does hull reinforcement package affect manoeuvrability ?

[lycan6under]

I know ship gets heavier but it also doesnt seem as nimble.or is that just in my head ?

 

[Starf]

Yes. As ship gets heavier, your thrusters are less effective and there is bonus inertia...

 

[Chewtoy]

also it effects shields, the bigger the hull over the optimal shield generator mass, the slower shield recharge.

 

[Midian27]

they are very heavy, the game uses a thrust/mass formula to determine your maneuverability and top speed. So by increasing mass, you reduce overall speed and maneuverability.

 

[lycan6under]

cheers guys

 

[Mephane]

also it effects shields, the bigger the hull over the optimal shield generator mass, the slower shield recharge.

This is not true.

1. Shield recharge has a constant absolute value which has been experimentally shown to be 1MJ/s for any ship and any shield.
2. The optimal and max mass values shown on shield generators only ever refer to the naked hull mass. Adding or removing mass to/from a ship has no effect on shield strength.