I have gone down in hard defeat once again. Thanks to Primitive for a well-played game. I was out-researched and likely out-colonized almost from the start, my being out-fought was a given. There was a little give and take, but very little. I did most of the giving up and he did most of the taking, especially from kicking my butt repeatedly.
Funny difference in this game was that I still had pretty good production and research going, but the game had been over for a while. I am grateful Primitive was amenable to smearing me just a little longer so I could see how some things played.
I wish him well on the next step up, and I look forward to seeing who I will face next!