by yonek
DocCool wrote:
There are some research tracks where it makes sense to just take one or two steps, and others which are only worth it if you go all-in to grab level 5. Ideally the advanced tech tile is also to your liking.
All-in tracks are:
- Terraforming (once you move to level 2)
- Economy
- Science
Navigation level 2 is often sufficient (though the Lost Planet from level 5 is definitely worth it). Advancing on Artificial Intelligence pays off more the higher you get, but it's also ok if you just do it to get the assigned tech tile and a QIC. Gaia Project research level 1 or 2 may also be sufficient to grab some conveniently placed Transdim planet one per round - of course if you're Terrans, you want level 5 and its warm rain of VP. :)
All-in tracks are:
- Terraforming (once you move to level 2)
- Economy
- Science
Navigation level 2 is often sufficient (though the Lost Planet from level 5 is definitely worth it). Advancing on Artificial Intelligence pays off more the higher you get, but it's also ok if you just do it to get the assigned tech tile and a QIC. Gaia Project research level 1 or 2 may also be sufficient to grab some conveniently placed Transdim planet one per round - of course if you're Terrans, you want level 5 and its warm rain of VP. :)
in my last game i went an early all in in the gaia-research track with baltak and it did pay off very well. in this game it was all about making points with building on gaiaplanets and i got 170vp (wich is my second best score so far, although i played baltak first time). :cool: