[Freeciv] Re: Some questions

["Mike Jing" <miky40@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

<johannes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As far as I remember both Civ1 and Civ2 included this effect (i.e.
> that you would only be allowed to research a strict subset of the techs 
> that you had all prereqs for at any given time), and assuming it was 
> included to force some width in research, it wasn't very effectful. I 
> remember I just learned the 'correct' order to learn the
> techs, and this 'problem' was solved (what was available for research
> was only dependent on your current knowledge (total techs), and by
> researching things in a suitable order, you wouldn't be hindered in 
> reaching your goal in minimum time). Of course, I have forgotten about the 
> 'correct' order long ago.
You are absolutely correct, of course.  It is still possible to completely 
ignore one particular branch of the tech tree under this system, although it 
does delay the discovery of your immediate goal to a certain degree.  It 
effectly slows down the research somewhat, which I think is a good thing, 
but I do agree it is not very effective in broadening the width of your 
research.
Mike

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