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Rethink research in Beta Feedback Stardock Forums

I posted this once, but I'm not sure if it was read and deleted or just wasn't uploaded etc. I applaud your game. You have succeded in coming up with an original game, that is familiar enough to play out of the box, and unique enough to be replayable. Now, why not apply that same inginuity to the research aspect of the game. Why not make a base stock of research, and some others random, ie: you will have better shield in this game etc. It adds replayability, and to be

culture too powerful in a large galaxy in Beta Feedback Stardock Forums

Culture is too powerful in a large galaxy. When you have more than 1 system you can't colonize in the other galaxies. You can destroy the other guys colonies, but when you colonize it is immediately taken over by the other guy. There has to be a better way. You are forcing the player into a scortched earth strategy when you leave your home galaxy.