gnatinator

gnatinator

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I usually convert my class 4's (especially the ones beside the homeworld) to mini production planets for light defence and sensor craft (very useful early game imo, especially if you chose military production master for race) Two factories (and any more I can add on due to terraforming later), one starport., and of course the capital. Although I think dedicating those planets to research works well too. (depending on the size of map you are playing)

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Hey guys, I was wondering what kinda tactics you employ to win suicidal games, especially early game. I find I cant win unless I boost up diplomacy to max and tech pimp (won a game on large map, 9 civs employing this tactic). Otherwise (say I choose Yor and max out production) I usually fall waaaay too far behind tech wise (usually military aswell) early on and all the computers come in for the kill after about 30 turns. Thoughts

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Hey guys, I was wondering how you get your metaverse stats to show below your posts like so many of you do! From what I can see, nothing shows for me, although ive played a few metaverse games and submitted them.

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Proper management of the tax rate/industrial capacity sliders, and the military/social/research rate sliders play a big role in whether you sink or swim on the higher levels. I didnt even know about the industrial cap slider until after I played 4 or 5 games (no, i didnt read the tutes lol ) I just beat a game on crippling last night. <img

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I was in a similar situation last night, but against the humans. comps can sure amass a large, powerful fleet if given the time. Anyway, my military was totally outnumbered. I knew this before hand and decided to do something before it was too late. Most of the galaxies current ships (including the large earthling cruisers) were massive cannon/armour dreadnaughts. I quickly allocated my research points into laser weapons and teched up the tr

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