I would rather work on improving AI startegically than letting imba weapons exist. Class 26 combined with hard shields, damper field and energy absorber is imba indeed.AI is still very weak strategically, so it is very good it has dampers + shields. I believe most players would like it this way more because at least some additional challenge. Maybe it would be better to include both versions of exe-files in mode, with this feature turned on and off (on by default), so the players could choose themselves.OK, I will remove it. The update will be ready in several days (expected time on Monday).
There are few basic map sizes, which should be sufficient for the most goals.Also there is an interesting idea: why not include configurator exe in mode? For example it will have simple text menu or even just /? help output with list of commands. And players would be able to easily switch the following settings in the all 3 VDC exe files:
1) switching sizes of galaxies (which is stretched and how much, all variations easily included, very convenient);
This is not technically possible. Besides I agree with the above statement that combination of damper and shields is too much, since it kills beams completely. Just imbalanced from the game point of view.2) having dampers with shields or not;
There are several game difficulties - normal, hard and impossible. Each got different level for antaran strength. If one thinks impossible is too much he can set an easier level to play.3) having original Antarans, modded extreme Antarans, or modded "calm" Antarans, 3 versions far better, then only one Smile;
Well, in our multiplayer community there is no such requirement to change something before the game everytime. If something is unbalanced it is disputed and respective changes are made. However, I can't suit all custom needs of single player men. Anyone who thinks something is wrong in VDC is welcome to use the OCL_Improved editor and adjust game for his peculiar needs.4) anything else, which ever was the point of arguing and could be changed by simple hex editing of several values.
If at the start configuration exe will directly get the current settings from exe's and show it at the screen - i see this as a very convenient tool to solve many problems and wishes.