When you get a Tech Upgrade, can we buy the upgrades in small portions instead of ever increasing sizes and costs? I would love to see some 1-2 point increases to Weapons, Defenses and Warp. Sometimes for balance, you need to add TWO Warp Engines, not just one.

Also.... a major complaint I have is the SFX being tied to the tech level. If all the races are at about the same place Tech Wise, then all the SFX looks pretty much the same!! How about giving different Aliens different appearing SFX? Even different colored beams would be a relief. Havuing more variety in the SFX that was available in Player Ships would be very nice also. I play hours to build up my fleet to the point where I can have decent battles. How about adding some spice to it?