User:Shiver/Balance Mod/List of Changes - Revision history

Shiver at 03:22, 4 August 2026

2026-08-04T03:22:45Z

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	* Photon shards are partially affected by the Broodhome's velocity.		* Photon shards are partially affected by the Broodhome's velocity.

	* Shrapnel hitbox ~~enlarged~~. ~~This~~ weapon~~'s sprite appears~~ visually ~~unchanged during gameplay~~.		* Shrapnel fragment hitbox expanded. The sprites for this weapon are visually the same.

	* Shrapnel fragments now spiral outward, then back inward at a higher speed and longer duration than before. As the fragments follow a curve rather than a straight line, the spiral pattern's area-of-effect covers a similarly sized area as before.		* Shrapnel fragments now spiral outward, then back inward at a higher speed and longer duration than before. As the fragments follow a curve rather than a straight line, the spiral pattern's area-of-effect covers a similarly sized area as before.

Shiver at 04:29, 3 August 2026

2026-08-03T04:29:09Z

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	* Point value lowered from 16 to 15.		* Point value lowered from 16 to 15.

			* Ship mass decreased from 4 to 3.

	* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.		* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.

Shiver: v2.20

2026-08-02T07:58:45Z

v2.20

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	* Photon shards are partially affected by the Broodhome's velocity.		* Photon shards are partially affected by the Broodhome's velocity.

	* Shrapnel fragments now spiral outward, then back inward at a higher speed and longer duration than before. As the fragments follow a curve rather than a straight line, the spiral pattern's area-of-effect covers a ~~similar~~ area ~~to the previous pattern~~.		* Shrapnel hitbox enlarged. This weapon's sprite appears visually unchanged during gameplay.

			* Shrapnel fragments now spiral outward, then back inward at a higher speed and longer duration than before. As the fragments follow a curve rather than a straight line, the spiral pattern's area-of-effect covers a similarly sized area as before.
	::''This weapon's coverage and likelihood of hitting something is vastly improved.''		::''This weapon's coverage and likelihood of hitting something is vastly improved.''

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	==Pkunk Fury==		==Pkunk Fury==

	* Respawn chance begins at 80% and drops by 18% per respawn.		* Respawn chance begins at 80% and drops by 20% per respawn.

	* 'Nitwit' returned to the insult repertoire.		* 'Nitwit' returned to the insult repertoire.
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	* Mendokusai darts are partially affected by the Scout's velocity.		* Mendokusai darts are partially affected by the Scout's velocity.

	* Energy recharge rate slowed; recharge delay increased from 9 frames to 11 frames.		* Energy recharge rate slowed; recharge delay increased from 9 frames to 10 frames.
	::''These dart nerfs impair Shofixti's ability to win fights without its Glory Device.''		::''These dart nerfs impair Shofixti's ability to win fights without its Glory Device.''

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	* Point value lowered from 16 to 15.		* Point value lowered from 16 to 15.

	* Crew count increased from 12 to 14.

	* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.		* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.
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	* For each limpet deployed, energy recovery stalls slightly. This effect is cumulative; dumping an entire battery's worth of limpets will stall recovery for longer.		* For each limpet deployed, energy recovery stalls slightly. This effect is cumulative; dumping an entire battery's worth of limpets will stall recovery for longer.
	::''Limpet energy cost has been scaled up (2 to 2.2) to match the ship's faster battery.''		::''Limpet energy cost has been scaled up (2 to 2.4) to match the ship's faster battery.''

	* Limpet effect on enemy top speed and acceleration is diminished slightly.		* Limpet effect on enemy top speed and acceleration is diminished slightly.
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	* Acceleration adjusted to build up more evenly toward the Terminator's new top speed.		* Acceleration adjusted to build up more evenly toward the Terminator's new top speed.

	* Twin pulse cannons are ~~partially~~ affected by the Terminator's velocity.		* Twin pulse cannons are significantly affected by the Terminator's velocity.

	* Shield negates Shofixti Glory Device explosions.		* Shield negates Shofixti Glory Device explosions.
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	* Scattergun is partially affected by the Stinger's velocity.		* Scattergun is partially affected by the Stinger's velocity.

	* Tongue length increased. ~~The difference can only be discerned when~~ the ~~camera is fully zoomed in~~. ~~All hit detection in Star Control is done based on full-zoom sprites whether you see them or not~~, ~~so only~~ the ~~largest tongue image set was altered~~.		* Tongue weapon made easier to land. It now has several frames to score a hit rather than a single 1/24th of a second.

			* Tongue length slightly increased at some weapon facings. Half of the tongue weapon's sprites are extended by a few pixels, as these were shorter than the other angled sprites. Angles 22.5°, 67.5°, 112.5°, 157.5°, 202.5°, 247.5°, 292.5°, 337.5° are the ones in question.

	''To increase the ship's power in general and usefulness against Mycon in particular, the Stinger has been given a few uptweaks accompanied by a price increase. In vanilla UQM, ZFP was nowhere near as good as the less expensive Shofixti. Stat changes between the two ships have hopefully evened things out ~~a bit~~.''		''To increase the ship's power in general and usefulness against Mycon in particular, the Stinger has been given a few uptweaks accompanied by a price increase. In vanilla UQM, ZFP was nowhere near as good as the less expensive Shofixti. Stat changes between the two ships have hopefully evened things out.''

Shiver: v2.19

2026-03-07T17:52:28Z

v2.19

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	==General==		==General==

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	* Blazer energy drain occurs on a 9 frame delay rather than an 8 frame delay. If an Androsynth activates its blazer form with full battery, it will have an additional second before its battery is empty.		* Blazer energy drain occurs on a 9 frame delay rather than an 8 frame delay. If an Androsynth activates its blazer form with full battery, it will have an additional second before its battery is empty.
	::''This change was implemented to keep Androsynth effective against the new, buffed Spathi, which can be played in a way that forces Androsynth to run through its entire battery trying to ram into it while dodging the improved torpedoes.''		::''This change was implemented to keep Androsynth effective against the new, buffed Spathi, which can be played in a way that forces Androsynth to run through its entire battery trying to ram into it while dodging the improved torpedoes. It also helps justify the ship's point cost increase.''

	* VUX limpets no longer attach to this ship while it is in blazer form.		* VUX limpets no longer attach to this ship while it is in blazer form.
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	==Chenjesu Broodhome==		==Chenjesu Broodhome==

	* Point value lowered from 28 to 26.		* Point value lowered from 28 to 25.

	* Ship mass decreased from 10 to 9.		* Ship mass decreased from 10 to 9.
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	* Shrapnel damage decreased from 2 to 1.		* Shrapnel damage decreased from 2 to 1.
	::''~~New~~ shrapnel hits targets within its area of effect more than twice as often. I nerfed ~~the~~ damage ~~back down~~ to keep ~~the weapon~~ from becoming too powerful. Why is buffing the weapon's coverage and nerfing its damage better for the game, you might ask? Because this version inflicts small damage consistently, whereas vanilla Chenjesu's shrapnel often misses the broad side of a barn over and over.''		::''The new shrapnel hits targets within its area of effect more than twice as often. I nerfed shrapnel's damage to keep it from becoming too powerful. Why is buffing the weapon's coverage and nerfing its damage better for the game, you might ask? Because this version inflicts small damage consistently, whereas vanilla Chenjesu's shrapnel often misses the broad side of a barn over and over.''

	* Photon shard detonation also releases a small shockwave which inflicts 1 damage to non-~~friendlies~~ within a ~~much~~ smaller area than shrapnel blast radius. This effect is accompanied by a new, pretty animation.		* Photon shard detonation also releases a small shockwave which inflicts 1 damage to non-friendly objects within a smaller area than shrapnel blast radius. It does not damage enemy ships. This effect is accompanied by a new, pretty animation.
	::''~~A bit of conditional extra damage has been added to the shard explosions.~~ This is helpful ~~when your shard barely misses the enemy ship, or~~ when clearing out hostile objects such as Ur-Quan fighters.''		::''This is helpful when clearing out hostile objects such as enemy missiles or Ur-Quan fighters. It tilts some match-ups in Chenjesu's favor.''

	* Shrapnel no longer inflicts damage upon friendly DOGIs.		* Shrapnel no longer inflicts damage upon friendly DOGIs.
	::''This prevents Chenjesu's improved shrapnel ~~explosion~~ from wiping out its own DOGIs left and right, which was a big problem during testing.''		::''This prevents Chenjesu's improved shrapnel from wiping out its own DOGIs left and right, which was a big problem during testing.''

	''Vanilla Chenjesu is not really worth using in competitive PvP. The primary weapon's shrapnel explosion struck me as the best place to make improvements, as it was quite unreliable. The new shrapnel explosion indeed makes a significant difference in ~~making~~ this ship into a powerful ~~piece of~~ space artillery. Even so, Chenjesu's ship price still needed to drop somewhat for the ship to be viable.''		''Vanilla Chenjesu is not really worth using in competitive PvP. The primary weapon's shrapnel explosion struck me as the best place to make improvements, as it was quite unreliable. The new shrapnel explosion indeed makes a significant difference in turning this ship into the powerful space artillery it's portrayed as. Even so, Chenjesu's ship price still needed to drop somewhat for the ship to be viable in competitive play.''

	==Chmmr Avatar==		==Chmmr Avatar==

Shiver: v2.18 changes

2025-04-14T20:50:14Z

v2.18 changes

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	* Blazer energy drain occurs on a 9 frame delay rather than an 8 frame delay. If an Androsynth activates its blazer form with full battery, it will have an additional second before its battery is empty.		* Blazer energy drain occurs on a 9 frame delay rather than an 8 frame delay. If an Androsynth activates its blazer form with full battery, it will have an additional second before its battery is empty.
	::''This change was implemented to keep Androsynth effective against the new, buffed Spathi, which can be played in a way that forces Androsynth to run through its entire battery trying to ram into it while dodging the improved torpedoes.''		::''This change was implemented to keep Androsynth effective against the new, buffed Spathi, which can be played in a way that forces Androsynth to run through its entire battery trying to ram into it while dodging the improved torpedoes.''

	* Minimum energy needed to activate Blazer increased from 2 to 3.
	~~::''Those little 2-energy Blazer hops an Androsynth pilot might perform while being chased can get pretty tedious.''~~

	* VUX limpets no longer attach to this ship while it is in blazer form.		* VUX limpets no longer attach to this ship while it is in blazer form.
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	* New feature: Marine Recall Signal. When used, all marines currently out in space turn green and retreat back to the Nemesis. The signal is triggered by pressing "Special + Down".		* New feature: Marine Recall Signal. When used, all marines currently out in space turn green and retreat back to the Nemesis. The signal is triggered by pressing "Special + Down".

	''With Androsynth's price raised to 20, Orz has become much more viable. Nevertheless, marines have been improved in a few ways because vanilla marines are underwhelming at high level play, sometimes being more of a liability than a weapon.''		''With Androsynth's price raised to 20 (which is the hard counter to Orz), that ship is no longer so ubiquitous in competitive play and Orz has become much more viable as a consequence. Nevertheless, marines have been improved in a few ways because vanilla marines are underwhelming at high level play, sometimes being more of a liability than a weapon.''

	==Pkunk Fury==		==Pkunk Fury==
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	* Point value lowered from 18 to 16.		* Point value lowered from 18 to 16.

	* The front cannon now fires three projectiles forward in a slight spread. Projectile velocity is lower than before. This weapon consumes 3 energy per shot and has a 5 frame cooldown.		* The front cannon now fires three projectiles forward in a slight spread. Projectile velocity is lower than before. This weapon consumes 3 energy per shot and has a 4 frame cooldown.

	* Front cannon is significantly affected by the Eluder's velocity.		* Front cannon is significantly affected by the Eluder's velocity.
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	* Gob projectile is partially affected by the Blade's velocity.		* Gob projectile is partially affected by the Blade's velocity.

	* Gob projectile is wider, making it easier to score hits with. The new graphic appears barely different from the original.

	* The "Down" key causes this ship to accelerate backwards. "Special + Up" no longer performs this function. The Blade may now reverse-accelerate and rotate at the same.		* The "Down" key causes this ship to accelerate backwards. "Special + Up" no longer performs this function. The Blade may now reverse-accelerate and rotate at the same.
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	* Reverse acceleration leaves an exhaust trail.		* Reverse acceleration leaves an exhaust trail.

	* New ability: Directional Boost. The Blade propels itself very fast in a given direction for a moment, then decelerates back down to its conventional top speed. Boost costs 6 energy and stalls battery regen while active. To activate, press 'special' plus any directional keys. Boost replaces the sideways thrust ability.		* New ability: Directional Boost. The Blade propels itself very fast in a given direction for a moment, then decelerates back down to its conventional top speed. Boost costs 7 energy and stalls battery regen while active. To activate, press 'special' plus any directional keys. Boost replaces the sideways thrust ability.
	::''Sideways thrust is only marginally useful in PvP. It's better against the AI; so many ships will chase straight after you, letting you shift into just the right angle to strike an opponent that can't hit back. This doesn't happen much in PvP, so I don't feel bad replacing the ability with a better one.''		::''Sideways thrust is only marginally useful in PvP. It's better against the AI; so many ships will chase straight after you, letting you shift into just the right angle to strike an opponent that can't hit back. This doesn't happen much in PvP, so I don't feel bad replacing the ability with a better one.''

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2024-05-13T07:14:42Z

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Shiver at 22:25, 9 April 2022

2022-04-09T22:25:39Z

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	* Mass driver is partially affected by the Mauler's velocity.		* Mass driver is partially affected by the Mauler's velocity.

	''Druuge is considered one of several "must-haves" for competitive vanilla melee, yet I felt it wasn't really worth more than its default price. With Mycon, Arilou, and Umgah (which is a long-shot soft-counter to Druuge) becoming more viable, there are ~~better options~~ to ~~use against~~ Druuge than before.''		''Druuge is considered one of several "must-haves" for competitive vanilla melee, yet I felt it wasn't really worth more than its default price. With Mycon, Arilou, and Umgah (which is a long-shot soft-counter to Druuge) becoming more viable, there are more viable answers to Druuge than before.''

	==Earthling Cruiser==		==Earthling Cruiser==

Shiver at 22:07, 9 April 2022

2022-04-09T22:07:13Z

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	::''This is a continuity change and does not affect the dynamic of Androsynth vs. VUX much at all (i.e. vanilla Androsynth still beat VUX by a landslide even while limpeted because limpets do not impair the blazer). It was silly that the blazer could wipe out Orz marines but not VUX limpets.''		::''This is a continuity change and does not affect the dynamic of Androsynth vs. VUX much at all (i.e. vanilla Androsynth still beat VUX by a landslide even while limpeted because limpets do not impair the blazer). It was silly that the blazer could wipe out Orz marines but not VUX limpets.''

	* ~~Androsynth~~ bounces off shielded enemies and planets while in blazer form.		* The Guardian forcefully bounces off shielded enemies and planets while in blazer form.
	::''This lowers Androsynth's effectiveness against Yehat, which is now intended as a counter for Androsynth. The bounce-off-planet behavior is for the Androsynth player's benefit as it prevents a blazer from ramming a planet multiple times in a row.''		::''This lowers Androsynth's effectiveness against Yehat, which is now intended as a counter for Androsynth. The bounce-off-planet behavior is for the Androsynth player's benefit as it prevents a blazer from ramming a planet multiple times in a row.''

	* ~~Androsynth~~ retains some velocity after the blazer deactivates. The ship slows down to its default top speed instead of stopping completely.		* The Guardian retains some velocity after the blazer deactivates. The ship slows down to its default top speed instead of stopping completely.

	* After the blazer damages an enemy ship, it is non-damaging for a single frame (1/24th of a second).		* After the blazer damages an enemy ship, it is non-damaging for a single frame (1/24th of a second).

Shiver: v2.17

2022-04-09T17:45:57Z

v2.17

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	::''This is a continuity change and does not affect the dynamic of Androsynth vs. VUX much at all (i.e. vanilla Androsynth still beat VUX by a landslide even while limpeted because limpets do not impair the blazer). It was silly that the blazer could wipe out Orz marines but not VUX limpets.''		::''This is a continuity change and does not affect the dynamic of Androsynth vs. VUX much at all (i.e. vanilla Androsynth still beat VUX by a landslide even while limpeted because limpets do not impair the blazer). It was silly that the blazer could wipe out Orz marines but not VUX limpets.''

	* Androsynth~~'s facing angle reverses if the ship collides with a planet or~~ shielded ~~enemy~~ while in blazer form~~, bouncing the ship in the opposite direction~~.		* Androsynth bounces off shielded enemies and planets while in blazer form.
	::''This lowers Androsynth's effectiveness against Yehat, which is now intended as a counter for Androsynth. The bounce-off-planet behavior is for the Androsynth player's benefit as it prevents a blazer from ramming a planet multiple times in a row.''		::''This lowers Androsynth's effectiveness against Yehat, which is now intended as a counter for Androsynth. The bounce-off-planet behavior is for the Androsynth player's benefit as it prevents a blazer from ramming a planet multiple times in a row.''

			* Androsynth retains some velocity after the blazer deactivates. The ship slows down to its default top speed instead of stopping completely.

	* After the blazer damages an enemy ship, it is non-damaging for a single frame (1/24th of a second).		* After the blazer damages an enemy ship, it is non-damaging for a single frame (1/24th of a second).
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	==Chenjesu Broodhome==		==Chenjesu Broodhome==

	* Point value lowered from 28 to 25.		* Point value lowered from 28 to 26.

	* Ship mass decreased from 10 to 9.		* Ship mass decreased from 10 to 9.
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	==Mycon Podship==		==Mycon Podship==

	* Point value lowered from 21 to 15.		* Point value lowered from 21 to 16.

	''Vanilla Mycon is grossly overpriced. My preference to solve this was to drop the ship's price rather than improve its characteristics. The rationale here is that Mycon is the only ship which can heal during combat, which puts it at a higher risk of breaking the game if given upgrades. I also feel that Mycon is pretty fun the way it is.''		''Vanilla Mycon is grossly overpriced. My preference to solve this was to drop the ship's price rather than improve its characteristics. The rationale here is that Mycon is the only ship which can heal during combat, which puts it at a higher risk of breaking the game if given upgrades. I also feel that Mycon is pretty fun the way it is.''

	==Orz Nemesis==		==Orz Nemesis==

	* Point value lowered from 23 to 22.

	* Crew count increased from 16 to 18.		* Crew count increased from 16 to 18.
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	==Supox Blade==		==Supox Blade==

	* Point value lowered from 16 to 14.		* Point value lowered from 16 to 15.

			* Crew count increased from 12 to 14.

	* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.		* Battery size decreased from 16 to 12.
	::''Supox's sustainable rate-of-fire has been reduced a bit to ~~help fit the ship into a slightly lower point value~~.''		::''Supox's sustainable rate-of-fire has been reduced a bit to compensate for its improved mobility and flanking potential.''

	* Gob projectile is partially affected by the Blade's velocity.		* Gob projectile is partially affected by the Blade's velocity.
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	* Reverse acceleration causes exhaust to spawn.		* Reverse acceleration causes exhaust to spawn.

	* New ability: Directional Boost. The Blade propels itself very fast in a given direction for a moment, then decelerates back down to its conventional top speed~~. Most homing weapons stop tracking the Blade while it is in this state, with exception to fighters, marines, floating crew, and tracking lasers~~. Boost costs 6 energy and stalls battery regen while active. To activate, press 'special' plus any directional keys. Boost replaces sideways thrust.		* New ability: Directional Boost. The Blade propels itself very fast in a given direction for a moment, then decelerates back down to its conventional top speed. Boost costs 6 energy and stalls battery regen while active. To activate, press 'special' plus any directional keys. Boost replaces sideways thrust.
	::''Sideways thrust is only marginally useful in PvP. It's better against the AI; so many ships will chase straight after you, letting you shift into just the right angle to strike an opponent who can't hit back. This doesn't happen much in PvP, so I don't feel bad replacing the ability with a better one.''		::''Sideways thrust is only marginally useful in PvP. It's better against the AI; so many ships will chase straight after you, letting you shift into just the right angle to strike an opponent who can't hit back. This doesn't happen much in PvP, so I don't feel bad replacing the ability with a better one.''

Shiver at 03:51, 24 October 2021

2021-10-24T03:51:17Z

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	* Glory Device damage is '''halved'''.		* Glory Device damage is '''halved'''.
	::''The Glory Device is still a threat to many ships despite being nerfed so heavily. It is an effective finisher of many enemies when they are heavily damaged (short-~~ranged ships in particular)~~.''		::''The Glory Device is still a threat to many ships despite being nerfed so heavily. It is an effective finisher of many enemies when they are heavily damaged, particularly if they are short-range fighters.''

	* Glory Device inflicts extra damage vs non-ship objects. It can still break Chmmr satellites if they're close enough.		* Glory Device inflicts extra damage vs non-ship objects. It can still break Chmmr satellites if they're close enough.