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(12-03-2023, 10:08 PM)Antonio Wrote: Did we break 100 simultaneous players in Theta?
Looks like our recorded peak is 98 players in Theta (119 total online) at 20:20 today, around which time we were seeing server load at 780ms (to put that in perspective, at 21:16, with 42 players online total, it was 12ms). That being said that's only based off per-minute snapshots, so it is possible.
The only larger battle I've been in is war between Rheinland and Liberty, but that was ages back. Thanks everyone. It was really amazing experience to be part of it.
That was an absoulte blast. Havent had a battle burn into me since the Bret vs Gaul war (got brets!)
A lttle stuttery at points but ultimately a great fight by all!
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Ps Damn that reaver gunboat swarm hurts lol
Any fool can blow up a ship!
But to look your enemy in the eye, knowing that you will remember his face for the rest of your life.
Now that takes ... a stomach, much stronger than you will ever have.
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Outcome
Despite the entrenched Corsairs’ preparations, the Outcasts and enraged Zoner militants fell upon Freeport 9’s defensive fleet like a hammerblow. Intense fighting raged continuously for three days, marking the bloodiest and deadliest confrontation in Theta for decades. Both the Corsairs and Outcasts have inflicted grievous losses upon one another, with the cumulative death toll reaching the thousands. While Corsair casualties are undoubtedly heavier, the Outcasts feel each individual loss keenly and lastingly.
As the missile smoke clears, both forces take stock of the devastation. The picket led by the Battlecruiser Kelafonia had been entirely annihilated. Of even greater concern, intense close-in fighting around the Freeport has resulted in the destruction of two of the precious biodomes. The neural net is aflame with accusations ranging from prematurely detonated scuttling charges, to intentional Outcast obliteration. Vengeful Corsair enforcers have already vowed retribution on the Zoner hostages held aboard, blaming Zoner militants for the impending bloodshed.
Battered and bloodied, both the Outcasts and Corsairs have paused to reconstitute their fleets, treat wounded and tow damaged vessels back to their respective home systems. Despite this, skirmishing continues and the Battleship Delos’ General has signaled to Crete that its position is becoming increasingly untenable: they will not be able to withstand another major offensive without immediate reinforcement. Corsair control over the Freeport hangs by a thread.
The Council of Elders have convened an urgent strategy summit on Crete. They have summoned senior Corsair commanders to answer for the devastating defeat, and provide recommendations for the next stage of the war. It has become abundantly clear that uncomfortable decisions will need to be made. Large scale offensives in Dublin and Dresden continue to occupy significant portions of the Corsairs’ resources: freeing reinforcements for Theta - should that be the recommendation - would mean making significant concessions elsewhere.
Phase 2 of 'A Delicate Balance' has concluded in an Outcast victory. The Corsair defences have been shattered and are barely holding.
A thread will be created in the comm section shortly to provide official Corsair factions the opportunity to counsel the Elders on their strategy. We will be announcing the Phase 3 event shortly.
The Freeport 9 plot arc will be progressed through a micropatch containing system changes and in-game news articles. Scores for Part 1 and 2 of the event will be posted tomorrow.
(12-04-2023, 12:31 AM)jammi Wrote: Of even greater concern, intense close-in fighting around the Freeport has resulted in the destruction of two of the precious biodomes.
the last event i went was order and liberty vs the nomads on Nu ... there was a time that i didn't knew who i was shooting because i only saw a massive white spot of nomads capital ships! now is even worse, because some systems become heavier in image quality, and even reducing the resolution, if top of the line pc have problems, this one would died. that is a thing most people don't get it ... gameplay is more important than image quality, and this is from a guy that likes a lot old dos games, and even older spectrum games ... ahhh those were the days so this is just a tought for devs ...
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