Posted by: Vandermeer
« on: January 07, 2022, 09:05:01 AM »>> Still, id love for Aurora to have its tech tree expanded to at least 300% of the current size.Yes, the length is quite alright I think, but there can always be more width. I kind of miss PDCs as RP elements, because they could represent some self-designed infrastructure like radar outposts, fortresses and such. If there was a system that let you create custom facilities like components (e.g. the "World Tree Project" terraforming base), and then research those or their own tech parts, that would be something to go wider with.
While I don't disagree, I'm not sure how much room there is to expand much on the current tech base with meaningful research lines beyond the few we already have in abeyance. I could see potential to squeeze in a few more in some of the weapon lines by offering upgrades for HPMs and Mesons (short, expensive lines for extra damage, gated by progress in the main line), maybe a follow on weapon for Plasma Carronades, but everything else already feels pretty complete. Without brand new mechanics requiring lots of research to develop and refine, I dunno where you get the scope
...Or something in that line of thinking. Empire tech. But of the optional kind, because focus balance is good now.
All in all I think this is very secondary in concern to other matters right now though.