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Lucky_Jack
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Shipyards should be able to upgrade the ships being built.

September 8, 2014 3:12:43 PM from Galactic Civilizations III ForumsGalactic Civilizations III Forums

It is very easy (at a cost) to upgrade ships to newer levels in the field, but why must we wait for a ship to be built before we can upgrade it? Why not allow us to upgrade the ship being constructed, perhaps by adding to the construction time to account for the differing equipment and other parts? (Of course, once a particular hull is laid down, the hull size shouldn't be changed.)

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Lucky_Jack
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Reply #1 September 9, 2014 10:20:14 AM
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I completely agree. One great thing about GCII was the way all ships under construction would be upgraded if you made a new version in the designer.

Currently, upgrades (and construction) cost a huge amount of money. Maybe my planetary budgets will grow once the game is further developed and balanced, but at the moment it is hard to run a positive income of more than a few credits.

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Reply #2 September 9, 2014 1:40:47 PM
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This will enhance the game.

(earning credits is easy when you're the puppet master of a galactic empire.)

 

DARCA

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Lucky_Jack
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Reply #3 September 10, 2014 10:17:59 AM
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Agreed that earning cash is easier in the new version. I suppose we will get management screens for planets, fleets, etc later on - at least I hope so.

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Lucky_Jack
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Reply #4 September 10, 2014 10:55:44 AM
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Quoting Director,
reply 1

Currently, upgrades (and construction) cost a huge amount of money. Maybe my planetary budgets will grow once the game is further developed and balanced, but at the moment it is hard to run a positive income of more than a few credits.

Budget is not an issue if you research the correct technology.  You get later in the game one is making plenty of money.  This is all part of the game, learning how to play and how to adapt.

With that being said yes, it would be nice if ships would auto upgrade or at least have a check box if you want the ship to upgrade automatically in the shipyard selected once a newer model of the ship becomes available.

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Reply #5 September 10, 2014 11:18:59 AM
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^ what he said.

 

I always tend to research xeno factories, followed by economy, with just enough military before the expansions phase is over. Helps loads, i was the weakest according to the power rating tab, now within 15 turns i am the strongest by a quite a bit.

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