Nerf Building Quality Progression

[Deantwo]

I like the patent system. It works for technology progression and it somewhat mimics the real world. It was not in my mind to change that. Most people seem to understand it.

I have nothing against patents. They don't do too much currently other than add a feeling of technological research, which the game was missing a little.

I do agree that it would be interesting if some patents maybe required themselves, so you had to aquire them elsewhere before you can improve them yourself.

For example some patents could be aquired from exploring ruins with short story missions, from defeating pirate bases, and special citizen job offers. The possibilities there are endless.

Building Q is something that causes confusion. It feels arbitrary. I'm not sure that it adds to game play.

Building QL on the other hand is quite confusing yeah. currently we have many building types that gain nothing from the current technology system.

I would much rather want to see technology be something that is independent from the resource quality mechanics. But as mentioned before, the new system would have to fulfill a few criterias.

• None permanent, you should be able to lose it if you lose all your cities.
  
• Require constant maintenance, so you can't just get "enough" and never worry about it again.
  
• Location based, so there is value in keeping and protecting your cities.
  
• Improved by activity, allow an activity to improve it so we have something to do.
  
• ...
  

Where is Anr? He has a lot of good input on all this.

The old "Remove TL" megathread is still a pretty good read for this discussion, even though the community couldn't agree on just one solution.