Some more details about how the Superior Packing Methodology (SPM from now on) works.
_Q (Question): Is the SPM supposed to affect supply boxes and how? Does it depend on whether the person with a backpack has SPM unlocked or not?
_A (Answer): As it stands right now, SPM only affects boxes from the Resupply stratagem, not the Supply Backpack and not the random ammo boxes you find on the map. This is how it’s intended to work. We’re considering making SPM affecting the Supply Backpack as well, but currently it doesn’t.
_Q: Explain how SPM works for the host vs for the other players in a team. If the host has unlocked SPM, the entire team gets access to it, correct? If the host doesn't have it, it doesn't matter if anyone else in the team does, it won't apply anyway, correct?
_A: If the player who summoned the Resupply stratagem has purchased SPM this supply rack will restore full ammo for everyone who uses them/picks them up, because when you request a Resupply stratagem, it’s sent down from your ship. There should be no difference if you're the host or not, as far as we know.
Q: Up to recently, the Recoilless Rifle and the Spear increased the number of rockets from 2 to 3. That was reverted with one of the latest two hotfixes. Was this intended or is it a bug?
_A: No, the RR and Spear revert isn't intentional, we didn't know about it. If we did we would've mentioned it in the patch notes. We’ll take a look at this. Thanks!
_Q: The Flamethrower and HMG get all their spare magazines back from one supply box from the Supply Pack, while the Stalwart and MG get 2/3. However, the Stalwart and MG get 3/3 mags back with SPM unlocked.
_A: We think it's fine that some support weapons restore full ammo by default, even without SPM. We can always adjust if there’s something we and a lot of players feel is off, but for now, we feel this makes sense.
_Q: I know there’s a discussion about making a better visual distinction between default and upgraded boxes to easier be able to tell them apart. Could you tell us a little more about that?
_A: Yes, having them stand out from one another is a must. We’ll try to push this through as quickly as possible.
We hope this straightens out some of the question marks. We’ve been a bit overwhelmed by the interest in the SPM, but we’re not at all surprised by your commitment overall. We know that’s off the charts, and we love it! We also know a lot of you have been waiting for some answers. We try as hard as we can, but please bear with us. There’s a lot of stuff to reply to, and sometimes it’s simply not possible to deliver a satisfying response in a day or two.
Thanks, and happy diving @everyone - with or without Superior Packing Methdology!
Ps. Speaking of modules, there are some new ones just released. Go check ‘em out!