It makes me sad
The game really shines in the late game and over 95% of players never get there. Don't get me wrong, mid game is very fun, I don't love the early game but I know a lot of people who do, but the late game is amazing. You start feeling comfortable with the tools the game gives you and how you want to use them. Almost no having to read the QB anymore, just an idea of where you need to get and planning how to do it. The problems introduced with the new water line, the increasing material costs, circuits, ramping, infinite products with the SE, giant jumps in power production, it's all just soo good.