Update: New Wheels, Large Revolver Cannon, EMP Resistance
What's new? This update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game.
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addedWhat's new?This update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game.
addedNew WheelsAmong the newly introduced wheels are - a new Motorized Wheel, a new Large Motorized Wheel, and a Very Large Wheel. The first two are variations of existing wheel modules, featuring a less enclosed design. The Very Large Wheel is a completely new propulsion module that has much better all-terrain characteristics. Naturally it also features a more powerful motor. Note that because of its large size, the stability control system will throttle back the wheel significantly, if used on smaller vehicles. If you are confident in your vehicle design, it might be a good idea to reduce the Stability Control influence or disable it altogether.
addedLarge Revolver CannonLarge Revolver Cannon is a companion weapon to the recently added Large Rotary Gun. Though not as powerful as the large rotary gun DPS-wise, Large Revolver Cannon has a higher hit damage, and a longer range. Just like the rotary gun, it is invulnerable to EMPs, and can discharge up close without damaging the firing unit.
changedEMP Resistance RatingAs of this update, every unit has an EMP resistance rating associated with it. The higher the rating, the lower the stun time, and the energy drain from a single EMP hit (up to a point). Unit's EMP rating, and its effect are displayed when hovering over HP readout in the unit designer. EMP resistance rating can be increased by installing EMP resistive structural modules. Module EMP resistance is displayed in the module gallery. Not all structural modules have EMP rating increase associated with them, and usually the heavier modules will feature this armor bonus. Please note that non-resistive modules do not decrease the unit's overall EMP rating, so it's not necessary to use just the EMP resistive modules to achieve good anti-EMP performance.
changedCentered UIThe main command bar is now centered by default. It can be stretched across the whole screen (as it was before this change) by pressing Ctrl+Page Up, or via the Options menu. It can be then switched back to the centered position by pressing Ctrl+Page Down. This change was brought about by the fact that the stretched bar is very wasteful on larger, wide-screen, and ultra-wide screen displays.
removedOtherVery large, and wide walkers no longer get stuck when moving along the factory conveyor;
addedThis update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game.
addedAmong the newly introduced wheels are - a new Motorized Wheel, a new Large Motorized Wheel, and a Very Large Wheel. The first two are variations of existing wheel modules, featuring a less enclosed design. The Very Large Wheel is a completely new propulsion module that has much better all-terrain characteristics. Naturally it also features a more powerful motor. Note that because of its large size, the stability control system will throttle back the wheel significantly, if used on smaller vehicles. If you are confident in your vehicle design, it might be a good idea to reduce the Stability Control influence or disable it altogether.
addedLarge Revolver Cannon is a companion weapon to the recently added Large Rotary Gun. Though not as powerful as the large rotary gun DPS-wise, Large Revolver Cannon has a higher hit damage, and a longer range. Just like the rotary gun, it is invulnerable to EMPs, and can discharge up close without damaging the firing unit.
changedAs of this update, every unit has an EMP resistance rating associated with it. The higher the rating, the lower the stun time, and the energy drain from a single EMP hit (up to a point). Unit's EMP rating, and its effect are displayed when hovering over HP readout in the unit designer. EMP resistance rating can be increased by installing EMP resistive structural modules. Module EMP resistance is displayed in the module gallery. Not all structural modules have EMP rating increase associated with them, and usually the heavier modules will feature this armor bonus. Please note that non-resistive modules do not decrease the unit's overall EMP rating, so it's not necessary to use just the EMP resistive modules to achieve good anti-EMP performance.
changedThe main command bar is now centered by default. It can be stretched across the whole screen (as it was before this change) by pressing Ctrl+Page Up, or via the Options menu. It can be then switched back to the centered position by pressing Ctrl+Page Down. This change was brought about by the fact that the stretched bar is very wasteful on larger, wide-screen, and ultra-wide screen displays.
What's new?
This update introduces three new wheel modules, a new large weapon, EMP resistance rating, and several other changes and improvements to the game.
New Wheels
Among the newly introduced wheels are - a new Motorized Wheel, a new Large Motorized Wheel, and a Very Large Wheel. The first two are variations of existing wheel modules, featuring a less enclosed design. The Very Large Wheel is a completely new propulsion module that has much better all-terrain characteristics. Naturally it also features a more powerful motor. Note that because of its large size, the stability control system will throttle back the wheel significantly, if used on smaller vehicles. If you are confident in your vehicle design, it might be a good idea to reduce the Stability Control influence or disable it altogether.
Large Revolver Cannon
Large Revolver Cannon is a companion weapon to the recently added Large Rotary Gun. Though not as powerful as the large rotary gun DPS-wise, Large Revolver Cannon has a higher hit damage, and a longer range. Just like the rotary gun, it is invulnerable to EMPs, and can discharge up close without damaging the firing unit.
EMP Resistance Rating
As of this update, every unit has an EMP resistance rating associated with it. The higher the rating, the lower the stun time, and the energy drain from a single EMP hit (up to a point). Unit's EMP rating, and its effect are displayed when hovering over HP readout in the unit designer. EMP resistance rating can be increased by installing EMP resistive structural modules. Module EMP resistance is displayed in the module gallery. Not all structural modules have EMP rating increase associated with them, and usually the heavier modules will feature this armor bonus. Please note that non-resistive modules do not decrease the unit's overall EMP rating, so it's not necessary to use just the EMP resistive modules to achieve good anti-EMP performance.
Centered UI
The main command bar is now centered by default. It can be stretched across the whole screen (as it was before this change) by pressing Ctrl+Page Up, or via the Options menu. It can be then switched back to the centered position by pressing Ctrl+Page Down. This change was brought about by the fact that the stretched bar is very wasteful on larger, wide-screen, and ultra-wide screen displays.
Other
Very large, and wide walkers no longer get stuck when moving along the factory conveyor;
Decal designer: back-facing decals no longer interfere with front-facing decal selection;
Reverse steering improvements;
Units will no longer try to unnecessarily move away from each other when parked in close proximity;
Minor interface improvements;
A few synchronization issues solved when playing multiplayer games under high latency network conditions;
AdjustedBalance changesRevolver Gun - DPS increased to 3.0 (from 2.6), ammo capacity increased to 120.
Large Rotary Gun cost increased; both Large Rotary Gun and Large Revolver Cannon require an explosives lab and a propulsion lab;
AI: Bots will now take EMP resistance into account;
