Research maximums?

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I don't know if I asked this before, or not...

I'm curious if there are certain spots on certain trees that you always consider the overall best choice - and stop there.

For instance - I know that most people say to never go past the first Farm upgrade... Are there others?

And are there certain ones you want to get as fast as you can and build? Like Stock Exchanges? I actually tend to go for those really quickly, but I don't know if it's really worth it.
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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
The only one I can really think of that is really applicable is the last 2 miniturization techs and then only for versions 1.2 and before - the sizemod adjustment system has been modified for 1.3.

IMO, all of the other "don't go there" warnings will depend on your style of play &/or your strategy for the particular game.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I go past the farm upgrade....


So do I, in fact I max out the farms tech path, oh yea I love the 300% food bonus tiles and 100% morale tiles.

Tech paths I leave until I have got everything else r Senors Mk 2 onwards, Deeper knowledge onwards, Manufacturing Centers onwards, the 2 weapons/defense paths yr not following, Starbase Defense paths onwards and Starbase Fortification. Also been leaving the Xeno business onwards recently.

My favourite 3 tech paths to the end r Hyperwarp 3, Shock Troops and Doom Ray.

It all depends on individual play style really.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I suppose you're right. it depends on the game type.

Unforunately, I haven't found my game type yet.

If I have to research, it feels like a hassle, and I don't know what to do.
If I use the God's of War, I feel like I'm cheating.

If I use a smaller map, it feels too quick.
If I use a larger map, it feels way too big to manage.

If I have all the winning factors on, it seems pointless. Like too easy to just make a bunch of influence bases, or alliances.
If I have the winning factors off, and just win by military means - it feels like all the trading and alliances are just wrong - that I should go about warcraft style and kill everything.


I think I need to find the right settings for me to enjoy the game, and then figure out my strategy.