Calculations

[Frederick_d_Ohlmann]

I use a TI-89 because it's oftenly more handy than the window calc -that is not very esay to use for me.

[Alneyan]

I calculate nothing myself: I simply evaluate everything, ranging from the mundane (organics vs minerals, where the factor is usually "organic value > 2 mineral value") to the more eccentric (figuring out how well the other side is doing through the Ancient trait (colony number), number of systems under control, and the score).

Even retroseries are usually done by hand: I am too lazy to take a calculator for such purposes. Now, I merely need to figure the formula for psychological warfare, and nothing will stand on my way to the Throne! (Well, except Primitive, but he isn't around, so I am free to wreak as much mayhem as I wish)

[capnq]

I use a calculator to figure out whether I can do a straight retrofit or need a retroseries.

[Blueentity]

The first few times through a version or a mod, I will calculate weapon damage/round as well as ranges, damages and hit percentages in Tactical combat. However, when playing strategic combat only, I normally only calculate when retrofitting ships with large construction requirements.