Zero-K patch version v0.9.6

Several fixes for important bugs in this quick post-Christmas update. Changelog includes v0.9.5.1 changes.

Fixes

• Fixed bombers trying to attack with no ammo
• Fixed "Hadron collider" unit launching exploit. Buildings can no longer be placed in open factories.
• Fixed Strike Commanders always having cloak
• Jumping resets a unit's velocity again
• Chicken: Fixed resetting of tech timer to its lowest possible value each time a burrow was killed
• Slowing weapons now affect construction speed
• Fixed Storage description
• Healthbars cannot show negative health values.

Interface

• Fixed Ctrl+C selection of commanders with more than one commander
• Commanders can now have their initial fire and move state set through the menu. Game -> Unit AI -> Initial States -> Misc
• Command menu tabs can be scrolled with [,] and [.]

Balance

• Flamethrower weapons now lead their targets more reliably (as a side effect, they may look odd with LuaShaders off)
• Catapult: cost 4000 -> 3500; AoE 96 -> 128; HP 4500 -> 4000
• Thug beefier: HP 800 -> 850; Shield 1000 -> 1100; Shield regen 14 -> 15
• Tick: Param time 30s -> 25s; Damage 4k -> 3.5k
• Behemoth: cost 3000 -> 2500
• Firewalker is more accurate
• Bandit turret turns 55% faster

Graphics

• Pyro has a new model/texture
• VR Grid no longer obscures weapon effects and the like
• Behemoth has a flashier weapon effect

* Catapult: cost 4000 -> 3500; AoE 96 -> 128; HP 4500 -> 4000

For real? In my experience, it worth the cost. HP is not a big factor for it. Cost+AoE may make it more popular.

* Thug beefier: HP 800 -> 850; Shield 1000 -> 1100; Shield regen 14 -> 15

Tons of Linked Thug rush - I don't like this balance.

* Tick: Param time 30s -> 25s; Damage 4k -> 3.5k

Following the change of Thug. ... Cloak now fear the Shield

* Behemoth: cost 3000 -> 2500
Great, always wanted cheaper Behemoth

Zomg balance changes are so extreme again. Thug got a 25% buff, Tick got a 27% nerf. Thug is 50% better vs Ticks nao, owwwww, time to use Shieldlabz.

Why "too effective"? I think that is a nice concept and it didn't even change. :)

Actually Catapult was buffed to counter tick. It is extremely clear: Tick was nerfed in the same commit as Catapult buffed so there is no doubt that there is a connection.

I wanted to consult Modstats once, but the damn nub is never around.

Licho, I can't get modstats to display information on new versions. (anything after 0.9.0.1)

Freddyboy, I doubt that Thug was buffed to counter Ticks. You know, 'cause shields are 100% useless vs Ticks. My "50% better" comment was a bit exaggerated, it's more like 45%. So instead of 1 Tick countering 16 Thugs you now only get 1 Tick countering 11 Thugs. :)

Well I really only used them vs commanders, especially jumpcoms, but the effective emp time reduction of 10 seconds means I'll think twice before using Ticks. I guess I'll just have to use two Ticks per comm from now on.

Why don't YOU try them yourself and tell US, archl? :)