Ok, I am brand new to GC 3 here and I've quickly come to realize there is a massive difference between GC2 and 3. I am trying to figure out what I am doing wrong here, how the computer has such a massive advantage. I just got the game 2 weeks ago, debated asking for a refund as I wasn't overly impressed on the tutorial. Literally having to figure everything out. So, I started a game, put it on beginner for the easiest play level so I could try to experiment with things and see things. Here at turn 111, which to me is fairly short in terms of a game, I was declared war on by the Krynn and immediately hit with huge capital ships with 1200 hps, 59 mass damage, and some ridiculous shield protection level (I forget but like 60). How in the heck are they so far advanced technologically? I mean I am barely 3 or 4 techs into the various trees. Haven't even unlocked a small ship hull, much less weapons that could dish out that kind of damage. I mean seriously, I stand zero chance. If this is beginner then I'm trying to figure out how you could ever win a game.