Second colony pod ??

[SativaX]

It happened to me twice now , though im not sure why but when i start a new game with university ( talent diff ) i get a second colony pod after moving my first scout ?


is this normal


im still new to the game , compared to what i read here at least

[The Mad Monk]

I think the higher difficulties always start you off with an extra pod.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by The Mad Monk
I think the higher difficulties always start you off with an extra pod.

YES-- on transcend you always start with 2 colony pods-- I don't know at what level that kicks in

[Bella Hella]

i don't get 2 pods on thinker. and i started some trancend level games last night (as the spartans) and also did not get an extra pod. to clarify, i begin with one base, a scout patrol (or rover as the spartans) and one pod. am i missing a patch?

[Minute Mirage]

Originally posted by Bella Hella
i don't get 2 pods on thinker. and i started some trancend level games last night (as the spartans) and also did not get an extra pod. to clarify, i begin with one base, a scout patrol (or rover as the spartans) and one pod. am i missing a patch?

You have "Flexible starting locations" turned off. This means that your second pod is used to found a base immediately on landing. If you have the option turned on, you start with two colony pods and a scout patrol (no base then).

[Verrucosus]

I believe it depends on the game settings. Many people play with the customized rule "Choose Location" checked. In that case they start with two pods rather than a base and a pod on higher levels.

[Bella Hella]

d'oh, question answered. do you guys mostly play with flexible starting locations on? i've just never really thought to play that way. hm.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Bella Hella
d'oh, question answered. do you guys mostly play with flexible starting locations on? i've just never really thought to play that way. hm.

I always play with it on . .. If I like where the pod siits great but if not I get a choice

[The Mad Monk]

There's nothing more annoying than starting with your first base exactly one tile away from the water, so I always have it on -- real life is annoying enough without having some game foist small indignities upon me.

[Jamski]

I thought all starting bases were automatically coastal?

-Jam

[The Mad Monk]

THEY ARE???


Well, damn, don't I feel silly...

[Illuminatus]

You start with one colony pod at lower difficulties? I thought you always start with two colony pods. Seems I`m playing transcend to much.

[Mr. President]

Originally posted by Jamski
I thought all starting bases were automatically coastal?

-Jam

I think I've had non-coastal starting bases.

[Petek]

Originally posted by Crimson Sunrise


I think I've had non-coastal starting bases.

Agreed. Coastal starting bases are the norm, but every so often you start inland.

[Alex]

i like to play with "flex starting location" off (the default). i like the added challenge i get with a not-so-good starting position. plus, it makes some sense to me: when the faction lands on that weird and dangerous landscape, their first priority have to be security and so they decide to establish a settlement as soon as they can. exploring is too risky for them.