Just out of curiosity. Does the tech that I purchase through the market benefit my tech ally or only tech I gain through using turns?

Using turns to research tech will benefit your ally. Not buying it.

So basically, u're leeching tech ;)

Not abusive leeching if you are teching. I've spied a few top players who were tech leeching early this set. Makes me wonder why I'm not.

*Gasp* Maybe you should make more friends ;p.
JK

I think a couple more are still leeching. Would just like to note that leeching is frowned upon.

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