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[theplayerx4734]

When HWR Launched, they failed and used the HW2 engine. But now they have HW1 tactics!

[Gothars]

And from what I read the now use actual projectile physics instead of RNG hit calculation. Hope that brings back the more visceral feel of the combat of HW1. Definitely will try it out later.

[Midnight Kitsune]

And from what I read the now use actual projectile physics instead of RNG hit calculation. \

Wait WHAT?! They used RNG in a freaking strategy game? WHY?

[TJJ]

And from what I read the now use actual projectile physics instead of RNG hit calculation. \

Wait WHAT?! They used RNG in a freaking strategy game? WHY?

Whether you have a simple hit%, or a random deviation + complete projectile trace, there's always (pseudo) randomness involved.

Hell, even if the projectile traces were completely deterministic & 100% accurate, there would still be pseudo-random behaviour from floating point imprecision.

If the (far less computationally expensive) hit% calculation sufficiently approximates the modelling of a physics driven projectile simulation, then scalability* is a compelling reason to use the simpler approach.

*either consuming less power, demanding lesser hardware, or allowing larger battles.

[Tartiflette]

It's also far easier to balance with RNG precision, since you know the "real" DPS against each type of enemies. It's not dependent on too many variables including the shape of the ship.

[Linnis]

So how does pulse beams PD work now? They just kill all fighters instantly?

[Thaago]

I actually bought the collection on GOG a few days before you posted this (sale) - been having a blast. I never played the original, though, so I can't say how different it is.

I've been playing skirmishes against the AI as Kusharans (as I'm almost done with their campaign so know their ships a bit) and have found the Drone Frigates to be brutally effective during the initial assault.

[Sproginator]

And from what I read the now use actual projectile physics instead of RNG hit calculation. \

Wait WHAT?! They used RNG in a freaking strategy game? WHY?

Whether you have a simple hit%, or a random deviation + complete projectile trace, there's always (pseudo) randomness involved.

Hell, even if the projectile traces were completely deterministic & 100% accurate, there would still be pseudo-random behaviour from floating point imprecision.

If the (far less computationally expensive) hit% calculation sufficiently approximates the modelling of a physics driven projectile simulation, then scalability* is a compelling reason to use the simpler approach.

*either consuming less power, demanding lesser hardware, or allowing larger battles.

All I gathered from that statement is that you're in fact a wizard and use long words in a clever way. Therefore yes