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Reply to Population Troubles in Strategies Stardock Forums

I have a question about population. What is it good for? I read that pq is the only factor that affects the amount of money a planet generates. And, just because a planet can potentially produce more doesn't mean it will, does it? I mean, if I am at 30% spending and increase the potential production, I am still restricted by the 30%, correct? Also, the research labs give +25% research. Does this extra research cost any money? Thanks Rob

Reply to Questions regarding population in Strategies Stardock Forums

Okay, here is another question: how do you tell when a colony has reached max population? Thanks Rob

Questions regarding population in Strategies Stardock Forums

Okay, here is my second problem (on bonuspack 1.03): I have +70% population growth and colonize almost all planets within my reach at the start of the game, from 13 quality and up. The computer seems to catch up and surpass my population relatively quickly, despite the AI being sub-normal! I just can't seem to compete! Also, should I be defending with Battle Axes early in the game, or with Defenders, because they cost less? Their economies are bigger than mine, too. What is your

Technical Support in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I downloaded the game directly, and didn't get a cd, and didn't use Stardock Central. Star Dock Central originally wouldn't validate my e-mail address. I tried today, and it seemed to validate it, but now I don't know how to use it! Is it too late? How do I get into it? On my computer, I go start - Strategy First - Galactic Civilizations - Stardock, and it takes me to the Star Dock home page. But how do I get into the actual program to update using Star Dock Central?! Then I see the 1.04

Star Base Question in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I see resources on the map that aren't near my star systems. It says "research +5%," for example. My question is: is that a universal bonus, or is it just for planets I own in the same sector?