Problem with Shield recharger and stealth generator

Elendae · Post by **Elendae** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:18 pm

Hi everyone,

Just to report a little problem : If you use both the shield recharger and the stealth generator, then when you enable the stealth the shield recharger will instantly use all the weapon energy for trying to restore the shields, so the stealth will remain really less longer (20% for me).

I think this should be corrected, so than the shield recharger will be not active when we are using the stealth.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:24 pm

From post: 108098, Topic: tid=7629, author=Elendae wrote:Hi everyone,

Just to report a little problem : If you use both the shield recharger and the stealth generator, then when you enable the stealth the shield recharger will instantly use all the weapon energy for trying to restore the shields, so the stealth will remain really less longer (20% for me).

I think this should be corrected, so than the shield recharger will be not active when we are using the stealth.

I believe the idea is that we pick what does work for us the best. All items do not and are not meant to be combined.

Elendae · Post by **Elendae** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:22 pm

If that's how it should work, ok. I just want to know if that's really the way it should work or if this is a bug.

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:34 pm

Yes, Elendae, that's how it's supposed to work. I do hope you will visit us in MP on the Remula One server.

Elendae · Post by **Elendae** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:17 pm

Ok thanks for the answer (and at least, 20% isn't that bad). I'll go in MP when I'll finish the IMC quest.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:20 pm

Hi and welcome. You can install more than one stealth generator if you want to hide longer.

Hope to see you in MP!

Ravenfeeder · Post by **Ravenfeeder** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:55 pm

I tried the Sheild Recharger for a bit. No more. It drains the energy from the guns to the shields, resulting, at times, in the dreaded "dead mans click".

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:11 am

Hi Elendae, welcome to the game and forum. Hope to see you out there some time....

Ophiuchus · Post by **Ophiuchus** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:48 am

ok, from the book:
"The shield array recharger works with the energy transfer system, and provides additional shield energy to arrays that become critical, by routing power from the main energy system. For additional defensive capabilities, particularly for heavy transport ships with fewer offensive options. This can be a very effective device".
Now, having said that, the installation of both a shield array recharger and a stealth generator as active equipment items DOES NOT WORK VERY WELL. The stealth generator uses your shields, and actually takes them down in order to create a cloaking field, where you (your ship) can not be seen on radar. With the shield recharger trying to "restore" shield strength, and the stealth generator trying to take down your shields at the very same time, I'm not too surprised that you are having problems. Both items are rather specific in their utility. As in diametric opposition to each other, for very explicit operable reasons. Some contracts/missions such as the spy's, could really be aced better by the proper application of either devices, seperately. First time you fire your weapons while stealthed, guess what ? Got your shields pounded flat by flak cannons, guess what ? Think about how you want to use each of these most excellent equipment items. They both really do enhance game play!

Try this. Hoist your shield recharger into an empty cargo bay. Leave your stealth generator installed and warmed up. Sneak up on your favorite group of adversaries, hit the stealth, and I bet you'll get about 3 minutes coverage. Maybe a bit less, depending on how you have your energy bias set. Good luck.

[Edited on 6-5-2011 by Ophiuchus]

TGS · Post by **TGS** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:05 am

Wow I didn't know you could install more than one stealth generator for increased stealthage. That's awesome. It already lasts like 5 minutes and roughly 15-20 seconds to get it back online after it runs out you could extend that to a very long time. I'll have to go try that.

From post: 108115, Topic: tid=7629, author=SeeJay wrote:Hi and welcome. You can install more than one stealth generator if you want to hide longer.

Hope to see you in MP!

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:37 am

From post: 108115, Topic: tid=7629, author=SeeJay wrote:Hi and welcome. You can install more than one stealth generator if you want to hide longer.

Hope to see you in MP!

You can install multiple one time use Stealth Devices, but only one rechargable Stealth Generator as far as I know this was the case in Legends and I think is also the case in Mercenary unless this has been changed. Why should you be able to install multiple Stealth Generator in your Equipment slots while all other equipment you can only install one of each? Otherwise it will tell you equipment is already installed....

coursaros · Post by **coursaros** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:01 pm

Hello everybody!
I love this game! ! !
I recently, i bought a stealth activator, but i don't know how to activate it. What key do i have to use?
Can someone help me please?

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:31 pm

I have not tried to install multiple stealth generators. I have only come across one, and I paid full price for it, but I have never regretted the decision, or even taken it off. I love the thing. It usually lasts about 5 minutes or so...plenty long enough to complete a spy mission.

Not so good in combat, though, as it takes down your shields. If you are going to sneak up on a foe, you had better make sure that you can take them down quickly, or they will make mince meat out of you when they return fire.

Post by **Marvin** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:15 pm

Stealth generator or the stealth device? The device goes into a weapons slot and fires off like a missile ... but, be careful. It won't launch until your energy is at 100% ... which takes a short time normally (but seems really, really long when you've just jumped into a horde of Vonari).

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:11 am

Generator. The only things I don't like about the SG are:

You can't stealth when your shield < 100%. That means that you can't sneak out of a fight unless you distance yourself enough to let your shield fully recharge.

You are completely defenseless when you decloak.

Missiles do not lose their locks. I think this is the one that peeves me the most. They must use Magic Missile.

Post by **Marvin** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:58 am

From post: 174494, Topic: tid=7629, author=Nigel_Strange wrote:Missiles do not lose their locks. I think this is the one that peeves me the most. They must use Magic Missile.

Try 3rd person view for a minute and throttle up while cloaked. Guess what? Your afterburner plume is visible.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:13 am

From post: 174491, Topic: tid=7629, author=coursaros wrote:Hello everybody!
I love this game! ! !
I recently, i bought a stealth activator, but i don't know how to activate it. What key do i have to use?
Can someone help me please?

Hi and welcome.

In your main game folder you have a keymap image with all bindings.

To activate Stealth Generator, press I. (Installed in a equipment slot)
The Stealth Field is installed in your missile slots and is activated with the launch missile
button, default 'Shift'

coursaros · Post by **coursaros** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:20 am

From post: 174496, Topic: tid=7629, author=SeeJay wrote:
Hi and welcome.

In your main game folder you have a keymap image with all bindings.

To activate Stealth Generator, press I. (Installed in a equipment slot)
The Stealth Field is installed in your missile slots and is activated with the launch missile
button, default 'Shift'

:P Bummer ! ! !

:P

I've double checked previously the keymap image, but didn't notice it until now! Thank you very much SeeJay! ! ! You saved me!

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:25 am

Anytime mate.

Good hunting!