Neocron Evolution

NCE 2.5.161 - Redflash

Created on 6/9/2022 4:44:39 PM by NST

Gameworld & Content

Added shortnames CAR & IAR to the AK assault rifles
Fixed the text on the Spectre bomber key to read the correct ammo type
Mr(s). Jones is now giving out at least 3-Slot modules (Fieldmedic, Preacher, Inquisitor)
Added three additional exit-points to Jeriko Fortress

Balancing
Weapons

APU Anti Modules:

Module	Psu Use	Range	Cast Time
Holy Unprotector	200 -> 300	170 -> 100	4 -> 8
Holy Anti Shield	150 -> 200	175 -> 100	2 -> 4
Blessed Anti Shield	100 -> 200	150 -> 88	3 -> 6
Crahn Anti Shield	75 -> 200	125 -> 75	3.5 -> 8
Holy Anti Heal	150 -> 120	125 -> 100	2 -> 2
Blessed Anti Heal	100 -> 120	125 -> 88	3 -> 4
Crahn Anti Heal	75 -> 120	125 -> 75	3.5 -> 6

Melee:

Claws (Paw of Bear): Damage weighting changed to PRC/PSN 60/40
Junk Knifes (Blackmist Remorse): Damage weighting changed to PRC/PSN 50/50
Swords (Blade of Ceres): Damage type changed from PSN to FRC
Swords (Blade of Ceres): Damage weighting changed to PRC/FRC 60/40
Swords (ZsuZsu): Damage type changed from instant FIR to DoT Fir
Swords (ZsuZsu): Damage weighting changed to PRC/PSN 50/50

Warhammer Rocket Launcher:

Damage reduced by 25%
AoE Radius increased by 18%
Rocket speed increased by 33%

Ammo Weight:

Rebalanced so that all ammos hold roughly the same damage potential per 1 unit of weight

Stamina Use:

Rebalanced so that stam use is more consistent among each weapon type. Stam use more closely follows: Pistol < Rifle < Heavy < Melee (Warhammer & Ionic Pistol stam use unchanged)
Stam use increase on AoE weapons
Melee stam use reduced by ~15%

Armour:

Increased Monk Armour Mod from 0.35 -> 0.45
PE V-4 Dex PA requirement changed from 105 -> 95
PE G-6 Dex PA requirement changed from 105 -> 95
PE V-4 & G-6 Dex PA resists & skill modifiers rebalanced based on new TL
Fixed missing ATH malus on PE Regants PAs

Nanites:
Resist Tools (Mixed):

Reduced nanite activity concentration from 12.5 -> 10
Reduced stamina use by 50%
Increased strength by ~80% (x2 Mixed v3 shots is now enough to reach cap with some tool overcap)
Changed short names from RES -> M1, M2, M3

Resist Tools (Singular):

Reduced nanite activity concentration from 12.5 -> 5
Reduced stamina use by 50%
Increased resist duration from 300 -> 360
Resist strength increased by ~90% (x1 Singular v3 shot is now enough to reach cap with some tool overcap)
Reduced TLs and rebalanced tools accordingly; v1 72 -> 32, v2 86 -> 56, v3 100 -> 80
Changed short names from RES -> S1, S2, S3

Pyroliser:

Reduced Stamina Use by 50%
Reduced nanite activity duration from 60 -> 10
Reduced TL 80 -> 50

NCE 2.5.140 - Redflash

Created on 5/12/2022 4:52:43 PM by NST
Gameworld & Content
- Fixed duplicated & wrong damage types of Rockets & their Mods;
- Removed "Tradeskill"- drug from Titan;
Technical & Client Updates
- Disabled 'Hit Chance modifier' for Burst weapons;
Balancing
- Weapons:
  - Accuracy fixed on all weapons (every weapon should now hit approx 95% of shots with a fully closed reticle);
  - Rebalanced weapon damage to take out damage compensation for poor accuracy;
  - Buffed damage of Dex TL100+ weapons damage, the higher the TL the stronger the buff (e.g. TL 101 = 1% buff, TL 108 = 8% buff, TL 115 = 15% buff);
  - Buffed damage to underperforming melee weapons;
  - Buffed damage slightly to APU beam modules;
- Weapon Burst & Clip sizes:
  - Gatling Cannon, Pistol & Rifle burst size 3 -> 5;
  - Gatling Cannon, Pistol & Rifle clip size 48 -> 50;
  - Doy & Ceres AKs burst size 3 -> 4;
  - Plasma Cannon burst size 3 -> 4;
  - Plasma Cannon clip size 42 -> 40;
- Weapon Damage-types:
  - Claw of Lizard changed to 60/40 PRC/XRY;
  - Weapon Families capable of Fire primary: Fusion, Laser, Pulselaser;
  - Weapon Families capable of Force primary: Auto Pistols (Anarchist), Assault Rifles (Pain Easer), Gatling, Pump Shotgun (Termi);
  - Weapon Families capable of Poison primary: Junk Rifles (replaced XRY ammo), Nail guns, Ceres Pistol (BH9), Ceres Rifle (AKs);
  - Weapon Families capable of Xray primary: Compressed Plasma (Second Love), Plasma, Plasma Wave, Raygun;
- DoTs:
  - Ammos with DoTs change Instant / DoT split from: 70/30 -> 50/50;
- PSI Shield:
  - Crahn PSI Shield TL increased from 40 -> 60
- Armour:
  - PE Dex Power Armours - Switched AGL malus to ATH malus;
  - Increased the requirements of Viper King armour from 55/60 to 68 STR;
    
    Nerf to total resist of the following armour:
    
    Battle v3 -3%;
    
    Carbon v3 -4%;
    
    Duranium v3 -6%;
    
    Inquisition v3 -7%;
    
    Kevlar v3 -8%;
    
    Viper King -9%;
    
    Carbon v4 -10%;
    
    Duranium v4 -11%;
    
    Inquisition v4 -12%;
NCE 2.5.124 - Redflash

Created on 4/16/2022 3:39:04 PM by NST
Gameworld & Content
- Fixed DRE Contruction Missions TL 110 - 150;
Technical & Client Updates
- The "Virtual File System" has been completly rewritten;
- Removed unused Code;
- Changed the "LootRight text" from: 'LootRights for your NPC kills: Yourself' to 'Current LootRights: Yourself';
- Fixed a bug, which could lead to Server crashes;
- Fixed animation bug, FPS Counter and 3rd Person Camera movement at high FPS;
Balancing

Armour
- Reduced Tank class' armour modifier by 10%;
- Reduced all DEX based PE PA's total armour points by approx 9% (V-40 & WoC3 13%);
Holo PA
- Increase total armour point pool ~6%;
- Switched the FRC -> FIR (makes more sense from in world & better armour compliments);
- Switched END bonus to ATH bonus;
- Redistributed the points from TC: 30, AGL: 30, END: 30 -> TC: 35, AGL: 40, ATH: 15;
Weapons
- Increased self damage modifier of AoE (+25% -> +33%);
- Ionic Pistol: Slowed aim full lock speed by 17%;
- Ionic Pistol: Reduced base range from 120 -> 100;
PPU PSI Use
- Crahn PAD 12 -> 11;
- Blessed PAD 30 -> 22;
- Holy PAD 54 -> 33;
- Rare PAD 72 -> 44;
- Blessed Heal 48 -> 40;
- Holy Heal 60 -> 50;