I won't speak for Proportions other then to say it is the finest mod I have ever played.
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With respect to AIC:
With OS* option the Population will grow 10 fold and reach 100% Production much faster then with the need for star liners building up population masses.
With MP* The research and other options gives the Facilities and additional Population Options that also will speed colony development
But AIC may not be for you, Fyron, and this is ok
Although Urban Centers are additional tools for AIC players to have, the game is not dependent on them (AT ALL)- - -
{{{unless you are playing AIC in Finite and the need for them is now great.}}}
In regards to the Home World, well all se4 is dependent early on for there Home Worlds survivability and that Population base it has to offer.
Many may say, that AIC Home Worlds yeild many more Options and Abilities then se4.
[ January 21, 2004, 17:55: Message edited by: JLS ]