Psi gates: use them much?

[Jasonian]

I'm pretty sure that doesn't work LordLMP, but my testing of PSI Gates isn't enough for me to be sure.

Here's an idea: give all factions a free PSI Gate whenever they build a new base, and set the upkeep to 0. I imagine that that would effect play quite a bit!

[niteowl]

quote: Originally posted by Jasonian on 01-29-2001 05:21 PM Here's an idea: give all factions a free PSI Gate whenever they build a new base, and set the upkeep to 0. I imagine that that would effect play quite a bit!

Been there. Done that.

I was playing a "Star Trek - Borg" faction and I modified their txt file so that ALL borg bases came with a psi gate from the start of the game.

I figured, hey they assimilated "transporter" technology a long time ago in the Delta Quadrant.

It made for a very quick "assimilation" of Planet.
Just build a base on every continent your enemy occupies and beam yourself in. When you take over an enemy base, after a couple turns, that base also acquires a psi-gate (reflecting your society's advanced level of technology).

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We are the Borg. Lower your shields and prepare to be assimilated. Resistance is futile. Your life as you know it is over. You will service us.

[Jasonian]

That's what I figured, but what if we went a step further and gave ALL factions PSI Gates? Do the computer opponents use them if possible?