Hi all,
I'm just wondering how useful the shields actually are. So far in my games, I rarely use them (only to fill up space), I usually prefer to pump up the attacks of my ships. I read a couple of posts on the dynamics of the fights (how weapons and armor works), and they seemed to suggest that it is good to focus on one weapon (i.e. beam) and try to have multiple types of armor.
So what does everyone think? Do you think armors are essential, or should only be put to fill in remaining space?