Turn Update

[Googlie]

Your current estimate is slightly off:

Tech Cost 57 (for either tech) and tech points per turn is 8

Appplied Physics

Accumulated points = 25

Complete in (57 - 25) / 8 = 4 turns (with no carryover to next tech)

Industrial Base

Accumulated points = 12 (50% lost on the switch)

Complete in (57 - 12) / 8 = 6 turns (with 3 carryover to next tech)

G.

[Frankychan]

What was the reason given for picking Applied Physics in the first place?

[Googlie]

I believe it was that with Info Nets already in the bag, Nonlinear Math would come as an option next go round which assures you of a trouble free next 20 to 25 years (with impact Rovers and perim defenses)

Wasn't that part of the strategy discussions?

G.

Posted by Micha in the Strategy Thread on 16-05-2003 at 03:58

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Yes. 4-2-1 or 4-3-1 infantry should be great for taking some bases, and with fossile fuels (or chaos cannon, which I usually discover BEFORE fossile fuels) we should become world´s #1 military power!

Research:
Formers first! then aim to build forest farms asap, or (if enemies encountered) go for Impact Cannons.

[Snowflake]

Gosh! I've got a headache now. Must get the noCD patch to work ...

[Rokossovky]

Here is the latest Turn Update:



:P
- Rokossovky

[Vander]

Kudos to the graphics, Comrade.

[Rokossovky]

We went for applied for defensive reasons. Other factions already have applied, and at the risk of having an early encounter, it would be best to have something at least a little better than a bloody scout. Also, as googlie pointed out, it opens up other defensive research areas. What are the suggestions for our next research goal anywho? Is everyone in agreement with Industrial Base? Also, when should we start the WP (I suggest RIGHT AWAY)?

- Rokossovky

[EZRhino]

We need to be ready for whatever is out there. I think we should concentrate our efforts on Non-linear Math, Doctrine: Mobility, and Doctrine: Flexibility before we beeline for Industrial Automation.

It might be wise to not run wealth until we have our mindworm problems sorted out, as the hit to morale will put us at a disadvantage in psionic warfare.

[Snowflake]

How many turns did GooglieGod said that we likely to encounter others? (How do you do a search in a private forum?) If it's still far away then probably we should focus on strengthen our production advantages. Otherwise go for the military improvements.

[Rokossovky]

20 squares if they are on the same continent. So... westwardly..we may be getting close, especially if they are expanding eastwards.

- Rokossovky

[Vander]

If it's just the two of us on a large- ish island, then we should expect them soon. Now, if this is actually a decent sized continent, they could very easily expanding the other way.

[Frankychan]

Good work Marshal Rokossovky.

Ok, now that I know the tech stance of ourselves to others, Ican see why we chose Applied. I'll have to disagree for the fact of pursuing "The Doctrines". I think the sooner we get Industrial Automation, the faster we can pump out these units......basically making it easier for us in the long run.

Once we get I.A., we can take "The Doctrines". Although I should be discussing this in the Science thread.

[Rokossovky]

I think the sooner we get Industrial Automation, the faster we can pump out these units......

I agree. The actual chance of us getting put with another faction, and them being hostile, is slim. I believe us to be suffciently prepared with applied, for the time being. It would be best to upgrade our production capabilities (and research), then go for the military techs when they will be more relevant. Don't get me wrong, we should NOT put them off, just prioritize IA right now.

Although I should be discussing this in the Science thread.

:P, this is fine.

- Rokossovky

[Vev]

When should the SP be commenced?

[Rokossovky]

hello, nm happened.... what to do withthe former though? Forest?

- Rokossovky