4.95.0 Patch 9

[Leo]

I'll be honest On a couple of these changes I'm going to be a bit...critical. Overall, however, it looks like a fun patch!

1. I was hoping for something a bit more with Freighters. I feel like it's a bit of a shadow-nerf but they were a touch on the overpowered side where weapons were concerned. The engine change is where I feel like it's a slight nerf. I feel like adding the option for a 425 or 450 engine would've been better than nerfing the standard engine to 350. The cargo change is fine too, but again, 350 for standard engines? We're supposed to be able to outrun those trying to stop us with illicit cargo (if using them as smuggling ships).
   
   
2. Also, removing the jump points from Puerto Rico is a bit disappointing as well. These SNUB/Freighter only JH's make the game fun (IMHO). I love being able to cut a significant part of my journey down and/or being able to get around certain patrols with a freighter carrying some illicit goods or escaping into one of them whilst running from someone chasing me with a hold full of Cardamine or any other kind of contraband. We need more of those types of Jump Holes in my opinion, it makes the game dynamic and fun for smuggling routes.

That being said, I'm looking forward to trying out that smuggling route and see what kind of profit I can make. Thank you for all your hard work, devs! I hope you take what I've said and see it as suggestions, not angry demands from a spoiled gamer!

~Leo

EDIT: As a bit of an idea I just had, maybe instead of removing these Unstable JH's for SNUBS and Freighters, have them randomly severely damage your ship or even destroy it if they're used. Add a bit of risk to using them so that they're fun to use and not just a guaranteed shortcut or escape route.

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