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* ''Weight'' – A base value denoting the ''relative'' chance (out of all the valid options) of a particular technology to be drawn as an alternative. This may be further modified by an empire's composition (ethics, civics, etc.) and its current state (scientist's traits, past tech, etc.). | * ''Weight'' – A base value denoting the ''relative'' chance (out of all the valid options) of a particular technology to be drawn as an alternative. This may be further modified by an empire's composition (ethics, civics, etc.) and its current state (scientist's traits, past tech, etc.). | ||
− | To further increase variation, a tech which appeared as an alternative in the previous card hand will have its weight | + | To further increase variation, a tech which appeared as an alternative in the previous card hand will have its weight halved<ref name="defines">See {{path|defines}} for details.</ref> in the next prompt. |
As a general rule of thumb, the more advanced a technology is, the lower its weight (and the higher its cost). Systematically important techs (e.g. terraforming) have a higher weight (typically between 150% and double normal) to help ensure empires get a chance to research them, whereas {{tech|rare|rare technologies}} have significantly lower weight (typically one-eighth normal without the matching expertise). Some factors increase the weight of rare techs: | As a general rule of thumb, the more advanced a technology is, the lower its weight (and the higher its cost). Systematically important techs (e.g. terraforming) have a higher weight (typically between 150% and double normal) to help ensure empires get a chance to research them, whereas {{tech|rare|rare technologies}} have significantly lower weight (typically one-eighth normal without the matching expertise). Some factors increase the weight of rare techs: |