Improved Meteor Shields #27937
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What Does This PR Do
Why It's Good For The Game
The old algorithm for meteor shield coverage was... bad. Like, really bad. Like, "it just counted all the things in view of a satellite" bad. It made no sense, and was woefully inaccurate.
The new algorithm is not only more accurate, it feels better, because with the console upgrade, you can watch the meteor simulation and see exactly where you need more shielding to protect the station.
Images of changes
2025-01-10.15-01-42.mp4
Since the video, it also became possible to click on the satellites in the map view to toggle them.
Testing
Verified that tabs, zoom level, and map offset were all preserved when reopening the UI.
Opened each tab both with and without a meteor shield goal, and with and without shield sats.
Ran a simulation with no satellites and watched the station get pelted.
Ran a simulation with some active satellites and watched the station get pelted less.
Ended a round with >75% coverage. Got greentext.
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Changelog
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tweak: The meteor shield coverage algorithm has been changed to throw simulated meteors at the station. This means that 100% coverage is now (close to) complete protection of the station.
tweak: The shield satellite control computer has been given a complete overhaul, and will now display the coverage simulation in real time.
tweak: The meteor shield goal is now considered complete at 75% coverage. You must perform a simulation with the control computer to calculate your coverage.
tweak: Shield sat crates are now cheaper (250 -> 100) and contain more shields (3 -> 4) to account for the increased difficulty of coverage.
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