----- I'm still early into Space Empires IV but I've observed that I'm low on Minerals and nearly at capacity for Organics and Radioactives.
On my planets (Gas Giants) I've been building like my homeworld was set. That is, a ratio of 5:1:1:5 being Mines:Farms:Extraction Plants:Research Facilities.
Maybe I should tone it down even more. My race creation is set at "superior" for all four of these. I've started creating Miner Light Cruisers for an asteroid ring. Those asteroids can be rich! On my Construction Queue list I have begun to slow down my industry. That was a big part of the problem; and maintenance for ships is expensive! I have Hardy Industrialists and superior ship building.
Also I've been trading to others like: want:5000 minerals/give 3000 organics and 3000 radioactives.
-----I go to sleep thinking about Space Empires and wake up thinking about Space Empires. I have maintenance around the home that I have been putting off.
-----Gaming can lead to procrastination.
-----Some times , when I'm watching TV I flip the remote upside down and view it as a starship.
-----I'm using my two week vacation from work for Space Empires play and talk. At least I save money that way. I'll travel next time...maybe.