Which Lifeform-design is best?

[PhaseDragon]

I would not even dream of designing a race without superior reproduction and long life cycle. That said, I also would not take any disadvantages. I took Linguistic and Attractive features to try the diplomatic route with one race. The other race I tried to make the best explorer I could; Both races are decent colonizers. I dropped my race that I had designed as a ground combat behemoth. I could see that I would fall too far behind in the space race.

 

Of course research will ultimately determine where your race goes. Most of us are realizing that Horizon tech and improved/advanced goods are the way to go early on...especially where ship components are concerned. Where would you be without Mk III Jump Survey Sensors?...or Domed Cities? Sure you could compensate with racial bonuses but technology fixes nearly all holes in racial design, especially early on.

 

I am thinking of starting a new race but would like to start with a large group of people at the same time so that I might have a better chance of running into someone. Anyone interested?