Ship Balance Overhaul

MOD Updated for Boron and Timelines expansions!

Updated - July 7, Version 2. 0

This mod is a Vanilla+ game experience. It is not about re-inventing the game - but instead, it is about making ships and equipment choices feel a bit more unique and meaningful.

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• []Ship sizes feel significantly different but combat remains cinematic and action oriented for small and medium ships.

  []More meaningful choices because as the shield and engines of the different races now significantly differ.

  []I have reviewed almost every ship and made some modifications to highlight their faction and class.

  []Flying a fighter will feel like a fighter - much faster and agile compared to most Vanilla ships. Their shields charge after a shorter delay and vary significantly based on the race's shields!

  []Flying a medium ship will feel a lot tougher but also a lot more sluggish.

  []Flying an L or XL ship will feel the like the fortresses they should be.

  []Turret ranges and "bullet" speed more in-line with the non-turret versions (+50% to both).

  []Missiles/torpedoes doubled in speed and range with now some changes to the capacity depending on the ship type (heavier fighters, gunboats, etc)

• Torpedo damage increased approximately 2. 5x

  Feedback is always welcome!

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  Detailed Description:

  Minimal changes to keep it mostly vanilla.

  Turret ranges and bullet speed increased by 50% so they're not so weak.

  Missiles and Torpedoes doubled in speed and range.

  Torpedo damage increased approximately 2. 5x.

  Ship hull and performance changes (roughly, many changes are a bit more tailored):

  XL Ships: +100% hull

  L Ships: +50% hull

  M Ships: +25 to +50% hull, -25% to 50% speed, -20% to -40% agility

  S  Ships: Changes range from none, to significant to make them feel more faction and role specific.

  Engine changes (racial):

  Argon: Average at everything.

  Boron: Slightly above average at everything (limited by selection).

  Paranid: Slightly higher thrust and boost, slightly reduced travel speed.

  Split: Significantly higher thrust, significantly reduced boost performance.

  Teladi: Significantly reduced thrust and boost. Highest performance travel speed.

  Terran: Significantly higher thrust, slightly reduced boost and travel speed.

  Engine changes (engine type):

  Allround: Slightly reduced boost. Slightly increased travel speed.

  Combat: Slightly higher thrust.

  Travel: Significantly reduced thrust