For the physics nerds: generators produce power, not energy

[Nyrin]

Edit: realized this likely doesn't belong on the beta board given it's longstanding, but don't see a way I can initiate a move!

In any other genre of game, this would probably off the table to be a pedant about--but with a sci-fi theme, I feel like it's a bit more reasonable to be a stickler about science.

"Power" and "energy" are distinct. Power is energy over time. Generators output power while batteries store energy. Reading "generated energy: 2.4 GW" likely makes a lot of people (passingly, but avoidably) groan internally.

It'd be a small but meaningful string update:

• Power producers (generators, solar panels) could have their descriptions updated
• Anywhere a unit of power is used (MW, TW, GW), it could be called "power" and not "energy"
• As a bonus, "unlimited powah" jokes could start up in full force

Edited August 10, 2021 by Nyrin

[Valck]

On 8/10/2021 at 10:39 PM, Nyrin said:

but don't see a way I can initiate a move

maybe report your own post and kindly ask a moderator to move it to suggestions?