What happens to the minerals the MULE is holding when the MULEs timed life expires? Do they dissapear or does the player get them?



Also, how effective are the Obelisk's Shield and Energy Recharge abilities?

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What happens to the minerals the MULE is holding when the MULEs timed life expires? Do they dissapear or does the player get them?



Also, how effective are the Obelisk's Shield and Energy Recharge abilities?

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Currently, the minerals the MULE is holding when it dies are lost unfortunately.

The Obelisk's shield regeneration is currently at a 1:1 ratio and the energy transfer ability is at a 2:1 ratio (Obelisk energy to unit casting energy). These ratios are of course subject to balance. Originally, the energy transfer ability was at a 1:1 and that proved to be much too easy to fire off consecutive Psi Storms on incoming enemies while defending and attacking.

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Can you drop the MULE directly on a mineral patch and it will automatically start harvesting?

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Yup.

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Are the Shield and Energy Recharge abilities useful enough of the time to compete with Proton Charge?
There is allot of concern that they may not be as good an alternative as say comsat is to MULE.

Thanks again Karune :)

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In my opinion, both recharge abilities are very useful, but often times it is better to build a second Obelisk when you can afford it to then use those abilities. If you are 100% efficient with probe buff, your first Obelisk should never have extra energy for the use of other abilities.