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Shield Boost Amplifiers & Capital Module Interaction

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Alexander McKeon
Perkone
Caldari State
#1 - 2013-04-03 22:40:55 UTC
After a couple of dreadnought kills in our home system (Phoenix, Naglfar) while defending it from Russian invaders, I noticed something weird about their fits in that shield boost amplifiers aren't supposed to work (according to the modules descriptions) with capital sized modules. I checked with a buddy who is able to pilot a Phoenix on the test server, and according to both the show info and tooltips, the boost amplifiers do indeed affect the boost amount from a Capital Shield Booster. The meta version of the module was also tested, with an identical result. I presume that the same is also true on the live server, but since this has not been verified on Tranquility, I felt this forum to be the appropriate place for discussion.

Testing method:

  1. Equip Shield Boost Amplifier II & Capital Shield Booster
  2. Undock, check show info & tooltips for modules.
  3. Disable Shield Boost Amplifier II, note changes on Show Info & module tooltips.


The Phoenix in question was also tested in the combat areas on the test server, and the tank did indeed seem to be affected by the boost amplifiers as displayed in the tooltips.

Clarification from the Devs as to whether this interaction should occur or not would be greatly appreciated.
Tzu Wu
State War Academy
Caldari State
#2 - 2013-04-04 00:52:34 UTC
Not a dev but if this is the case,some splainin is in order.
CCP Goliath
C C P
C C P Alliance
#3 - 2013-04-04 12:27:37 UTC
The description of the item is incorrect and we are aware of that issue.

CCP Goliath | QA Director | EVE Illuminati | @CCP_Goliath
ElQuirko
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#4 - 2013-04-04 19:06:40 UTC
CCP Goliath wrote:
The description of the item is incorrect and we are aware of that issue.


Rep amps pl0x?

Dodixie > Hek
CCP Goliath
C C P
C C P Alliance
#5 - 2013-04-05 10:02:23 UTC
ElQuirko wrote:
CCP Goliath wrote:
The description of the item is incorrect and we are aware of that issue.


Rep amps pl0x?


Not a designer sorry bro. Hit up Fozzie, Ytterbium, Tallest or Rise on Features and Ideas

CCP Goliath | QA Director | EVE Illuminati | @CCP_Goliath
Hannott Thanos
Squadron 15
#6 - 2013-04-05 10:05:28 UTC
ElQuirko wrote:
CCP Goliath wrote:
The description of the item is incorrect and we are aware of that issue.


Rep amps pl0x?

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Auxillary Nano Pump II - Repair amount +20%

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Implying Implications
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2013-04-05 13:28:02 UTC
Are shield boost amplifiers supposed to work with capital reps? Why do crystal implants and some other hardwirings not work with capital reps?

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Turelus
Utassi Security
The Curatores Veritatis Auxiliary
#8 - 2013-04-06 15:27:53 UTC
ElQuirko wrote:
CCP Goliath wrote:
The description of the item is incorrect and we are aware of that issue.


Rep amps pl0x?

Sure, right after we get Shield HP implants to keep shield Supers on par with Armour in HP. P

Turelus CEO Utassi Security
Alice Katsuko
Perkone
Caldari State
#9 - 2013-04-06 19:39:01 UTC  |  Edited by: Alice Katsuko
Implying Implications wrote:
Are shield boost amplifiers supposed to work with capital reps? Why do crystal implants and some other hardwirings not work with capital reps?


Because it's impossible to make a viable dual-shield-booster setup on a shield tanking capital. A shield capital with a shield booster and shield boost amplifier has a similar tank to an armor capital with dual armor reppers. Without, active shield tanking a capital in any effective manner would be impossible. The shield boost amplifier is the only active-tank-boosting module that affects capital mods, because it is integral to the way active shield tanking works.