Posted by: nuclearslurpee
« on: Today at 09:15:57 PM »A quick mechanics question I realized I don't know the answer to like I thought I did:
Planetary terrain modifies the maximum fortification of ground units, according to Steve's dev posts. Suppose I have 12,000 tons of INF or STA ground units which have reached their maximum fortification level (let's assume the CON units did this and then went somewhere else). On a "normal" terrain with no multipliers this would mean 6x fortification, and a 2,000-ton signature to ship active sensors.
Now suppose the terrain gives a 2x fortification modifier, so the maximum fortification of the same units is now 12x. Does the terrain fortification modifier affect the active signature of the ground units, i.e., will I observe a 2,000-ton signature or a 1,000-ton signature?
I used to assume the former but re-reading the mechanics posts make me think it could be the latter, which is important to know before it becomes important...
Planetary terrain modifies the maximum fortification of ground units, according to Steve's dev posts. Suppose I have 12,000 tons of INF or STA ground units which have reached their maximum fortification level (let's assume the CON units did this and then went somewhere else). On a "normal" terrain with no multipliers this would mean 6x fortification, and a 2,000-ton signature to ship active sensors.
Now suppose the terrain gives a 2x fortification modifier, so the maximum fortification of the same units is now 12x. Does the terrain fortification modifier affect the active signature of the ground units, i.e., will I observe a 2,000-ton signature or a 1,000-ton signature?
I used to assume the former but re-reading the mechanics posts make me think it could be the latter, which is important to know before it becomes important...