Props & Change Log

[cloaked2222]

The props are not currently up to date. I did a spot check a month ago and found several errors. Plus most of the changes made in the last month have not been reflected in the props (mainly my work).

There's a few reasons I haven't touched them:

• What I really need is a change list that I can use for the next update release. It should be Very similar to this thread: https://forums.gearboxsoftware.com/t/homeworld-remastered-patch-balance-changes/1501771/1
• Props list far too many minor details, and are not suitable for a change list. I might as well just do a b7 vs b8 DIFF to see that level of detail. Every rotational properly etc doesn't need to be listed. A simple "rotational thrusters buffed" is just fine. Its ok if the change log lists a bit too much, as I can always prune it prior to a release. But props are currently overkill.
• The structure of the prop files is by race. What I need is one 'Change List' file that includes sections for "All Races", "Hiigaran and Vaygr", "Hiig", "Vay", and "Kushan and Taiidan". Changes that apply to multiple races would go in these sections, rather than being duplicated in multiple files.
• The layout in each prop file is separated into changes/buffs/nerfs sections. This is really strange. The layout should follow the thread above. It lists each ship from plats, to fighters, to corvs, to frigs, to caps, to utility. All changes for a ship should be listed below the ship name. Ideally say x value to y value and % change (explanation in parenthesis). An overall explanation under the ship name is OK too.
• I can't use github's formatting for the change log on GBX forums or steam (minor).

Before we can release the next version we need a change log. I've uploaded my local copy from about June 1st: https://github.com/HW-PlayersPatch/2.3/blob/Bleeding-Edge/Props/Change%20List.md I'll try and update it soon. I basically plan to:

• Fix formatting...
• Pull in the feature changes from the features props file
• Copy all 2.205 files into Folder A, and paste b7 over it. Copy all 2.205 files into Folder B, and paste bleeding-edge over it. Then use Meld to compare all the changes.
• As a last step, review the props and pull in any extra explanations as needed.

Might just put most of the hw1 basic property changes into a spreadsheet, since the changes are so massive. Could pull these from the Stats Tool.

Edit: Mostly done now.

[cloaked2222]

Posting these here for reference:

Build 8 Minor Details

-These are additional minor details, not included in the change list. -For even more details, check out the Stats Tool.

Gameplay Options and Features

-N/A

HWR Bugs Fixes and Improvements

---Improved compatibility for mods. (Created a playerspatch_util.lua file, separate from scar_util.lua)

Campaign Improvements

-N/A

Balance

All Races

---Resource collectors default stance restored to normal (like v2.1, now that evasive bonuses have been removed from utility ships)

Motherships ---Rotation speed +100% (to aid in positioning motherships around asteriod patches)

Hiigaran and Vaygr

Resource Collectors ---Kamakazi damage 100%->60% -40% (to prevent instantly killing other collectors)

Hiigaran

Flak Frigates ---Accuracy vs hw1 fighters .10->.90 +900% (now performs similarly vs hw1 and hw2 fighters)

Defense Field Frigates ---Rotation speed +59% (to match flak frigates, and be able to better micro them)

Kushan and Taiidan

Resource Collectors ---Kamakazi damage 80%->60% -25% (to prevent instantly killing other collectors)

Resource Controller ---Base Health 25k->30k +20%, Armour -11% ---Rotation Speed +100%

Defenders ---Base Health 360->400 +11%, Armour -11% (effective health unchanged)

Taiidan Defense Fighters ---Base Health 135->300 +122%, Armour +17%

Repair Corvettes ---Rotation Speed +31% ---Armour -25%

Multi-Gun Corvettes ---Rotation Speed +76% ---For Kushan, build Time restored to 22sec (was accidently set to 25sec in build 7)

Minelayer Corvettes ---Base Health: 900->1800 +100%, Armour -25%

Assault Frigates ---Rotation Speed +33%

Kushan Drone Frigates ---Accuracy vs fighters 0.7->0.9 +29% (now performs closer to a Hiig flak frigate)

Taiidan Field Frigates ---Rotation Speed +40% ---Armour -4% ---Damage/Accuracy reduction within field -5% to -7%

Motherships ---Multiplayer Base Health 280k->420k +50%, Armour -18% -Campaign: Health 247k->250k +1% ---Campaign Base Health 210k->250k +19%, Armour -18%

Gravity Wells ---Base Health 18k->11k -39%, Armour +17% ---Accuracy debuff range -20% (to match GW ability range, missed change in 2.205)

Cloak Generators ---Rotation Speed +36% ---Armour +17%