The key to survival in Stellaris is location, location. and location. If the first civilization you meet is more advanced AND is an as---le you're done.
Plus, don't develop every type of weapon. Pick two that are different damage types and max those two out. I have been wasting time researching everything. That means when it matters I'm not really good at anything.
True, but the tactis kinda changes with each patch, buff and nerf. You couldn't build tall before, that seems to be an option now at least.
That's no joke. That game is literally brand new almost every time they patch it.
that last DLC didn't bring much more to table except new hive mind policies no?