The design teams really need to take lessons from the mods that gamers design. For example, in the base game, the starbases are very under powered, The number of stars that is generated (1000) is far too low. The types of ships is limited, the story lines can be improved. It is getting better, but still could use some improving. I would like the design teams to examine the mods so as to get ideas to really make this game soar!