Store Page
Empyrion - Galactic Survival
All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos Workshop News Guides Reviews

Empyrion - Galactic Survival

Store Page
Forge Master Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:06pm
Force Field Thing
What's it for? I thought it would deflect attacks, but it does not?
< >
Showing 1-15 of 22 comments
TwitchyJ Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:08pm 
It is only used for sealing oxygen into an area. It doesn't absorb impact.
#1
Forge Master Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:12pm 
Originally posted by TwitchyJ:
It is only used for sealing oxygen into an area. It doesn't absorb impact.
Why is that even a thing? The doors and Hangar doors already do that.
#2
BulletRidden Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:44pm 
To create larger openings than hanger doors can cover.
#3
Sparrowhawk65 Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:47pm 
You must have missed this part of the release notes...

- We added airtight force fields in different sizes
- The force fields keep O2 inside your base. They do not work as a hitpoint barrier (planned for a future iteration)
#4
Forge Master Dec 17, 2017 @ 8:12pm 
Originally posted by Sparrowhawk65:
You must have missed this part of the release notes...

- We added airtight force fields in different sizes
- The force fields keep O2 inside your base. They do not work as a hitpoint barrier (planned for a future iteration)
Why wouldn't a sealed base not hold onto oxygen?
Last edited by Forge Master; Dec 17, 2017 @ 8:12pm
#5
Móðsognir Dec 17, 2017 @ 8:23pm 
Originally posted by Forgewolf:
Originally posted by TwitchyJ:
It is only used for sealing oxygen into an area. It doesn't absorb impact.
Why is that even a thing? The doors and Hangar doors already do that.

This is more options than just doors and garage doors. You can now make an airtight structure with columns, or maybe a 2x2 round opening, etc. the doors and garage doors are airtight not because they are doors, but because of their forcefield. open just a door in real life and your seal is broken.
#6
Sparrowhawk65 Dec 17, 2017 @ 8:23pm 
It does. The airtight forcefields allow you to seal areas but walk through them without the swooshing of the doors. Also, take the MS Titan hangers. They are like fly-through tubes allowing ships to fly out without hanger doors. With the new force-fields, the hangers can now be made airtight.
#7
rphillips1986 Dec 17, 2017 @ 8:36pm 
15x25 hangar access, sealed with forcefields. Too big to be properly sealed with hangar doors or shutters.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1231712475

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1231712431

Gun deck, sealed with forcefield. Guns can still shoot out, so they are now better protected from enemies and yet the area around them is still sealed.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1231712418
Last edited by rphillips1986; Dec 17, 2017 @ 10:12pm
#8
Forge Master Dec 17, 2017 @ 9:58pm 
I see. Thanks
#9
L37 Dec 18, 2017 @ 12:54am 
I also used them to make small, open but still airtight cockpits. Visibility is better than with glass, it is easier to get into, and it still offers oxygen and temperature protection.
1*2 and may be even 1*1 (did not try putting ventilator under the seat) CV cocpit is now possible, which allows really minimalistic CV-s for mining and such.
Last edited by L37; Dec 18, 2017 @ 1:00am
#10
fe_quirino Dec 18, 2017 @ 2:07pm 
Basically you can passthrought without waiting for dors to opening (or not opening in some cases) in pve and can make airtight seal combat areas in pvp for maintance during or after battle. It's a big update. But after a forcefield as barrier it will be an even bigger update. Forcefiedl era is coming ;)
#11
Forge Master Dec 18, 2017 @ 3:31pm 
Originally posted by Xathos:
Originally posted by Forgewolf:
What's it for? I thought it would deflect attacks, but it does not?
Helps to read the patch notes.

Where can I flag this comment for stupidity?
Not sure, but I do know that one was flagged for being rude. :)
#12
Xathos Dec 18, 2017 @ 4:55pm 
Originally posted by Forgewolf:
Originally posted by Xathos:
Helps to read the patch notes.

Where can I flag this comment for stupidity?
Not sure, but I do know that one was flagged for being rude. :)
Cool, and the other was being flagged for being problematic.
#13
rphillips1986 Dec 18, 2017 @ 5:08pm 
Originally posted by Xathos:
Originally posted by Forgewolf:
Not sure, but I do know that one was flagged for being rude. :)
Cool, and the other was being flagged for being problematic.
OMG, really? Children please, sit in your rooms until you can get along. Serriously, this forum feels like its just gotten about 20 times more hostile than it normally is. Whats the deal? Is everyone stressed from the holidays? I think we're all on Santas naughty list by now.
#14
Xathos Dec 18, 2017 @ 5:20pm 
Originally posted by rphillips1986:
Originally posted by Xathos:
Cool, and the other was being flagged for being problematic.
OMG, really? Children please, sit in your rooms until you can get along. Serriously, this forum feels like its just gotten about 20 times more hostile than it normally is. Whats the deal? Is everyone stressed from the holidays? I think we're all on Santas naughty list by now.
Nah, and it's just somebody too lazy to do basic reading, and then asking a stupid question.

He's also jaded. So, yeah. It became a thing.
#15
< >
Showing 1-15 of 22 comments
Per page: 1530 50

Empyrion - Galactic Survival > General Discussions > Topic Details
Date Posted: Dec 17, 2017 @ 6:06pm
Posts: 22

Discussions Rules and Guidelines