Hello folks! This post will contain details of the changes we’ve made to the plan thanks to your feedback and testing, as well as some answers to frequently asked questions.
Changes thanks to your feedback:
- A number of players have raised concerns about the proposed increase in warp disruption and scramble range in the Gamma Ray Storm. The intent behind this effect was to combine with the reduction in remote rep effectiveness to create bloodier fights by causing more players in group pvp engagements to be caught when disengaging. However some of you have raised solid points about the way this effect would reduce counterplay to scramblers and disruptors too much and may cause enough frustration to outweigh the benefits.
After some consideration we agree and we are adjusting the proposal for the Gamma Ray Storm.
The disruptor/scrambler range bonus has been replaced by a bonus to capacitor capacity.
Thanks to everyone who has passed along constructive feedback so far via this thread, by talking to the CSM, and through social media. We’ll keep reading your feedback and making more adjustments as necessary.
FAQ:
Q) Do the effects in these storms apply to structures and/or NPCs?
A) The effects of the Metaliminal storms only apply to player ships and ship-based equipment. They do not impact structures or NPCs. In this way these storms are similar to the effects in wormhole/invasion/incursion systems.
Q) Can the storms overlap?
A) Yes they can! The storms may occasionally pass through the same locations at the same time, and when that happens the effects will stack. It’s theoretically possible (but would be extremely rare) for all eight storms to stack up in one incredible temporary superstorm.
Q) How will players be able to keep track of the locations of the storms?
A) The Metaliminal storms will all appear in the ingame map so players can view their locations there.
Q) When will these storms arrive?
A) We are currently testing the storms and the release date depends on how that testing goes. We currently expect the first storms to appear on Tranquility during August.