Strategies

[adam__moore]

*Edit due to achieving comprehension of attacking*
So, what are the best trade strategies?

Build up a few core planets, set harvest routes, mine colonies to feed into larger colonies then slowly grow out . . .

Perhaps early detection of other homeworlds will allow a fleet of sappers - harvesters that deplete your neighbour's nearby resources limiting their expansion?

[Tsagoth]

Perhaps early detection of other homeworlds will allow a fleet of sappers - harvesters that deplete your neighbour's nearby resources limiting their expansion?

You cannot harvest a planet which is not yours, so that won't work. It's an idea though that I'll keep in mind.

[ravenzachary]

Perhaps early detection of other homeworlds will allow a fleet of sappers - harvesters that deplete your neighbour's nearby resources limiting their expansion?

I am worried about the sappers strategy on the casual player. This is where players who can put in two hours a day have a distinct advantage over the 20 minutes a day player. I'd like to see the two hour per day player have less power over the casual player.

[Tsagoth]

I am worried about the sappers strategy on the casual player. This is where players who can put in two hours a day have a distinct advantage over the 20 minutes a day player. I'd like to see the two hour per day player have less power over the casual player.

While there may be some things we could do, there are also limits. If someone doesn't log in until a week after the game starts, they are going to be seriously disadvantaged no matter what we do.