Planetary Defenses |
I've got an extended game that I'm using to test and learn all the different functions/options/abilities. The tech tree is totally completed - ALL research done.
Trying something new and can't quite get it: how do you build defences on planets? I have one with all the basics (space yard, shipyard, resupply) at top level plus other facilities. The status window says I can build units but when I choose "Units", the list comes up empty. What am I not doing?
Thanks!
Thanks
Thanks, Ski, I'll check it out. 
When the limit of units is
When the limit of units is reached you get a message after construction is complete that you have reached the max # of units allowed [meaning those resources are wasted].
To the Original Poster - Color me crazy - but did you create unit designs? I know it is probably a stupid question but that would be a big reason why you can't build units. Other reasons include (as the poster above me said) that you marked the units as obsolete [this deletes them] - it could also be [I am not sure on this one] that you selected something other than Sattelite or Weapons Platform for the Design Type? I don't know if those are hard coded as units [I know that the actual WP, Sat, & Troops are coded as units in the data files].
Double check your Designs to make sure you have units designed [Click on the Filter button in the Design screen and select 'Our non obsolete units'].
-Currently subjecting multiple galaxies to the doom of conquer or blackholes
Obselete
Sounds like you have either not designed any units or marked them as obsolete. The best way to check this would be to design a unit by way of a test and see what happens
Aaaarrrrrg!!!
To the Original Poster - Color me crazy - but did you create unit designs? I know it is probably a stupid question but that would be a big reason why you can't build units. Other reasons include (as the poster above me said) that you marked the units as obsolete [this deletes them] - it could also be [I am not sure on this one] that you selected something other than Sattelite or Weapons Platform for the Design Type? I don't know if those are hard coded as units [I know that the actual WP, Sat, & Troops are coded as units in the data files].
Double check your Designs to make sure you have units designed [Click on the Filter button in the Design screen and select 'Our non obsolete units'].
-Currently subjecting multiple galaxies to the doom of conquer or blackholes
Drat! You are so right, Carlos! I feel like Homer Simpson - D'OH!
Until now, I've been experimenting with research, intel operations, various ship designs and different planet facilities - I've never yet *designed* the very first unit of any kind.
Thanks for pointing out my obvious (and dumb) mistake. Though I'm embarrased, I still appreciate it!
just a guess
just a guess but could it be that you mistakenly marked the units you want to build as obsolete??
other idea i have is, that you reached the maximum number for units.
it´s a setting you can make at the start of the game, but i have no idea what happens when the limit is reached.
so maybe if the limit is reached units don´t show up anymore in the selection screen of planet-production.