Beta Update (2012/11/14)

Notable Bug Fixes:

• Restarting a Twitch stream after it failed due to a resolution change will no longer crash the client.
• Using the Record function in the microphone test settings will no longer cause issues with in game voice chat.
• The Invite to Platoon function should now properly allow invitations.
• The Heyoka Tech Plant southwest landing pad will now resupply aircraft.
• The Heavy Assault Overshield ability now functions as intended and takes more damage.
• Players will now receive resources even though they are in a Phalanx Turret.
• Players will no longer spawn under the world after seeing a second loading screen.

Gameplay Changes:

• MAX AV weaponry projectile speed has been increased.
• Control point neutralization rewards have been decreased.
• A number of outposts have been provided additional cover and tweaked with additional jump pads and walls to improve flow.
• Continent locking will now provide a 10% cost reduction to a single resource when owned.
• The Forward grip has been removed from a number of assault rifles, carbines, and light machine guns.
• The extended magazine skill has been removed from some light machine guns.
• Players will no regenerate health automatically without their empire owning a biolab.
• Performance Upgrades are now setup in packages.

Performance Upgrades:

Flash

• Combat Chassis - Improved traction, turning, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.
• Power Chassis - Improved handling and hill climbing.

Sunderer

• Combat Chassis - Improved traction, turning, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.

Lightning

• Combat Chassis - Improved tank rotation, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.

Magrider

• Combat Chassis - Improved strafe, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.

Vanguard

• Combat Chassis - Improved tank rotation, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.

Prowler

• Combat Chassis - Improved tank rotation, brakes and reverse speed.
• Runner Chassis - Improved speed and acceleration.

Scythe

• Dogfight Airframe - Improved turn, roll and agility.
• Air to Ground Airframe - Improved hover, air brake and vertical thrust.
• High Speed Airframe - Improved speed and afterburner.

Reaver

• Dogfight Airframe - Improved turn, roll and agility.
• Air to Ground Airframe - Improved hover, air brake and vertical thrust.
• High Speed Airframe - Improved speed and afterburner.

Mosquito

• Dogfight Airframe - Improved turn, roll and agility.
• Air to Ground Airframe - Improved hover, air brake and vertical thrust.
• High Speed Airframe - Improved speed and afterburner.

Liberator

• Precision Bomber Airframe - Improved brakes, turn and roll.
• High-G Airframe - Improved vertical thrust, pitch and agility.
• High Speed Airframe - Improved speed and afterburner.

Galaxy

• Precision Drops Airframe - Improved brakes, turn and roll.
• High-G Airframe - Improved vertical thrust, pitch and agility.
• High Speed Airframe - Improved speed and acceleration.