02-24-2007, 05:37 PM
Got a full column of camp varieties and options to choose from. Not sure how much in demand they'll actually be - as I recall I seldom ever USED a camp while I was a Scout early on in the game. Most of it can be crafted fairly quickly, although the crafting stations options could be a pain...esp. if you LOSE the stations when the camp goes, without being able to retrieve them. Shuttle option for a camp looks kinda neat, assuming it allows you to gain transportation easily in the wilderness without needing a big level area(sorta got used to the personal shuttle).
Looks like I've got a few new schematics too. Shipwright has Mark Vl components for fighters, which is kinda neat, but the mass level is high, so they WON'T be going into Awings. Crafting ability has taken a jump though, so the component results are better than before. Tried building an engine from scratch on the fly and the result was comsiderably better than anything I had in stock at the time...should be interesting when I make a SERIOUS effort - can boost alot more stats on the components now.
Structures wise, aside from the camps, main things of interest is an entirely NEW generation of harvesters(elites, what else?). Built some of the mineral harvesters so far and they LOOK on the ground almost identical to the heavy versions. However that's where the comparison ends. Heavy mineral harvesters have a max harvest rate of 14(least,best I've seen anyway) - these elites have (at LEAST) 43!! Storage capacity goes from about 115K to about 375K(assuming harvest rates are what's focused on for the beasts anyway - can get much higher but harvest rate will suffer accordingly). Natch, power and maintenance consumption are boosted as well. Too much to hope for, unfortunately, each of the elites require 3 lots rather than just 1.
Being level 90 at last is kinda neat with the traders...I can finally go on missions as Snoopy now WITHOUT getting my clock cleaned B4 the fun even begins. Just need to find a decent suit of armor and a suitable weapon. Down side is I'm no longer ignored by critters out in the field...ah, well.
Looks like I've got a few new schematics too. Shipwright has Mark Vl components for fighters, which is kinda neat, but the mass level is high, so they WON'T be going into Awings. Crafting ability has taken a jump though, so the component results are better than before. Tried building an engine from scratch on the fly and the result was comsiderably better than anything I had in stock at the time...should be interesting when I make a SERIOUS effort - can boost alot more stats on the components now.
Structures wise, aside from the camps, main things of interest is an entirely NEW generation of harvesters(elites, what else?). Built some of the mineral harvesters so far and they LOOK on the ground almost identical to the heavy versions. However that's where the comparison ends. Heavy mineral harvesters have a max harvest rate of 14(least,best I've seen anyway) - these elites have (at LEAST) 43!! Storage capacity goes from about 115K to about 375K(assuming harvest rates are what's focused on for the beasts anyway - can get much higher but harvest rate will suffer accordingly). Natch, power and maintenance consumption are boosted as well. Too much to hope for, unfortunately, each of the elites require 3 lots rather than just 1.
Being level 90 at last is kinda neat with the traders...I can finally go on missions as Snoopy now WITHOUT getting my clock cleaned B4 the fun even begins. Just need to find a decent suit of armor and a suitable weapon. Down side is I'm no longer ignored by critters out in the field...ah, well.
Beware my dark side......oh! Hi Dark.