Quick notes:
* This is the first version where I had to disable sound to run the game. If I run fullscreen and with sound, the game freezes soon after it starts, probably due to lack of memory. If I turn off sound, I can play the game, but no sound is no fun. I had this problem before with mods, but this is the first time without mods installed.
* Wolf as a starter ship is gone! At least I can suicide until I get one! Respawn ships are Wayfarer, Centurion, Lasher, and... Wolf.
(Loaded my prior saves...)
* LR PD Laser costs too much flux! I had flux problems using them as a Wolf, more so than Tactical Lasers. I will stick with other beam PD options. LR PD Laser should not use more flux than Tactical Laser, given its OP cost and reduced DPS.
* Atropos (with max Missile Specialization) is evil now. Much faster than Harpoons. I like them. They feel almost like Templars' Clarents, except with much less range.
* Reapers bouncing off is usually of no consequence. If the target does not have enough PD, the Reaper will bounce inside the target and explode anyway.
* Afflictor's Quantum Disruptor is extremely powerful - great for cracking Paragon's shield. Given how that system works, Afflictor works best as Reaper or Atropos boat.