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Posted - 2013.08.09 18:04:00 -
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Our balancing plan is based on numerous design discussions, intense brainstormings and has to go through the strictest review processes to be validated. But here it is.
We grab a 6-faced dice, then use the table below to act in consequence.
"Which ship should we look at next?"
- Marauders
- Black Ops
- Nerf bloodknight2's Nightmare (only his, no one else).
- Pirate ships
- New ships
- Tech3 cruisers
- EAFs
When we picked a class, we then take a 8-faced dice to decide how many high-slots we want. Repeat with mid and low slots. For values that go above the number of fingers on our two hands, we just roll our face on the digit part of the keyboard - that's why many of the hitpoint or mineral values have weird formatting like 135469213247. 
Alright, more seriously, what's next on the menu?
- Tech1 hulls are mostly done, even if that doesn't prevent us from iterating on them if need be. Except for capitals and supercapitals. Those will come late in the balancing plan as they play a part in Sovereignty warfare.
- So now we are focusing on Tech2 hulls, as you noticed. We've started with HACs and Command Ships. Next on the line are Marauders (we have started looking at them). EAS and Black Ops are high in priority as well and will most likely come after that, depending on bandwidth. Once that's done, we'll look at other Tech2 hulls if need be. But we also want to fix some of the Tech2 manufacturers, like Roden Shipyards, which aren't great at all (mix of hybrids and missiles, bleargh).
- Things start to become blurry from here - but in all probability we will have a look at Pirate Ships next. Depending on circumstances some may come above the other Tech2 hulls. Can't say for sure, Fozzie and Rise are machines sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor: they tend to stay in front of their computer all the time, even when I sleep or have a tasty croissant.
- Once Tech1, 2 and Pirate / Navy hulls are in an acceptable state, we will need to dive in the Abyss(Gäó) and look at Tech3s and our dear friends the (super)capitals. I'll make sure to be sick when that happens so that "honor" falls on the two freaks mentioned above
Here you go, hope that helps. Remember all of this is subject to change, anywhere, anytime. |