[Gozra]

I have read this thread from stem to stern and I have yet to hear of anything as Gamey. Therefore I am doubling the prize to 20 Galatic Credits. And as for 'mothballing' ships. In space things don't rust. And IN my opinion the build and mothball situation works just fine. The game has a sloution to that problem just limit the amount of ships to around 500.
And it's looking like 'Gamey' is in direct proportion to games played.
And I must point out with the way this game can be modified and the setup choices you have you can make a level playing field for any group of players. ( you may have to play a few games but a fair start can be achieved.) And I strongly suspect that some players are unwilling to do the hard work involved to achieve complete dominance in a game.
(I finshed a game recently in which a player built 3 or more ringworlds just to stay competetive)
BTW I liked the more than 100 accidental mines per sector it really put a risk element into the game. In 1.78 you just have to plan for about 200 mines max. (I miss the old minelaying/minesweeps Baseships)

Maybe we should start a nasty trick thread.