VR jumping SB balance idea.

from Sins Forums

I think giving the VR two different SBs would be the best way to fix the VR.  One would be the classic vasari SB, the other would be the new SB that would be unlocked after researching starbase mobilization.

This is how the new SB will be different.

1 -It will have the same design but it would be smaller.

2 -Because of its ability to jump it will only be able to have 6 upgrades.

3 -Because it is smaller it will have fewer weapon banks.

4 -It will have a lot less health and shield points.

5-Enemy ships jumping from the new SB will not lose AM or health.

 

I think this is the best way to balance VR without removing starbase mobilization. 

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

THis sounds like a nice idea but I don't think the dev's are planning to create a whole new type of starbase, which would require a new model and a lot of other stuff. It would simply consume too much time.

Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting Teun-A-Roonius, reply 1
THis sounds like a nice idea but I don't think the dev's are planning to create a whole new type of starbase, which would require a new model and a lot of other stuff. It would simply consume too much time.
End of Teun-A-Roonius's quote

True, but i don't think they will be able make a quick fix for the jumping SB. 

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

Quoting chirs98, reply 2

Quoting Teun-A-Roonius, reply 1THis sounds like a nice idea but I don't think the dev's are planning to create a whole new type of starbase, which would require a new model and a lot of other stuff. It would simply consume too much time.

True, but i don't think they will be able make a quick fix for the jumping SB. 
End of chirs98's quote

yes but the last few patches have shown they don't care to fix the problem.

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

Come now star, the devs have proven they aren't that obtuse.

Whatever lead developer has a hard on for the vasari might have an issue though.  Imo, he/she should calm down and play some other races and get over his programmer emotional complexes.

@ OP

good post, This would be an excellent fix to vasari starbases, imo.  Yet they would still need to be balanced after implimentation, and the developers will then actually be going backwards instead of forwards.  They can in fact balance starbases right now without the need to create a whole new time/money intensive starbase.