[Grandpa Kim]

Actually it's the research cost progression that's a problem.

Your initial research for APB I should be quite pricey, but once your have the initial design, improvement to APB II, APB III should be comparatively cheap. You could address this by putting an intermediate prerequisite between the theoretical sciences and the weaponry.

For instance:

Physics I (50000) > Basic Energy Stream Weapon Design (100000) > Energy Stream Weapons (10000)

Physics would remain the same. Basic ESW Design would give you APB I. Energy Stream Weapons would give you APB II and beyond.

Correction! : Physics would change in that researching it would not give you ESW, but instead, Basic ESW Design.

[ November 01, 2003, 16:45: Message edited by: Grandpa Kim ]