Stellaris grand strategy space game by Paradox discussy thingy thready thingy

Perky_Goth · 2018-04-19T14:21:29.180Z

https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/dev-team-2-0-3-patch-released-checksum-6da2.1089883/page-11#post-24118664

The issue with placeholder/missing graphics and sound assets was traced to a faulty Steam upload. In any case stand by for a resolution before the weekend.

OTOH, no reply on why the AI doesn’t build Starbase modules, but it might be the same thing.

Mysterio · 2018-04-19T17:12:09.631Z

Fixed in the 2.0.4 BETA update:

steamcommunity.com – 19 Apr 18

Stellaris :: Cherryh 2.0.4 BETA available!

Hi all, As you know there were some issues with 2.0.3 released yesterday. We've spent the day fixing the worst of them in hopes of getting things in better shape for you all for the weekend. However, we finished this rather late in the day and we're...

Hechicera · 2018-04-19T19:06:23.066Z

If the bug you had was just the graphics, or the AI then the first iteration of 2.0.4 is fine.

My game started under 2.0.3 is not fixed under 2.0.4, and one issue isn’t helped by rolling back to 2.0.2.

I’m not going to start more saves until 2.0.4 looks a little more robust, but I play on Ironman, so it is easy for me to get stuck in a bugged save.

Wo1verine · 2018-04-23T19:06:38.304Z

Finally! A lot of people have been asking for the map to open up as you explore. No more immediately knowing where the choke points are. Might jump back in when this comes out seeing as 2.0.* has been one big beta.

twitter.com

Martin Anward (Martin_Anward)

In the 2.1 'Niven' update, you will need to chart the hyperlane network, with only the hyperlanes within your hyperlane detection range being known at the start. Hyperlane detection range is generally about twice your sensor range, with science ships having a bonus to it. https://t.co/DSIHTeVuX0

11:15 AM - 23 Apr 2018 610 56

KevinC · 2018-04-23T19:31:31.072Z

Yep, looks like they’re ramping up the Exploration and discovery content in the next immersion pack.

jpinard · 2018-04-23T20:31:38.278Z

KevinC:

Wiz mentioned that there’s another patch in the works before they fully shift over to the next update. Hopefully there’s AI tweaks in there.

I can’t imagine AI not being a focus for Wiz, given all the work he did with the EU4 project when he was the dedicated AI Dev. If what @Perky_Goth says is accurate about Wiz wanting a more thorough overhaul of the AI, that would mirror situations in HOI4 where modders created scripted division templates as an easy (relatively) way to make the AI more competitive, but Paradox shied away from that sort of fix, since it would constantly get out of date. They wanted a more dynamic/permanent solution.

I think that intention is good, but they shouldn’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. If their are immediate and major issues to address, take what action you can for a bandaid fix, in my opinion.

The way Paradox goes about it means we’re waiting literal years to get the AI updates we need. While it’s just normal job work for them, for players who need competent AI it’s like waiting for the wheels to arrive for your car. I know bad analogy. ;)

dd0029 · 2018-04-23T22:28:40.265Z

I’ve been playing with a combination of the Glavius AI Mod and the Enhanced AI mod on Commodore lately. This is proving to be something of a challenge.

KevinC · 2018-04-23T22:49:23.600Z

That’s great to hear. I’ll be sure to snag those mods.

MikeJ · 2018-04-24T01:45:36.653Z

Thanks for the info. Hopefully later this week I’ll get a chance to play.

Perky_Goth · 2018-04-24T03:42:06.253Z

Oh my bad, I could’ve linked to them much earlier. smacks forehead

MikeJ · 2018-04-24T13:39:26.114Z

Perky_Goth:

I could’ve linked to them much earlier.

For my part, I wouldn’t have trouble finding them (though it’s nice to post links). I just appreciated the hands-on feedback.

Scotten · 2018-04-24T14:07:36.918Z

So if I:

declare war on another empire
make claim on all his systems
easily destroy all his fleet and conquer his planets
and then watch both our war scores sloooowly creep up (over 13+ years) but he does not surrender and I can’t get him to accept

Does that mean I made too many claims? IE should I break out my claims over 2+ wars?

MikeJ · 2018-04-24T15:02:15.706Z

Is the target empire part of a federation? Or maybe in an alliance? There are supposed to surrender if they are completely occupied and have no allies in the war.

dd0029 · 2018-04-24T15:10:12.478Z

Not necessarily, depending on which recent patch you are on, there is something wonky (again) with warscore calculations. From what I have read, it isn’t factoring in planet occupation.

Once the other guy hits 100, you can usually force it to end in a “white peace” where you keep everything you have claimed and have occupied at that point.

MikeJ · 2018-04-24T15:11:38.214Z

Hopefully they start having some automated tests at some point.

dd0029 · 2018-04-24T15:12:13.453Z

Really, where’s the fun in that? ;)

Perky_Goth · 2018-04-24T15:22:06.943Z

dd0029:

you can usually force it to end in a “white peace”

And I thought QT3 was full of grognards!
White peace means there are no gains for anyone… which I think would still be useful in the game instead of having to trade systems to end the war.

jsnell · 2018-04-24T17:25:17.912Z

dd0029:

Once the other guy hits 100, you can usually force it to end in a “white peace” where you keep everything you have claimed and have occupied at that point.

I thought it was everything you’ve occupied? Claims are irrelevant for the status quo peace.

dd0029 · 2018-04-24T17:37:42.001Z

If you occupy something you haven’t claimed, it reverts at the status quo. That I know.

Scotten · 2018-04-24T22:58:40.212Z

I think I’ve tried this on 2.02 and 2.04beta and I couldn’t get these jerks to capitulate. Maybe I’ll just hold off until a new patch is released.