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Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 20 June 2023, 19:29
by TacticalSurrender
Hello
I am playing in a game with research gearing limits, and I have no techs that I can buy for 10. So I am essentially shut out of research for the game. Reading through BGG, it seems that they work better with unpredictable research rules, so you always have a 5CP "tech" to purchase. Are there plans to add Unpredictable Research?
Thanks
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 20 June 2023, 21:10
by Lunalol
Currently, I have no plan.
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 29 October 2023, 04:32
by Ron Gianti
I'm in a game with this option turned on now. Does it simply mean that most tech is unavailable for the game?
Thanks,
edit: got the answer from another player: research can go up, but only at +5 more than the turn before.
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 04 November 2023, 11:27
by Salim Hrdonozka
I would like unpredictable research too, but if it wont be implemented, can you add one of these solutions for tech-lock after not buying tech for one turn:
- max spent CPs = max ( 10 , minimum over tech price )
- Empty tech with several levels all for 10 CP
?
Also can there be found source code for BGA games and in what language are they written?
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 12 January 2024, 00:48
by TacticalSurrender
I started a suggestion if anyone wants to vote for it:
https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=110461
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 14 January 2024, 02:53
by Ron Gianti
Personally, I simply do not like the meta-game that research gearing limits creates. It doesn't add anything to the game that I enjoy, so I simply don't join games that use it any longer. It doesn't seem to add anything tactical to the game except a "Aha! I win the game because you weren't looking at this artificial meta-game and I was" - others seem to enjoy it, so good for them, I just avoid it.
Re: Research Gearing Limits, Unpredictable Research
Posted: 01 April 2024, 00:28
by Catyoul
Ron Gianti wrote: ↑14 January 2024, 02:53
Personally, I simply do not like the meta-game that research gearing limits creates. It doesn't add anything to the game that I enjoy, so I simply don't join games that use it any longer. It doesn't seem to add anything tactical to the game except a "Aha! I win the game because you weren't looking at this artificial meta-game and I was" - others seem to enjoy it, so good for them, I just avoid it.
I agree, I've tried it twice now, it introduces some novelty, but mostly restricts the game imho.
And to answer OP's question, it's quite simple, in a game with research gearing limits on, you only have 2 tech that cost 10, Ship size 2 and Mine Sweeper 1. After that, you can never stop researching every single turn, or you're done for the game.
But to each their own.