Ok...

[Slick]

Here's some dumb things I did when I first started playing:

- I thought you needed a spaceport on every planet. You only need one in each system (unless you take the "Natural Merchant" trait which means you never need any spaceports)

- I also thought that 1 spaceyard per system was enough. That isn't enough. Read the FAQ in section 17 on "economic harmony".

- I had a rude awakening when the first Psychic AI used an Allegiance Subverter on my ships. Beware of these. Some AI's use them pretty well. They steal your ships.

- I lost a really big fleet to a minefield before I realized that the AI likes to mine warp points. Make minesweeping ships.

- I learned the hard way that Point Defense Cannons are essential against an enemy that uses missiles or fighters. They are good against drones and sats too but these generally aren't that much of a headache.


Slick.