Elite Dangerous PowerPlay v2 Server Balancing – More Tweaks!
Ricardo’s Gaming has released a new video discussing the latest updates and changes to Elite Dangerous PowerPlay v2 on the test server. The upcoming expansion, Elite Dangerous Ascendancy, is set to release on October 29th, 2024.
Key Changes and Tweaks:
- PowerPlay Hunter Adjustments:
- Deactivated PowerPlay Hunters
- Reduced non-PowerPlay Hunter spawns and frequency
- Limited attempts for non-PowerPlay Hunter spawns
- Aggressive Power AI:
- Prevented spawning at engineering bases
- PowerPlay Security Forces:
- Reduced detection range for scans
- Hostile Power AI:
- Reduced percentage of hostile AI at certain locations
- Mandalay Physics:
- Fixed wing physics to prevent clipping through objects
- Merit Rewards:
- Reduced merit rewards for actions like hacking advertisements
- Exploration Data Payouts:
- Reduced payouts for re-exploration data and certain organic data sales
Overall, these changes aim to improve the balance and gameplay experience of PowerPlay v2. While some players may be disappointed with the reduced merit rewards, the overall focus seems to be on creating a more fair and enjoyable experience for all players.
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