"Free" production/research

November 27, 2003 10:55 AM from

I can't quite figure out what "Free" means.

I know its the plus figures (xx + xx)on your planet screen, but does "Free" mean that they don't count against your income when calculating your decifit/surplus ?

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Reply #1 November 27, 2003 12:50 PM from

Stardock Forums Top

Hello Aaberq,

the right-hand side of the + is indeed production/research which you do no pay for. An easy way to see this in action is to start a game with the technologist party and take maximum picks in research. You then set 100% research and adjust your spending until your only colony generates exactly 40 research points (on a large map, 50 on a huge map, probably less on a smaller map). By exactly 40, I mean that xx + yy = 40. To simplify the problem, set your tax rate to 0%. When you hit next turn, your treasury will go down by xx, not by xx + yy, proving the right-hand side is indeed free.

~SDC~

Reply #2 November 27, 2003 1:17 PM from

Stardock Forums Top

Thanks...isn't that just nice

Reply #3 November 30, 2003 6:06 PM from

Stardock Forums Top

For more detailed information, check the article "Economics in Galciv" in the Encyclopedia section of this website.

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