The Point Defense Systems mod for Homeworld 2 has been brought forward to version 4.9.B, which finalizes and balances the features implimented in V4.9, in preparation for the evaluation of the LiirHra-class Hiigaran Naval capital fast combatant.
Detailed changes, from V4.9, are as follows:
[V4.9.B]
Vagyr Armed Reconaissance Vessel Sorceress of Tolnedra has her weapons loadout altered in light of fire control differences with the new missile flight models.
Hiigaran Battlecruiser's gunlaying efficiency improved against large lineship and above-class targets.
Hiigaran Arbiter Lineship's [DD] thruster performance improved.
Damage model of subsystems versus missile bombardment optimized and finalized.
[V4.9.A]
Overhauled all missile flight models, for the purposes of adhering to the laws of physics. This goes in-line with the capital class flight models depicted in V4.9, and promotes the execution of evasive maneuvering to complicate missile pursuit interceptions.
Detailed proximity burst modelling for heavy, anti-capital ship warheads has also been implimented. Generally, less damage is done the further the missile detonates from the target. Evasive action can increase survivability dramatically by forcing missiles to rely on proximity bursting - or escape the detonation zone althogether.
Now that means the Hiigaran Frigates' emergency escape maneuvers and countermeasures really come into play! No micromanagement needed.
