How am I doing?

[javaslinger]

Playing my first game in a long long time... first with Gold and first with TDM

I'm wondering if you could all give me an idea of where I am?

It's about turn 2404.4... I have DUC 5, PDC 4, Prop 3, Mines, and Destroyers.

Ok, So far I've mined the hell out of my planets and waypoints... I'm working on moving some population around now. I'm building my first fleet of warships (Destroyers with DUC 5)

I'm researching physics for shields now...

I've got seven systems with 19 planets...

I just ran into my first AI who's sporting around a light carrier... I haven't even thought of fighters yet...

So am I about to get waxed?

I'm in a large map with I guess about 6 players total...

Thanks for the advice in advance...

Ken

oh, the AI I just ran into was the Toran Confederation and I think the Colonials are around somewhere...

[Arkcon]

The Toron can be reasonable. Try to keep some smaller ships with point defence and one weapon in the fleet with your bigger ships and the fighters won't be too much of a problem. Point defence may be a better defence against the masses of Colonial fighters than shields.

Most TDM modpak races research phased polaron beams early, which skip the shields you're about to research.

If you've mined warp points you're core systems are safe -- bearing in mind the A.I. is smart enough to enter treaties with you, fill your systems with ships, then declare war

[Atrocities]

Dude, go for Physics two and max out on Phased Poleron Beams. (sp) PPB's.

[oleg]

Do not forget to research armor ! - TDM AI likes PPB and normal shields will give you no defence.
Also, get several levels of sensors and ECM, you will not regret it.

[tesco samoa]

Expanding too slow.... You should speed up your expansion rate ...

[Trajan]

Drink more beer while playing. That always seems to improve my gaming skills.

Cheers!
Trajan