Do you get all the early SPs?

[Jamski]

HGP + VW + PTS + Uni + ICS = I win big time

I LOVE the PTS

-Jam

[Darsnan]

I rarely push for the early game SP's, instead favoring infrastructure and continual expansion. One SP I continually covet is the MCC (although I cannot say that this is considered an early game SP), as I enjoy and appreciate the opportunities it represents. Oh if it only gave the "Submarine" opportunity portrayed in the SP video....


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[Skanky Burns]

I'm playing a Morgan thinker-level game (the highest level I've played yet) and have grabbed every single proect so far. I'm using ICS but have kept the entire city-space around my capital for its use. Nice.

[bondetamp]

Originally posted by Darsnan
One SP I continually covet is the MCC (although I cannot say that this is considered an early game SP), as I enjoy and appreciate the opportunities it represents.

Me too.

In the period before airpower, those extra movement points for ships are very nice.

It doesn't seem very popular with the AI, in my experience, so I don't usually have any problem getting it.

[Commy]

Since I play Angels, I always get the same four. No more, no less.

Planetary Datalinks--Mostly to deny the AI the project, since angels practically get this for free.

Hunter-Seeker Algorithm

Telepathic Matrix

Nethack Terminus

[Adalbertus]

Playing Transcend, I get most of the early SP - usually I missed one, perhaps two, but I'm getting better at it. Planning an ICS-like game, all SPs are vital in one way or the other.
I can let go of Command Nexus. The ME has the problem that it costs something *now* and it becomes really useful only much later in the game (after restriction lifting) and building of an energy park).

[Hercules]

In MP games , The WP or the PTS can be game breakers, depending on your faction and time.

[CEO Aaron]

HGP/WP/PTS are my big goal SPs, usually in that order. I also make an effort to grab CN and PEG. I almost never prioritize ME, its benefits are mostly useful in the way late game, and I'm much more interested in dominating early. EG is one I like to have, but my research path usually doesn't take me near.

[livid imp]

Originally posted by Adalbertus
The ME has the problem that it costs something *now* and it becomes really useful only much later in the game (after restriction lifting) and building of an energy park).

That is basically the way I see the ME...an investment. When you build it is not worth the minerals, but waiting for it to become worthwhile before building it is not an option. Although I admit, on Transend, I usually don't get it in favor of other SPs.