What if the quality size progression was removed from spacecraft? What if somebody built a Q1 Death Star?
Then a new player is closer to starting on an even footing with existing empires. They would still have to discover and gather materials and develop patents.
Quality is not a limiting factor to building size.
Then a new player is closer to starting on an even footing with existing empires. They would still have to discover and gather materials and develop patents.
Quality is not a limiting factor to building size.