Long time no see everyone; I heard about 1.9, got very excited, soiled some clothing, and then installed it. I don't play multiplayer in this game; I am just not into it at all. So, I am always stuck playing the single player campaign over and over again with different mods to spice it up. I've played so many mods where the game is made to be ridiculously easy (your buddies wipe out the competition before you can fire a shot), way too hard (it takes 10 minutes to destroy a single rogue fighter on the first mission because they are constantly recharging shield/nano; not fun), unrealistic leaps of money required to level up...need I go on?
OP said he balanced the SP by hand and I believe it. So far the game feels just right in how it ramps up the difficulty, provides you with resources and moneymaking opportunities. The graphics look incredible; this is a whole new game. Seriously, the graphics are awesome. I'm not very far yet, but I look forward to the new missions you guys have created; the sheer number of missions that you added has me extremely excited.
Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this flawed game that had so much potential. I am greatly impressed, and will float a donation your way once I finish the SP. CF 1.9 IS Freelancer now, as far as I am concerned. There is no equal.
Keep up the fantastic work!