The slaver strategy to beating the most extreme of difficulties. The strategy comes in three parts, all of which are hellbent on maximizing their respective strengths.
There's way more to squeezing information out of the game than you think.
(I was going to hold off on making this, but I really don't think this will be affected in 2.2)
All you need to know and more about the legit and buggy mechanics of the intel gathering in Stellaris and how to use it to your benefit. Sensors, shipyards, tracking, ship preference, you name it!
Links to all the helpful material mentioned in the video:
Wiki Page: https://stellaris.paradoxwikis.com/AI_personalities
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXCjuPJ18-s
The first 60 years of a multiplayer session that overall went quite well.
Discord: https://discord.gg/B2DPBjg
Years 2200-2260
Stellaris Niven v2.1.2 (170f)
***TWEAKED SETTINGS***
Crisis Strength: 5
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl65A0kQVPw
Thank you so much for the support! Never thought I'd make it this far.
Discord: https://discord.gg/B2DPBjg
*NEW* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StefanYT
I'll be making a guide on effectively reaching the point of free tech in the near future. And no, mods have nothing to do with it.
Mod collection: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1547327082
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBlfjTIMAeA
How to get the techs you want - Now with even less RNG!
"Beelining" is a strategy used to obtain a desired tech in the fastest way possible, up to decades faster. And that means early Megastructures.
Links to all the helpful material mentioned in the video:
Tech Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUBrWEZzr30
Wiki Page: https://stellaris.paradoxwikis.com/Technology
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnYLvzLmOy4
FML, another pacifist on the horizon. When will this end?.. The plan to get to war after 2250 is on next time.
Years 2240-2250
Stellaris Niven v2.1.0 (01a9)
***TWEAKED SETTINGS***
Galaxy size: Large
Galaxy Shape: Spiral (4 Arms)
AI Empires: 20
Advanced AI Empires: 0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwZE6udlPjg
With the new Distant Stars DLC in hand, we strive to explore the Galaxy... and cleanse it of any Xenos.
Ep.1: https://youtu.be/SukctDY45pk
Stellaris Niven v2.1.0 (01a9)
***TWEAKED SETTINGS***
Galaxy size: Large
Galaxy Shape: Spiral (4 Arms)
AI Empires: 20
Advanced AI Empires: 0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrGFXwRBlZc
What a start!
Glavius: http://bit.ly/glavius
---Want to learn more about Stellaris?---
Traits Tier Guide: http://bit.ly/2IXSPay
Civics Tier Guide: http://bit.ly/2UqAYdv
Discord discussions: http://bit.ly/2Gn1NKT
Patreon personal assistance: http://bit.ly/2UqB0SF
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEZLEc-zZ6o