A common technical issue in the game involves the discrepancy between the original "paper" design and the actual ship in your fleet:
: These ships are highly susceptible to being sunk by a single well-placed salvo. AI-controlled ships are often "paper-armored," making them easy targets for players with balanced designs. Design "Expiration" (Paper vs. Fleet) Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts
Players often design "paper" ships to maximize offensive stats within tight weight budgets. A common technical issue in the game involves
: As technology advances, original ship designs may "expire" or become too heavy to build if they aren't manually updated every 2–3 years. Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts