game styles

Taera · #1 November 26th, 2002, 01:18 AM

Hey people, been reading lately, and thought it might be interesting to see the different "exotic" play styles that people have. For example uin A Newbie Has A Question Pax mentioned one interesting development style - rush for astrophysics and solar panels and sails, never building any ressuply depots. i could add that Adv. Power Conservation would be great to that. Anyone else with interesting play styles?

pathfinder · #2 November 26th, 2002, 01:23 AM

Mine in "regular" SEIV is to haul hiney to get quantum reactors and atmosphere conVersion

Taera · #3 November 26th, 2002, 01:27 AM

i just recalled, i've been playing for a while researching PN early on and putting them on all my ships, adding rad bombs sometimes...

PvK · #4 November 26th, 2002, 02:41 AM

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Originally posted by pathfinder:
Mine in "regular" SEIV is to haul hiney to get quantum reactors and atmosphere conVersion

I try to develop a different style almost every time I play, although I have never raced to develop either quantum reactors or atmosphere conVersion.

PvK

Suicide Junkie · #5 November 26th, 2002, 02:59 AM

I prefer to snatch Stellar manip 1 for the monoliths very early, which keeps me overflowing with resources. I then do some quick military strength building with some quick DUC and shields research.
In a mod where it is useful, I prefer armor.

Desdinova · #6 November 26th, 2002, 09:40 AM

i select the organic racial trait and make a priority of researching organic technology for the organic armor and organic weapons. i have noticed that the organic weapons are better than the initial weapons the ai uses (better range and damage.) the advantage from the organic armor and weapons is enough to let me lag behind on ship size. i can remain 1-2 sizes smaller and still win in combat initially. after that i try to get the monolith.

when i encounter other races i will trade system maps for the other 2 colonization techs. this way i dont give the other races any additional planets to colonize.

i usually play xenophobe or renegade culture and bloodthirsty or neutral happiness. i also knockdown political savvy as low as possible and use the points to increase other areas or buy religious or crystallurgy ability.