[JLS]

Originally posted by Yimboli:
no, the population spread isn't that bad. I can't afford to transport my people because the starliners cost 1k minerals maintenance, so the 6 i have is already stretching it. as for the cities on my best planets, they take so damn long to build that i only have a few on each one.

How do i lower the maintenance cost? (other than the racial traits) that would even it out a LOT.

Build resource facilities on Planets that generate near 88% or better resource, and then trade for any other needed resources thru your Empires Trade Center (Food for Rads etc. it is also very beneficial to encourage Trade with another Player, AI or Human.

Also note that Communities do take several months to build and Cities may take a few years to expand with an adequate population base that will consume much in food and other resources when expantion is ongoing; Moreover, target Urban Developed Growth to planets that are NOT high in resource reserves as Cities do not require resource extraction to produce.

With pre-racial start settings, you may set your maintenance characteristics for a modest benefit. Players may also consider Crystalline maintenance advantages as well.

If you are new to AIC plaese set AI bonus to LOW, the AI will be overwelming at higher settings.


JLS

[ May 01, 2004, 01:23: Message edited by: JLS ]