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*Sigh* Just goes to show how much more noticeable Majest is to the moderators compare to I.

When truly it was I who said that:lookaround: (Nah, jk, I'm just splitting hairs.;) )

But more to the point, wouldn't it just be acceptable to just escort the freighters, You using a guard or follow command?

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Oops, sorry about that Ray. (I have a tendancy to mix up names.)

Personally speaking I never use the guard command. Strategicially its better to have your ships in one place with lighter units on possible approach vectors so you can intercept hostile fleets.

The guard command might work against an AI that randomly sends single warships wandering around but against any thinking opponent its futile because your ships follow at a close range and get in the way and they don't actually protect the ship because they are usually behind it when enemy ships show up.

Also, if they can see a fleet strolling around then they know what they need to take them down and they can plan an ambush in advance.

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The man (Freyr) has some valid points to be made. I have only played against the AI so I wouldn't know all the tricks.

Some exellent points made.

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Indeed, others have pointed out as well that adding micro to mining might not work. I don't think it will be too hard to manage though. Like research, it will just be something you have to keep tabs on. "Resources running low, better bring in some tug boats and liners to scrap."

Also, to the point of shipping lines being easy to police, 3 races to have ftl engines on alot of ships. Another gets a jump gate very early. The light freighters might be easily replaceable, but I think its also good to have a freighter that might have a chance of surviving or escaping, even if it is more of a blow if it does die.

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I think you should just use your idea and see what happens. If people don't like you can always release a patch and change it. Personally i think it's a great idea. I'm tired of the same ole mine that moon. mine this moon. annoying or not it should prove for some interesting stradegies.

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Thanks. I will experiment, and see what comes out of it.