Patch 0.8: Add-on Rework

In this patch, I've reworked almost all add-ons. The reason is that add-ons that boost a single module or a cluster of modules do not add much strategic depth. They are now replaced with completely different mechanisms. Now all add-ons boost at least a range of weapon modules. Some grants special attack/defense ability.

Add-on Rework

• Damage Contrast (Skiff): Equipped module gains +1 Damage Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain +1 Damage Multiplier if they have different damage types from the equipped module

• Evasion Diversity (Skiff): Equipped module gains +1 Evasion. Adjacent modules also gain +1 Evasion if each one is a different weapon model from both the equipped module and from each other

• HP Array (Scout)

  Equipped module gains +1 HP Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain +1 HP Multiplier if they have different series from the equipped module. e.g.

  AC76A

  Series = 76; MS2B: Series = 2

• Recovery Diversity (Scout): Equipped module recovers 10 HP/s. Adjacent modules also recover 10 HP/s if each one is a different weapon model from both the equipped module and from each other

• Precision Diversity (Scout)

  Equipped module gains Precision Strike and +0.5 Damage Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain Precision Strike and +0.5 Damage Multiplier if each one is a different weapon model from both the equipped module and from each other.

  Precision Strike

  Projectile damage ignores target's evasion

• Laser Block Matrix (Corvette)

  Equipped module gains Laser Block and +0.5 HP Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain Laser Block and +0.5 HP Multiplier if they are unlocked in a different ship class from the equipped module.

  Laser Block

  Prevent laser projectiles from piercing through

• HP Diversity (Corvette): Equipped module gains +1 HP Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain +1 HP Multiplier if each one is a different weapon model from both the equipped module and from each other

• Damage Diversity (Corvette): Equipped module gains +1 Damage Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain +1 Damage Multiplier if each one is a different weapon model from both the equipped module and from each other

• True Strike Array (Corvette)

  Equipped module gains True Strike and +0.5 Damage Multiplier. Adjacent modules also gain True Strike and +0.5 Damage Multiplier if they have different series from the equipped module. e.g.

  AC76A

  Series = 76; MS2B: Series = 2True Strike: Projectile damage ignores target's armor, shield and deflection

Other Changes:

• Add an option to only show chat messages on hover - this will be the default option and free up lots of space on the bottom left corner

• Add an option to hide XP production per cycle popup text

• SS Intrepid's unique bonus is changed to: Add two D6 dice rolls to Peace Treaty Score when negotiating war reparation

• Slightly reduce the time warp from friendship bonus

• Max Peace Treaty Score is now capped at 100

• Galaxy and pirates' ships now scale with your permanent element level

• Each star system in the galaxy is now larger than before

• Add an option to stop warp speed when Warmonger Penalty reaches zero / minimum