The End :)

[FireStorm1010]

Just finished my first game after release on hard difficulty:) (was a beta tester). Whoa what a blast. Was great.Compared to the beta version i really liked the external threat (engimatic as to not spoil for those that havent experienced it yet:)).Not sure if it wasnt in beta till nearly the end or if i havent advanced that far. The great thing is you can fight it in different styles and the whole learning process.

A couple of observations:

1- The difficulty and pace of the begining seems very dependend upon if you start near the center of the galaxy or in the rim.
In the center you will have contacts with aliens fairly fast from multiple sides, making it much more lively and harder. In the rim , you will have plenty of time to expand/develop imho making it less lively and a bit easier.
Would be great to have an option where you want to start, with default near center.
2-The armor techs seem very unworthy near end.You get active warp armor which gives you asmall % armor boost versus lagon , but is much heavier and requires much more energy.
I havent used it on anything, even not on stations (to much energy needed)
3-Its apity you cant continue playing once you defeat the external threat. I had one huge opponent left which i looked forward to fight.
4- There is a moment between med game and late game when it becomes a bit of a chore, if you as me, have to finish up a broken opponent, and nobody other presses on.

Overall again had great fun even tough i played hundreds of hours during beta, thanks for the fun Ufnv:)