Heh, in my first koth game 5/6 of the first systems I explored had either giant clouds of gas in various pretty colors or black holes. The 6th system had 2 tiny planets..
Needless to say, I lost and quick!
But I still say that the balance thing sounds a bit predictable. I would prefer a "paradise" start with Alneyan looking things over and starting us in reasonably good spots. But that might well be a bit of work and I know Alneyan to be a busy individual so I shan't demand it.
All the other settings are fine tho so lets fiddle with this one a day or so more?
Definitely not looking for true randomness but also not seeking true non randomness, heh.
Rathar