Wed Aug 18, 2004 8:06 am
Frontierspave-ver1.0(again)
Hiya, not sure if this is the best way of announcing a new mod, but this is my first one so i`m just gonna go for it.
Overview- Lots of new ships(like 60, with variations of all original ships), new tech (just tractors and scanners at the mo as I find the extra shield upgrades make it too easy..), The wrecks class10 guns have had their value reduced so there`s no more easy wreck hunting. They give about 1/3 of their old value. Some of the class 10 weapons have been rejigged so there are more rapid fire weapons. The nomads now use a weapon similar to the skyblast B( and its a lot better).
Class 1-3 missiles may be mounted on cruise disrupter slots
Class 1-10 missiles may be mounted on cruise disrupter or torpedo slots.
Nomad weaps on Gammu, nomads no longer drop. They are very expensive..
Ship variations of original ships, either long-range, intercepter, superiority or advanced superiority.
Freighters are stronger with better armour, available in added heavy hauler, fast clipper and gunship classes.
Liberty now sell the anubis in basic, long-range and intercepter classes.
New loadouts for all new ship types. Check out the Eagle MkIII Superiority used exclusively by GMG. With the black eagle colour scheme.
NPC use shield gens and nanos
NPC`s shields regen
NPC`s carry pilots specific to their faction, which can be sold either to themselves or their enemies for different income
All factions scan for pilots of their faction
New commodities, most of which are illegal.
I find that when playing the original version of freelancer u get to "the point".. When u have the best ship ( i know everyone goes for the eagle but I prefere the sabre..) all maxed out with all of the best weapons and shields. U`ve done all of the wrecks and quite frankly there isn`t any more challenge.. Well not any more!
One of the basics of this mod is that its subtle, sure the nomad prototype refire is effective but it really is down to preference. The do cost a fortune, and aren`t a complete game killer.
Also the ships, the new versions are
Long Range +33% More cargo space, -1 opt weap, some VHF -1 max weap, armour -10%
Intercepter - 10% cargo space, - 10% armour, more manauverabe lower cruise charge, better thrust capacity.
Superority -10% cargo space, +10% armour, +1 opt weap, better bots, slightly better cruise charge time.
Advanced Superiority (very few ships available) -20 cargo space, +20% armour, opt weap +1, max weap +1, better bots, slightly better cruise charge time.
I could go on about the freighters but u get the idea. The advanced superority is only for smaller ships like the patriot and legionnaire. The legionnaire is awesome and a bunch of them can cause problems..
Also, I`ve added about 12 systems so far mostly in the frontier around Tau37 and off Dublin. I`m planning to do about 30-40 in total using the excellent Freelancer Explorer. There are new factions, which i`d like u to find out for yourself. Try not to just use Datastorm when I release it, it makes for a much better game. Its going to be a little while as I have to contact some Ship makers for their approval to use their ships within the game mod. When completed I believe it will be the best of its kind and I will be continually improving it and making it better. If any players have any ideas of things that would make the game better just post onto this thread. Keep a look out for it..
MACE
Overview- Lots of new ships(like 60, with variations of all original ships), new tech (just tractors and scanners at the mo as I find the extra shield upgrades make it too easy..), The wrecks class10 guns have had their value reduced so there`s no more easy wreck hunting. They give about 1/3 of their old value. Some of the class 10 weapons have been rejigged so there are more rapid fire weapons. The nomads now use a weapon similar to the skyblast B( and its a lot better).
Class 1-3 missiles may be mounted on cruise disrupter slots
Class 1-10 missiles may be mounted on cruise disrupter or torpedo slots.
Nomad weaps on Gammu, nomads no longer drop. They are very expensive..
Ship variations of original ships, either long-range, intercepter, superiority or advanced superiority.
Freighters are stronger with better armour, available in added heavy hauler, fast clipper and gunship classes.
Liberty now sell the anubis in basic, long-range and intercepter classes.
New loadouts for all new ship types. Check out the Eagle MkIII Superiority used exclusively by GMG. With the black eagle colour scheme.
NPC use shield gens and nanos
NPC`s shields regen
NPC`s carry pilots specific to their faction, which can be sold either to themselves or their enemies for different income
All factions scan for pilots of their faction
New commodities, most of which are illegal.
I find that when playing the original version of freelancer u get to "the point".. When u have the best ship ( i know everyone goes for the eagle but I prefere the sabre..) all maxed out with all of the best weapons and shields. U`ve done all of the wrecks and quite frankly there isn`t any more challenge.. Well not any more!
One of the basics of this mod is that its subtle, sure the nomad prototype refire is effective but it really is down to preference. The do cost a fortune, and aren`t a complete game killer.
Also the ships, the new versions are
Long Range +33% More cargo space, -1 opt weap, some VHF -1 max weap, armour -10%
Intercepter - 10% cargo space, - 10% armour, more manauverabe lower cruise charge, better thrust capacity.
Superority -10% cargo space, +10% armour, +1 opt weap, better bots, slightly better cruise charge time.
Advanced Superiority (very few ships available) -20 cargo space, +20% armour, opt weap +1, max weap +1, better bots, slightly better cruise charge time.
I could go on about the freighters but u get the idea. The advanced superority is only for smaller ships like the patriot and legionnaire. The legionnaire is awesome and a bunch of them can cause problems..
Also, I`ve added about 12 systems so far mostly in the frontier around Tau37 and off Dublin. I`m planning to do about 30-40 in total using the excellent Freelancer Explorer. There are new factions, which i`d like u to find out for yourself. Try not to just use Datastorm when I release it, it makes for a much better game. Its going to be a little while as I have to contact some Ship makers for their approval to use their ships within the game mod. When completed I believe it will be the best of its kind and I will be continually improving it and making it better. If any players have any ideas of things that would make the game better just post onto this thread. Keep a look out for it..
MACE