zophah wrote:
Here is my opinion: (with the usual disclaimer that I will try to be objective and don't take what I say personally)
Plot:
The idea of space slugs is really cool.
The idea of an ant race is original.
The story progression seems similar to the Octafari chain: race was wronged and wants compensation, you help them getting something in return, they turn out to be the villains, you fight back and win.
I don't think the Xi would be that quick to ask for your help since you just worked on destroying their homes.
Description:
What is the reward for defeating the Drannik Plague ship in the first mission?
The goo terraformer could have a better name. Perhaps call it a Gyaroxi Sludge Detonator?
The details for the Goo Conversion mission describe it turning aquatic planets, yet you already describe that in the planet changing artifact.
The Goo Shifter doesn't have any background information (in the mission or by itself) that explains why it grants those stats.
Just like before, the Reverse Goo Terraformer could have a better name. Perhaps call it the Xi Wave Purifier?
There is already a Mission called The Pact I believe.
There is not much detail in who the Xi and Gyaroxi are other than their appearance.
It is not explained why the Xi have that as a racial bonus.
The Gyaroxi ability sounds similar to the Scalar Assault of the Vox (a race I made in the Zophah Saga Part 1)
Technical:
The idea of turning planets to goo is cool, though I would limit it to only oceanic planets.
Also I think it should not be that powerful. I suggest +1 size, -2 mining, +3 artifact, +3 research.
Having a mission unlock 2 new races at the same time appears a bit unbalanced.
The Goo Shifter has very similar stats to Octafari Grid Pylons.
The idea of turning a planet back from a special type would not increase the stats further, and would diminish the value of it being unique from other planets.
And again,
Plot:
The idea of space slugs is really cool.
The idea of an ant race is original.
The story progression seems similar to the Octafari chain: race was wronged and wants compensation, you help them getting something in return, they turn out to be the villains, you fight back and win.
I don't think the Xi would be that quick to ask for your help since you just worked on destroying their homes.
Description:
What is the reward for defeating the Drannik Plague ship in the first mission?
The goo terraformer could have a better name. Perhaps call it a Gyaroxi Sludge Detonator?
The details for the Goo Conversion mission describe it turning aquatic planets, yet you already describe that in the planet changing artifact.
The Goo Shifter doesn't have any background information (in the mission or by itself) that explains why it grants those stats.
Just like before, the Reverse Goo Terraformer could have a better name. Perhaps call it the Xi Wave Purifier?
There is already a Mission called The Pact I believe.
There is not much detail in who the Xi and Gyaroxi are other than their appearance.
It is not explained why the Xi have that as a racial bonus.
The Gyaroxi ability sounds similar to the Scalar Assault of the Vox (a race I made in the Zophah Saga Part 1)
Technical:
The idea of turning planets to goo is cool, though I would limit it to only oceanic planets.
Also I think it should not be that powerful. I suggest +1 size, -2 mining, +3 artifact, +3 research.
Having a mission unlock 2 new races at the same time appears a bit unbalanced.
The Goo Shifter has very similar stats to Octafari Grid Pylons.
The idea of turning a planet back from a special type would not increase the stats further, and would diminish the value of it being unique from other planets.
And again,
zophah wrote:
when laying out details in energy cost, experience, number of turns, etc it is easier to leave it up to Dan to decide. (and you won't have to worry about it)
Thanks for the feedback, I will consider the similarities and overpoweredness of the unlocking 2 races. I haven't seen your Zophah saga, so sorry if it's a bit similar
I shall also add more detail on the 2 races. I'm currently trying to fully complete the octafari chain, so it makes sence some of it might be based around it, as I spend most of my time on GL looking at those screens. I shall review it. 
Oh, and its 'Ix' not 'Xi'. lol