guns, and raising shields.