How do you know what modules your starbases have?

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I am trying to upgrade several starbases with cultural and resource modules. However, I can't tell which modules are installed and which are available. The only way is to move my constructor to the base, install and see if I have upgrades available. If not, I have to go to another base. This is a huge waste of time. Why isn't there some list of available starbase mods based on your technology? I know the computer knows exactly what mods are available and what can be installed next, why don't I know this?

~SDC~
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
You do.

Click on the Starbase in question. In the details tab at the bottom right-ish of the screen, click the "I" (Information) button. This will give you a levelled list of bonuses being applied to your SB... click the arrows to show the specific modules causing each bonus.

- Ash

~SDC~
Offworld Trading Company
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
All that does is tell me what is installed, it does NOT tell me what I can install. So if I have researched 30 techs, and some would give me resource modules, the only way to know what I can add to a starbase is to read through EACH AND EVERY tech to see what I can install, then go to EACH AND EVERY starbase to see what is installed, then cross those off the list.

Too much of a pain. I like the detail of information in the game, but I don't seem to get the right information all the time.

~SDC~
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Let me re-phrase. I want a list that tells me what modules are AVAIALABLE to be added to starbases, not a list of what are already installed.

~SDC~
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
"I want a list that tells me what modules are AVAIALABLE to be added to starbases, not a list of what are already installed."

I did, indeed, misinterpret your question. I can now see your problem, although I can't say I've had it myself. Unfortunately, now I don't have any easy answer for you. :(

- Ash

~SDC~
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Part of the fun, of course, is also to find out what new feautures you can add to for instance Starbases, after you researched whatever new. I think this is the X of Xplore. For me it's nice NOT to know in advance what I can add to a Starbase, untill I send a module there to find this out. But that's my vision. It is just a matter how you look at things. ;)
Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top
"It's a good thing you're joking, Freya... ".

Me? I am the most serious guy in the world. They say. Since you don't believe me, in the mean time, alt-tabbing between my game in progress and this forum, I ahve mirrored my C drive to TWO external 120 gig USB HD's, so now I'm absolutely sure I don't loose the game. But that part is for another thread. ;) :D LOL
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Actually, you just have to go build at one base. Look over the list. Notice any new modules?

I find this works fine for me. It is only when I get some module techs out of order that I miss that I can now build them (The 3rd module in the series before the second).