Problem
Reddit feedback shows that some players are unfamiliar with the term "TWR", while Terra Invicta presents the same practical concept to players as ship acceleration.
This is not primarily a calculation issue. The current values may be correct, but the user-facing terminology does not match the vocabulary players already know from the game UI.
When users see "TWR" as the primary term, they may not understand that it corresponds to the acceleration stat they use when designing ships in-game.
Goal
Use "Acceleration" as the primary user-facing term, while keeping "TWR" as a secondary or technical term where useful.
Scope
This issue is about terminology, labels, tooltips, help text, and localization.
It should not change the underlying calculation unless a separate calculation bug is found.
Suggested direction
Use wording like:
Acceleration
Acceleration (TWR / mg)
Minimum acceleration
Tooltips should explain the relationship in game terms:
Terra Invicta shows this as ship acceleration. Internally, this is derived from thrust divided by ship mass and may also be described as TWR.
Avoid tooltips that only expand the acronym without connecting it to the in-game stat.
Acceptance criteria
Non-goals
- Do not redesign the acceleration calculation.
- Do not remove TWR entirely from advanced or technical contexts.
Problem
Reddit feedback shows that some players are unfamiliar with the term "TWR", while Terra Invicta presents the same practical concept to players as ship acceleration.
This is not primarily a calculation issue. The current values may be correct, but the user-facing terminology does not match the vocabulary players already know from the game UI.
When users see "TWR" as the primary term, they may not understand that it corresponds to the acceleration stat they use when designing ships in-game.
Goal
Use "Acceleration" as the primary user-facing term, while keeping "TWR" as a secondary or technical term where useful.
Scope
This issue is about terminology, labels, tooltips, help text, and localization.
It should not change the underlying calculation unless a separate calculation bug is found.
Suggested direction
Use wording like:
Tooltips should explain the relationship in game terms:
Avoid tooltips that only expand the acronym without connecting it to the in-game stat.
Acceptance criteria
Non-goals