Rainy and Arid values on squares/hexes depending on rainfall, checkĨ. Destroying other faction's satellites and/or affecting their ecosystem, checkħ. Orbital layer interface (satellite / planetary target selection screen), checkĦ. Tactically spreading or destroying 'miasma' (equivalent to xenofungal bloom areas) depending on faction's preference, checkĥ. Isles of the Deep (krakens in Civ: BE), checkĤ. Each Affinity has unique improvements, buildings and technologies that give it a fundamentally different play style than the alternatives.Now, let's see, let us count the things Civilization: Beyond Earth incorporates by 'inspiration' from Alpha Centauri:ģ. Even as your colony establishes itself on the new world its Affinity will shape its play style. You will need to utilize your colony's strengths while mitigating its weaknesses. You will not be able to follow the same steps in every game. From the moment you make planet fall you will need to form your strategy within the tools you have available. No two games of Echoes of Earth will play out the same. The planet does not welcome you and survival will require foresight and cunning. If your colony lacks for certain resources you will have to struggle to persevere with the constraint.

Energy will be scarce, Health will be a concern throughout the game and orbital units will require effort to sustain. Your technology and diplomatic trait choices will be shaped by what parts of your colony you want to benefit.

Specializing your cities to take advantage of the things they are uniquely suited to do will be key in growing an effective colony. What terrain and resources are nearby will determine what improvements you can make and what buildings are available.

Never before has the map been so critical in the choices you will face. When the messages from Earth grow desperate, what will you do? Will you take the extra step to start sending help back - even if it may not be enough to save Earth? Earth channeled much of its dwindling resources into aiding your survival, and the time will come to repay that generosity. The messages of the Signal streaked across space, ready to decode and read upon arrival at the new world. Remember EarthĮarth's commitment did not end when the seedships were launched.

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