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Originally posted by rdouglass:
I have seen many AI use phased shields. Of course, not in the early games - they just don't have the time to research them. I'm not positive, but I believe the AI has a much more "balanced" research regime than I do - I tend to focus on 2-3 specific areas, max it out, and move on to the next area(s).
I do conceed that PPB's are a great early game weapon, but as many have said, the AI needs a little help at first to get going. Once they have about 50-60 turns without encountering a human, they become a much better challenge. That's why I don't use 'em (PPB's) and thats why I always play in a huge galaxy (250 systems).
First, how do you play in a huge galaxy?
Second... how many turns do most of your games Last?
When I played without any AI bonus, it seemed like I finished up most of my large map games in under 200 turns. Once I got PPB's, max sensors, max ECM and Battlecruisers, I just started opening wormholes into enemy systems and systematically destroying their planets. I never saw the need to research anything higher.
I guess 200 turns is still early game?