Balance Changes. Release Notes, Nov 2, 2023

Nov.02.2023 BY KIX_Klutch

Briefing Time, Commanders.

edit: these changes are now live!

We are introducing a series of balance changes to Headquarters and some economy changes to address an oversupply in thorium. Here are the changes that are being implemented during a tuning release.

Release Notes

  • The Harpy has received a minor nerf given the recent transformer nerfs while the Atropa has received a minor buff.
  • Following building cost reductions, the game now has an excess of thorium. To align with our late 2023 and early 2024 strategy, we’ve scaled back certain thorium sources, shifting the focus to war zones and quick match rewards. This change rewards active players who engage in strategic play and discourages the use of automation for resource collection. Expect a fairer Rogue Assault that values skill and strategy, with upcoming updates and enhanced events offering more substantial rewards.
  • We’ve observed a trend where players leverage temporary power buffs from the alliance store to outmatch even the most advanced and strategic players. This undermines the genuine progress and investment of both free-to-play and paying players. To address this, we’re curtailing the availability and impact of these buffs. The goal is to restore the value of strategic gameplay and ensure that success on the battlefield is determined by skill and tactical planning, not by who has the most potent temporary enhancements. This change is aimed at providing a more balanced and fair playing experience, where true progression and strategy are paramount.
  • A major game performance-impacting change was released that has reduced app start-up times by over 60%. Expect a quicker Rogue Assault that responds faster and starts up quicker.

Balance Changes

Harpy Fixed Wing Countermeasures reduced

IR-Warp Laser System

Attack Range

  • Level 1 – 15: 550 -> 500

Clip Size

  • Level 1 – 15: 10 -> 9

Countermeasure Damage

  • Level 1: 1665 -> 1485
  • Level 2: 1675 -> 1495
  • Level 3: 1685 -> 1505
  • Level 4: 1695 -> 1515
  • Level 5: 1705 -> 1525
  • Level 6: 1715 -> 1535
  • Level 7: 1725 -> 1545
  • Level 8: 1735 -> 1555
  • Level 9: 1745 -> 1565
  • Level 10: 1755 -> 1575
  • Level 11: 1765 -> 1585
  • Level 12: 1775 -> 1595
  • Level 13: 1785 -> 1605
  • Level 14: 1795 -> 1615
  • Level 15: 1805 -> 1625

Atropa Capacity reduced

Storage / Capacity

  • Level 1 – 15: 375 -> 325

Heavy Platform 5 HP increased

  • Level 5: 360,000 -> 510,000

Alliance Store power buffs reduced

  • 30% Quickmatch Platoon Damage Pack -> removed
  • +30% WM Platoon Damage: 3h -> 15min
  • +30% WM Structure HP: 1d -> 15min
  • +40% FOB Structure HP: 1d -> 15min.

Economy Changes

Thorium Packs Removed from the Alliance Store

Thorium

  • Tier 8: 70,000,000 -> removed
  • Tier 7: 52,500,000 -> removed
  • Tier 6: 35,000,000 -> removed
  • Tier 5: 17,500,000 -> removed

Thorium Control Point Buffs reduced

Thorium Harvester Supercharge Buff

  • CC4 CP: 7% -> 1%
  • CC5 CP: 9% -> 2%
  • CC6 CP: 11% -> 3%
  • CC7 CP: 18% -> 4%
  • CC8 CP: 25% -> 5%
  • CC9 CP: 34% -> 6%
  • CC10 CP: 48% -> 7%
  • CC11 CP: 67% -> 8%
  • CC12 CP: 95% -> 9%
  • CC13 CP: 115% -> 10%

Game Performance Changes

Instances of Memory Leaks Fixed & Performance Increased

  • App start-up time Reduced: 37 seconds -> 14 seconds (Samsung S23 Ultra)
  • Anything to do with battle timers should now crash less, lag less, and freeze less overall (individual experiences may vary)
    • Quickmatch,
    • Event Maps,
    • Event Portal Time Remaining
    • Event Briefing Time Remaining
  • The app should now be more responsive overall while navigating between screens, menus, and battles.

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