PSI and other ascension paths

[Slynx]

my friend yesterday got himself a psi ascension...and i have to say i'm(we're both) in love with it. it has a nice flavor, new events, shroud...and lots of cool stuff. (shroud avatars and end of time FTW!)

but after that i'm a bit disappointing in other paths. they seem so...lacking in comparison.
maybe i've missed something?
can anyone tell me if i've missed something interesting in bio or robot paths?

 

[Alblaka]

Synthethic is the ultimate macro path, since you select the perks (2 times) complete a single special project (2 times) and then get significant ressource output boosts across the board and an extremely efficient (consumer/food consumption wise) population.

Biologic is the ultimate micro path, where you can go full nuts and turn different species, or even members of the same species on a per-planet basis, into the ultimate specialists for a given area, outclassing synthethic boni by a fair bit. However, it's also a messy clickfest of aquiring Genetic Techs in between perks and constantly starting biomodding special projects. But it synergizes well with slaves (Delicious & Nerve-Stapled traits) and can, with the proper investment, yield the most powerful results, stat-wise.

Psionics is the ultimate fluff path, with tons of exploration, uncertainities, random boosts and buffs and a mild static stat boost for your Psionic Species.


Of course, if you play the game for the fluff and explorationary aspect, Psionics will appear a lot more interesting.
But as someone playing for maximume efficiency, it's uncertainity bothers me to no end and I personally prefer the other two

 

[Slynx]

unfortunately right now i'm in a mood of playing exclusively HiveMind. so BIO is my only option. and i'm still struggle to find it interesting\useful enough to waste 2 ascension slots on it.
(i play without sectors though and i'm usually busy establishing all my planets. in a last game i had 29 simultaneously. so much fun *__*)
though i'd like to experience PSI myself...later on.

thanks for the answer anyway. it was very informative.