1.19 Space Yards no fun?

[Jubala]

Prior to 1.19 one of my top priority fields to research early was Space Yards all the way so I could build alot of fairly good base space yards. Now in 1.19 i hardly ever research it until late in the game because of the cost and it's limiting my playing style alot since I rely heavily on base space yards.

So I have been thinking about how to change the situation for the better and I have two ideas, but I don't know which one to go with.

1. Add 2 more levels and space out planetary space yards to be at levels 1,3,5 and space yard components at all levels -> add 2 more space yard components producing at 2500 and 3000 each so at level 5 planetary and component produce at the same rate. Also drop the cost considerably, maybe all the way back down to pre 1.19 levels. Not sure about that. Problem: Have to modify AI research files to go up to level 5 instead of 3.

2. Simply make all components produce at the same rate as the facilities at the same tech level. Fast, simple and doesn't trip up the AI.

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