Tech selection options.

[fishist]

I've noticed that even with the random tech selection turned off I get some odd options.

For example if I play dierdre and my first pick is info networks (plus the free cetauri ecology) I get four options for my next pick.

But when I placyUniversity and select cetauri ecology for my first pick (plus the free info networks) I get six choices of techs to pick from.

I Did a test where I started a new game and tried picking various choices with the Gaians. It seems that they are incapable of getting secrets after just picking up both prerequisites. I know University can do it.

If I play santiago and pick Applied Physics, one of my options is (still)Information Networks but if I pick information networks first the I lose Applied Physics as an option for my next pick.

It is so wierd and arbitrary it is driving me crazy. Anyone know what the deal is.

Specifically I'd like a fix but at this point just an acknowledgement that I am or am not crazy would be great

Thanks in advance.

 

[Pauss]

it depends which level of difficulty you play. if you play on the lowest you'll always have all research options. if you play on higher you get selective techs to research from. not really dependant on the faction

 

[Lord Kid]

I've noticed this as well, and it's rather frustrating to know I have all the prerequsite techs yet the desired tech is not in my list. When playing as Gaians, I try to get all the centauri techs, but it takes a while because of this problem.