Population growth: How exactly does it work?

[Parasite]

Q said:
but just equivalent to reproductionX5.

reproduction / 5

[Q]

Parasite said:

reproduction / 5

5% ER is equivalent to 1% reproduction, isn't it?

[Slick]

Yes, with clarification: Every 5th point of ER changes reproduction by 1%. The break points are at every 0% and 5%. Changing ER by 1-4% does nothing. Therefore if you are engaging in starting point maximization, then you could get lots of points back with no effect by lowering ER to 51% and raising reproduction by 9%. I hear that nobody really does this

I think the math is right, but don't trust it since I haven't had my first cup of coffee yet. But you get the idea.

[Fyron]

The min-max guide specifically recommends it. Mmm... 565 free points out of the ether.

[scJazz]

Imperator Fyron said:
The min-max guide specifically recommends it. Mmm... 565 free points out of the ether.

Alright that is just so stinking gamey it makes me sick. Hope this little screwup is fixed!

[Fyron]

I completely agree; get PvK's balance mod! It fixes all of the crappy costs and makes racial trait costs, well, balanced. Of course, I don't think it includes modded AIs, so you'll have to adjust them yourself to fit with the new cost scheme...