Dust generating buildings should not have an upkeep, I guess?

I'm pretty sure at that point the cost outweights the benefit

CaptainCobbs wrote:

I'm pretty sure at that point the cost outweights the benefit

Well, it depands, as you can see I get more than I lose in that exact system and several others. And don't forget about percentage bonuses. But still this was definately overlooked.

mamarider wrote:

CaptainCobbs wrote:

I'm pretty sure at that point the cost outweights the benefit

Well, it depands, as you can see I get more than I lose in that exact system and several others. And don't forget about percentage bonuses. But still this was definately overlooked.

Or it's intended, for to make you think in what systems it's useful to build this one, not? I don't see a bug here.

you'd need a really really bad system to even earn back the upkeep

There are some other Dust improvements that have upkeep, so I am not convinced this is definitely a bug, either. If I recall correctly, the whole tech Dust Bonanza is on about making the best out of a system with a lot of bad anomalies.

The-Cat-o-Nine-Tales wrote:

There are some other Dust improvements that have upkeep, so I am not convinced this is definitely a bug, either. If I recall correctly, the whole tech Dust Bonanza is on about making the best out of a system with a lot of bad anomalies.

Except this one there are only those that affect System Trade Value which is a bit different, because profit from routes grows exponentially and you barely notice the upkeep later on. I guess if this is intended then its too overprised, as CaptainCobbs said it can net you negative values even.. If you compare it with Borers Guild which has an upkeep but at least always nets you positive dust which is kinda Ok? for the dust building xD

Dust bonanza with UC though is pretty dang awesome.  With other factions I have to really look at systems big time to calculate if its gonna be a benefit.

I am more concerned about the other thing, does dust focused AI governor care? Or does it just slap that "high tier dust improvement" right there, cause it's done with specializing one planet a turn?

The-Cat-o-Nine-Tales wrote:

There are some other Dust improvements that have upkeep, so I am not convinced this is definitely a bug, either. If I recall correctly, the whole tech Dust Bonanza is on about making the best out of a system with a lot of bad anomalies.

Yeah, could be. Although design- and consistency-wise it'd be better IMO if the cost were removed and the bonus adjusted as necessary.

Worth that upkeep only if would count all anomalies, not only negative/reduced. Otherwise this is an upgrade for few systems and you better research something from even lower tier of the economic quadrant.