Jan 17th 2015, 17:39:14
I've been experimenting with that myself and am finding that I like to tech on 6k or so (second batch) for efficiency but struggle with producing adequate defense for carrying so much land so early in the set. @ 6-7k I tech pleasingly fast but have to accept losses from grabs whereas @ ~4.5k-5.5k it's pretty well defensible but a little slower going. When you find the balance, let me in on the secret =)
Also, if either of you folks need one, I have all my research slots open. PM me.