This is an area that got almost immediate groans on the release of v1.2. I thought I'd comment on areas that seem to me to be needing adjustment. I think it is a little different than what people might immediately think on this topic.
First, this domestic policy is just too powerful as it currently stands. Not that I have an issue with full Central Planning (CP) giving +25% IC. It is just that the negatives to that aren't really correct. This is how I see a better FM/CP domestic policy and its values:
Money from Consumer Goods
currently from +40% (FM) to -50% (CP)
needs to be +30% to -60%
(central planning or command economies SUCK for capital generation, unlike capitalist societies)
This is an area that I think is IMPORTANT to get right - the big drawback for full CP economy. But as it is currently, it is also too strong for full FM economy since political influence is about money.
Total IC
currently +15, +20 and +25 for CP-style economies
I can live with it as is - this is the power of CP
Production Time and Cost
currently -20%, -15% and -10% for FM economies
kinda silly all around - everyone near DC knows about the 'Beltway Bandits' and how much money private companies make on govt military contracts...
anyhow, it would be better to at least drop this to -15%, -10% and -5%; basically minimize this area, or even cut the costs out completely but give a relevant time bonus (better production methods)
Tech Team Salary
+25% (FM) to -25% (CP)
maybe a little strong on either end
would like to see +20% to -20% with some zeros in the middle (none currently)
Upgrade Time and Cost
-25% (FM) to 25% (CP)
blech - too much either way
again, cut it down 5% from either end and zero settings in the center
Consumer Goods Demand
+20% (FM) to -20% (CP)
probably OK to leave as is
might suggest the two center sections be cut down to +3%/-3% as 8% is a might sick jump between the two middle settings
In short, CP needs to remain a powerful production tech but must absolutely BLOW when it comes to anything resembling capital generation/private industrialization/personal initiative and all that encompasses. At the moment it does NOT and is too strong. As a buffer, the penalty for upgrading needs to be downtoned slightly. But the production/upgrade areas are not sufficient ways to offset this economic area properly.
First, this domestic policy is just too powerful as it currently stands. Not that I have an issue with full Central Planning (CP) giving +25% IC. It is just that the negatives to that aren't really correct. This is how I see a better FM/CP domestic policy and its values:
Money from Consumer Goods
currently from +40% (FM) to -50% (CP)
needs to be +30% to -60%
(central planning or command economies SUCK for capital generation, unlike capitalist societies)
This is an area that I think is IMPORTANT to get right - the big drawback for full CP economy. But as it is currently, it is also too strong for full FM economy since political influence is about money.
Total IC
currently +15, +20 and +25 for CP-style economies
I can live with it as is - this is the power of CP
Production Time and Cost
currently -20%, -15% and -10% for FM economies
kinda silly all around - everyone near DC knows about the 'Beltway Bandits' and how much money private companies make on govt military contracts...
anyhow, it would be better to at least drop this to -15%, -10% and -5%; basically minimize this area, or even cut the costs out completely but give a relevant time bonus (better production methods)
Tech Team Salary
+25% (FM) to -25% (CP)
maybe a little strong on either end
would like to see +20% to -20% with some zeros in the middle (none currently)
Upgrade Time and Cost
-25% (FM) to 25% (CP)
blech - too much either way
again, cut it down 5% from either end and zero settings in the center
Consumer Goods Demand
+20% (FM) to -20% (CP)
probably OK to leave as is
might suggest the two center sections be cut down to +3%/-3% as 8% is a might sick jump between the two middle settings
In short, CP needs to remain a powerful production tech but must absolutely BLOW when it comes to anything resembling capital generation/private industrialization/personal initiative and all that encompasses. At the moment it does NOT and is too strong. As a buffer, the penalty for upgrading needs to be downtoned slightly. But the production/upgrade areas are not sufficient ways to offset this economic area properly.
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