"Gamey" tactics like "Rock, none" races

[SamuraiProgrammer]

Originally posted by Pax:
Call me crazy, but I think there SHOULD be a single "this is the best choice" weapon at any given stage of the game.

!!! Remember - This is like Rock/Paper/Scissors !!!

1) Who am I Fighting?

2) What composes their fleet now?

3) What will beat them now?

The answer will change from enemy to enemy and also from turn to turn (if your opponent is sly).

For every ship, there is an anti-ship.
For every tactic, there is an anti-tactic.

The key to success is being able to manage that reality.