Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion?

Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion? - Unrecognizable young bearded ethnic craftsman pointing with paintbrush at camera sitting at table in modern creative workshop

Typically (to the best of my knowledge), terraforming a planet in Master of Orion improves the climate and makes it a better place for farming, hence improved food production. Since the Cryslon's don't require food (eating the planet's mantle instead) I am wondering if it would just be a waste of resources to terraform planets when I am playing as the Cryslon?

Are there any other benefits to terraforming that I am not realizing?



Best Answer

There seems to be no benefit to terraforming a planet if it is entirely populated by Silicoid, because it will not improve the mineral composition of the planet. You also gain nothing by building Gravity generator, because they are not affected by planet size.

You would see a benefit from terraforming if you conquered planets from other races and had a mixed-race planet.




Pictures about "Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion?"

Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion? - Photo of Woman Writing on Tablet Computer While Using Laptop
Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion? - Photo Of Person Using Laptop For Graphic Designs
Is there any point for Cryslons to terraform in Master of Orion? - Top view of miniature airplane placed on over gray world map with crop hand of anonymous person indicating direction representing travel concept





Master of Orion: How to improve your economic game




Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Andrea Piacquadio, ANTONI SHKRABA, ANTONI SHKRABA, Andrea Piacquadio