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Reply to FreeHotSex! [Otherwise known as my burning questions about Trade] in Strategies Stardock Forums

1. Trade bases only get the bonus when the little freighter ship is in the same sector with the base. 2. Resource mining modules on a starbase that is on a resource affect the whole civ; other starbase effects like production bonuses affect only planets in the same sector. ~SDC~

Reply to Has Anyone seen a space monster since 1.03 came out? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Yes, I voted the Zoo to the Altarians and the Space Sharks popped out right away. ~SDC~

Reply to Starbase Maint Idea Thread in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Why not add more maintenance cost as you add modules to the starbase? A basic one-constructor job could be cheap, while a fully tricked-out Trade base with Culture improvements might cost quite a few BC's per turn. ~SDC~

Reply to New minor civ = free planet for human in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

A (basically free) new planet is worth a lot more than a trade route that would take years to develop. ~SDC~

Reply to FreeHotSex! [Otherwise known as my burning questions about Trade] in Strategies Stardock Forums

You've got the basics. Just crank up the trade routes and count your money. Put some picks into Trade and Diplomacy abilities. Trade gets you more money from the routes, and Diplomacy helps you keep your trading partners sweet. Here's one strategy that worked nicely when I started out stuck in a corner: stay Neutral-to-good and then establish lots of routes with your Evil neighbors after the UP votes to limit *their* routes. The Yor were the dominant race: they had three times

Reply to Dealing with RECESSION in Strategies Stardock Forums

The way I deal with them is to sell some goodies to the AI to alleviate the cash flow problem. But it sounds like you were being destabilized after the recession. ~SDC~

Reply to Is it possible to steal tech like in the original GalCiv? in Strategies Stardock Forums

"Cost/benefit, I'm better off keeping the money." You won't say that if you get the Dread Lord event (which is prevented if you have Advanced espionage). ~SDC~

Reply to How do I stop the rebellions? in Strategies Stardock Forums

You can put in some Propaganda (on the Details page for each planet) and build a News Network. Start earlier building cultural influence and resistance buildings like Embassies and Cultural Exchanges. Grab an Influence starbase. ~SDC~

Reply to how could anyone play on a map smaller than large? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Medium/Occasional/Scattered for my latest game. The Yor got six to my three and everybody else's two or so star systems. I would have had two others except that's where the Alexians and the Carinoids were. (I have them *now*). ~SDC~

Reply to starbase won't heal in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I'd like to be able to drop a Constructor on a damaged starbase and have the option to repair all or most of the damage. ~SDC~

Reply to I-League in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Don't they show up in the Minor list? I'm sure they did in my last game. ~SDC~

Reply to Small problem and a suggestion.. in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

That's what the "find" button does. :) ~SDC~

Reply to So *THAT*s what a wormhole is for! in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

You have to set it on a course back to where it's "in range" is all. ~SDC~

Reply to Civ Starting Placement in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

It should try harder. :) ~SDC~

Reply to Should I use "Stardock Central"? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Stardock. The software library works OK and the discussion group sucks less than using the webpage. ~SDC~

Reply to Where are the Transports? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

The path to get to Transports is Propulsion/Cold Fusion/Impulse Drive. ~SDC~

Reply to capturing a planet with influence in 1.3 in Strategies Stardock Forums

No, it's not your imagination. And you can't destabilize them either. ~SDC~

Metaverse is nice but is anyone hosting a GOTM? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

You know the theory: somebody starts a game and saves it on turn one, before making any moves. Then they upload the save file so that everybody can play from the exact same start position and compare notes. It's very popular on the CIV3 forums. ~SDC~

Reply to Metaverse annoying! :-( in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

"I am using AOL." I am sorry to hear that. ;( ~SDC~

Reply to Experienced player please give some advice in Strategies Stardock Forums

There are the special trade goods like Aphrodisiac or Frictionless Clothing that you have to compete to build, or you can sell ships or tech for some quick cash. ~SDC~

Reply to They go stronger each day!!!!????? in Strategies Stardock Forums

Huh. It's always been the weakling that gets it in my games. No, I don't know of any way to turn it off. ~SDC~

Reply to UP issues system tweaks in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I've seen the ban on Terror Stars come up as a permanent ban. ~SDC~

Reply to They go stronger each day!!!!????? in Strategies Stardock Forums

It only gives it to the weakest of the AI's when they're getting whomped. *IF* they survive and thrive they'll eventually do you in. ~SDC~

Reply to Metaverse annoying! :-( in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

That's what it did to me until I re-registered with the drengin key instead of the CD key. ~SDC~

Reply to What is that powerful 'red worm' in space? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I've managed to avoid getting the Prison early in the game. They should get better stuff when they break out if you've got Dreadnoughts. Wait, I didn't say that... ;) ~SDC~