<r> I hate to bump, but it's been a while with no response to the more recent questions I've asked. I'll reiterate them here in hopes of a response:<br/>

<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>While reading through the components, it says you should have one manufacturer of each type for each construction ...

I'm operating under the assumption that there is more than the modding tools. Since the guy earlier said there will be more news about it.

If it's only modding tools, I'll probably pass, too. I just can't imagine that's all they'll add.

It's a bit early to be writing it off, isn't it?

Plus the article said there will be a discount for those of us with the other games. I doubt it'll be the full-price of the other expansions after the discount.

<t> While reading through the components, it says you should have one manufacturer of each type for each construction component. The AI design for a Large Spaceport presently has 12 construction components, but only 4 manufacturers of each type.<br/>
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Is the game guide incorrect, or is the AI ...

<t> I greatly appreciate how the developers post in their forums.<br/>
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I'll have to echo that the modding features do not excite me; I don't even play mods, let alone produce them.<br/>
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But after past expansions, I have no reason to believe this one will be anything short of great. I ...

<t> How difficult is manually designing ships/stations in this game? I've been playing since before the first expansion and never bothered trying it.<br/>
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Is it pretty easy, or am I likely to totally cripple my empire the first two dozen times I attempt it?<br/>
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Any basic suggestions ...

Alright, thank you.

I assume that's less of a problem once I get some colonies going. How do I change government for pirates, then? I can't find the option.

Weird, thanks. I assume the same is true of governments?

I picked Securan to start with so I could get the Utopian government when I got a colony.

<t> I apologize if this is answered elsewhere.<br/>
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I have one problem and a query.<br/>
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The query is thus: Can a pirate empire change government ever? I've taken over a colony with the crime wonder. I was hoping I could form an actual government and start to play like a regular ...

You guys are awesome. Thanks for all the hard work! I'm really impressed with the speed you guys throw out patches.

Save game uploaded as "Rabek May 24 2013 - Built Smuggler Freighter Bug.zip" per the linked instructions.

As I posted in another thread, I can confirm #2. Just let me know where to upload a save file.

#1 is also a problem, but it seems you don't need confirmation for that one.

I haven't paid enough attention to note #3.

<t> I can confirm the same problem.<br/>
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My first game my ships smuggled mostly fine.<br/>
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My second, I started off building a few more ships. Built ships definitely do nothing. Exploration ships I have to disable automation and then re-enable it for them to explore. I suspect ...