<t> Three quick questions:<br/>
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1. Automation: I have had an issue, twice in my last game, where suddenly new ship and base types started appearing...and I found that the 'automated' options for building and upgrading were turned 'on' although I was playing a manual game. The first time I ...

<r> Thanks for all the help, folks. Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I sometimes go days without being able to post, due to family obligations. I did end up losing my second game as well, due to my economy, but that was largely a matter of implementing measures to counter the situation too late. I ...

<r> (My original question is below, but I'm trying to post my game file. Even zipped, I get an error that it is too large...ideas on that?)<br/>
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Absolutely one of the best games I've played. However,my 2nd game is not going well (but much better than first)...and I'm getting into a slump ...

<t> I've looked up some things on my economy and about to do a major overhaul, knowing now that I need to remove the 20 spaceports I have built in favor of defense stations. Having said that, if I only have one spaceport in my empire of roughly 21 planets, will trade still be conducted? I thought ...

<t> Thanks guys. I can handle the pirates...just not everywhere at once. I'll work on strenthening my core assets and expanding only when I'm defended. Of course, it will help when I repair my economy. I had no idea that building 15 spaceports was a bad idea, nor have I allowed my new colonies to ...

<t> Morning! I'm new to the game as I've been playing only 3 or 4 days....but IMO, it is one of the best 4 X games ever. I've been doing some research on the forums and now think I know how to repair my economy. One thing I have not had time to research, so please bear with me, is how to coordinate ...