In my (rather limited) experience, games with design mechanics like empyrion often end up creating a trade-off between what looks cool and what works most effectively. It's understandable that many can't afford to in survival mode, or if they're competitive folks in multiplayer, or just with little gifting in design.
But I find myself drawn to the other end of the spectrum - attempting to make cool shapes with the hull, making interesting doodads in the crannies of a ship, adding crew...
Do you build for aesthetics?
But I find myself drawn to the other end of the spectrum - attempting to make cool shapes with the hull, making interesting doodads in the crannies of a ship, adding crew...
Do you build for aesthetics?