: This weight savings is funneled into high-speed engines (e.g., 21–22 knots for early light cruisers) and massive batteries of secondary or main guns.
: To avoid your "paper" designs becoming obsolete or technically "too heavy" due to background research updates, players recommend refitting or creating new classes every few years rather than keeping old blueprints. Managing Shared Designs If you are looking to "generate" or share a design file:
A common technical issue in the game involves the discrepancy between the original "paper" design and the actual ship in your fleet:
: These binary files can be shared with other players or content creators for use in custom battles or campaigns. Note that the AI can only build shared designs if it has researched the exact required technology. Optimization Tips
: These ships are highly susceptible to being sunk by a single well-placed salvo. AI-controlled ships are often "paper-armored," making them easy targets for players with balanced designs. Design "Expiration" (Paper vs. Fleet)
: Use towers with lower weight even if they have slightly worse stats to keep your displacement down.
: Hold CTRL while moving parts to bypass standard "lock points," allowing for tighter, more weight-efficient designs.