Computer Experience vs Crew

Emperor Zodd · #1 January 13th, 2001, 02:22 AM

Do ships with computers gain experience at the same rate as a crew?

pathfinder · #2 January 13th, 2001, 03:12 AM

I don't know about same rate, but their experience does increase.
I use them in larger ships since the AI doesn't use computer viruses (later in game) and therefore I caan save a bit if tonnage/space.

HAL · #3 January 13th, 2001, 05:16 PM

I pretty much use computers as soon as possible. The hazards of being an AI myself.

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I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Blue Lord · #4 January 13th, 2001, 06:24 PM

The first time I played the demo I used master computers alot. Until I made a ceck on the cost of a master computer compared to all components needed on a normal starship.
That's, early game, alot of money. Can't remember the exact figures but I think that it's a defferens in both maintance cost and construction of atleast 500 of each material.

HAL · #5 January 16th, 2001, 08:18 PM

True. However, I am trying to play my race as a bunch sentient computers.

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I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.

Tomgs · #6 January 17th, 2001, 01:49 AM

Well by the time I research the larger ship sizes I can afford the cost of the master computers and the space savings is very worth it on ships that need 5 or more components (bridge, 2 crew, 2 life support) or more. If I can squeeze in a couple more weapons or point defence sometimes it can dramatically help the effectiveness of the ship.