Transport Shields

[Derkylos]

So, if I understand correctly, we now have multiple different types of transport shields, each with different capabilities (Shield Points, Regen Rate, Power Usage, Downtime). However, the infocards, a leftover from 4.84, don't reflect these changes, and seem to contain too little...info...

I would like to suggest the infocards be revised as follows:

First off, re-name the shields to be "Light", "Medium" and "Heavy" Transport Shields instead of the current "Civilian", "Transport" and "Advanced Transport", in order to better reflect their roles.

Next, add text to the following effect to the wording on the infocards; on the "Light", "This shield provides less protection, but uses less power", on the "Medium", "This shield provides medium protection in return for a medium power usage", and, on the "Heavy", "This shield provides maximum protection, but draws heavily from the power plant".

Finally, where the numerical values are listed, alongside "Sheld Points", "Regen Rate" and "Energy Usage", list the "Downtime".

As to the transports themselves, I am unsure if they actually list their power plant sizes in the infocards, however, even if they do, adding something along the lines of "This transport has a large power plant", or "This transport has a medium power plant" (or even, if you want to get flowery, "This transport is renowned for the size of it's power plant"), may facilitate the correct choice of shield for the ship.

This may help clear up issues such as the recent confusion over the "non-moving Zoner Whale", as well as such questions as "What shield should I be mounting on x to do y?"

Right now, "Advanced Transport shield" is synonymous with "Advanced Brigandine HF Shield"...well, advanced is better than normal, so I'll mount advanced...right?...

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[eyvind]

I agree. I had to learn from a dev team member all about those shields, because I'm no good at figuring out these things from mere clues. The infocards really should be more helpful.

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[dr lameos]

I wasn't aware before that the transport shield statistics had been altered, but now that I do I must agree, the old names are misleading.

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[tansytansey]

Wait, when did this happen? I never recall seeing it in any of the change logs. As far as I'm aware the only differences are the shield types and resistances to different kinds of weapons.

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[sovereign]

It happened awhile ago, it was probably lumped into "and a bunch of changes from Mjolnir" sometime. Anyway, a lot of infocards are misleading. The Starflea purports itself to be the model of efficiency or something like that, the Starblazer the best on the market, etc... however, given how hard it is to figure out the Transport shields from what you see ingame, it's probably a good idea to mention what they do on the infocards.

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[Bear]

totaly agree

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[darthbeck]

this would be good.

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