Shipyards should be able to upgrade the ships being built.

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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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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

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.

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

This will enhance the game.

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

 

DARCA ;)

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Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

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.

Reply #4 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

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.
End of Director's quote

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.

Reply #5 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

^ 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.