In this patch we are simply tuning previous changes. Sidewinder and Artillery are being brought a bit more in line, Push/Pull wave as well were underperforming, and should be easier to justify damage or reload modding. Overall goals are a continuation of the previous, to ensure Artillery is used in a balanced fleet, and to decrease the power of single-weapon spam.

Balance Changes

• Artillery: Reload Time 6 5.5, Speed 104 112, Energy 5000 4500
• Sidewinder: Range 740 780 Speed 256 272
• Heavy Beam: Damage: 37 38 Energy 5200 5000
• Push Wave: Range 750 775 Damage: 4 5
• Pull Wave: Range 825 850
• 1x1 Reactor: Energy 1800 2000
• Advanced Shied: Mass: 10 8
• No Overkill: Cost: 5 1 Health: 5 4

Fixes

• Jump Drive now uses Mass x 15 for both energy cost and indicator check. Functionally a balance change as well, though was intended long ago.

[ 2019-01-19 17:43:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

In Istrolid you design your own unique spaceships from a large number of parts to fit your strategy and play style. With no set units or factions you are free to create a fleet where each ship has its own balanced strengths and weaknesses, from basic fighters and bombers to hulking battleships and speedy destroyers.

Challenge your strategies and stretch your creativity, perfecting your spaceships' designs before taking them onto the proving grounds of battle. Jump straight into tense fights for territorial control where you maneuver your ships to best use their energy, ranges, firing arcs, turn rates and firepower.

Conquer an entire galaxy in the single player campaign, where you collect the parts you need to build bigger and meaner ships. Use them to defeat increasingly tougher and more complex opponents. Test the strength of your designs in multiplayer combat, fighting solo or with allies. Face custom AIs with their own fleet lineups or even design your own AI that fights by your side.

Are you ready?