Some subtle rebalancing opinions
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:03 pm
I have no idea whether these are stupid or not, any opinion is welcome 
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1. Replace the Vortex's Heavy ion with an ion blast I
Ion blast I and Heavy ion both disables and only disables 1 shield without auto-reloaders. While each Heavy ion hit disables the shield long enough for 2 Heavy laser shots, heavy ions are too slow, causing the Vortex to constantly take damage from early enemies. The Ion blast is much faster, giving the Vortex a chance to outshoot many weapons, somehow offsetting the lack of crew.
2. Improve the DA-SR 12's long range scanner
The new Advanced Long range scanner should also reveal enemy ship type at adjacent beacons. I'd consider before jumping into a Zoltan ship, a rebel rigger, or an auto-assault.
3. Give the burst laser III 1 fire chance
I understand that the weapon needs to be slow, but I think it don't need to be punished further by taking the 1 fire chance away.
4. Make the defense drone more consistent across ships
The defense drone performs perfectly on smaller ships such as the Engi cruiser, but hardly stops 2/3 the missiles on larger ships such as the Fed. Cruiser. The drone should at least begin to track and shoot earlier on larger ships.
!1. Replace the Vortex's Heavy ion with an ion blast I
Ion blast I and Heavy ion both disables and only disables 1 shield without auto-reloaders. While each Heavy ion hit disables the shield long enough for 2 Heavy laser shots, heavy ions are too slow, causing the Vortex to constantly take damage from early enemies. The Ion blast is much faster, giving the Vortex a chance to outshoot many weapons, somehow offsetting the lack of crew.
2. Improve the DA-SR 12's long range scanner
The new Advanced Long range scanner should also reveal enemy ship type at adjacent beacons. I'd consider before jumping into a Zoltan ship, a rebel rigger, or an auto-assault.
3. Give the burst laser III 1 fire chance
I understand that the weapon needs to be slow, but I think it don't need to be punished further by taking the 1 fire chance away.
4. Make the defense drone more consistent across ships
The defense drone performs perfectly on smaller ships such as the Engi cruiser, but hardly stops 2/3 the missiles on larger ships such as the Fed. Cruiser. The drone should at least begin to track and shoot earlier on larger ships.
