What do you choose for the degree of scattering for your galaxies? Do you choose differently for different galaxy sizes?
I tend to choose "Scattered". My reasoning is this: in a scattered abundant galaxy, nearly every sector has at least one habitable planet. This means range really isn't a consideration. Thus, with speed bonuses, I'm basically guaranteed a bigger portion of the galaxy, and I don't have to worry about hitting a range roadblock and needing to rush for gravity techs before I can continue.
Of course, this means the AI's expansion is also basically unbounded by range even in the early game...but since they're generally a bit slower at the landgrab, I can usually beat them to the punch.
-EtherMage
        
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I like loose clusters, but not for any specific strategic reason.
     
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I like scattered because this makes lack of range less relevant. Abundant reinforces that I think because you are less likely to have a dead end and get range locked. Abudant on huge and gigantic is way too many planets for me so I cut back to the medium settings or rare. On gigantic I find eyes of the universe very helpful and on gigantic stellar cartography can be very helpful.
Rick
      
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Good to hear from you again, B Garrett.
Do join in our discussions and let's learn from one another.
   
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) so I've yet to set up my own favoured build list... Heck, I haven't even used multiple build lists before...
...but like to start large and uncommen,
