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Finally, the PLANETS. I find this the most tedious
of tasks; going through all of my planets (and when you get to turn
30+, you'll know what I'm talking about) and making sure mines, factories,
and defense posts are built up.
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Be sure to access the HELP menu and look up NATIVE RACE ADVANTAGES... I still never remember them and look them up almost every turn. For instance, a planet with teh Ghipsoidal race will give you an automatic TECH 10 engine capability if you build a STARBASE there... quite costly when you use megacredits alone to boos that tech level.
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Try not to overtax, and build FACTORIES first, so you can use the supplies each turn to eventually build up MINES, and then the costly DEFENSE posts... I remember I once confused MINES with the MINES a ship can lay as a field... you'll find many overlapping terms... good luck. And finally, use the HELP menu, and other on line sources. This tutorial was just scratching the surface, but hopefully made you just a bit more comfortable with the micro-managing game of economics, mathematics, and strategy. Now THERE's a way to sell the game! Trust me, it gets easier on the management side, but as Obi-Wan Kenobi said, "You've taken your first step, into a larger world." Good Luck. |
