Been Playing this game for years now. I put it away then I come back to it. Fun to play hard to start. YOur Hooked
The Game is fun and addictive. Hard to learn anythign cause it just does not give you enough info. YOu should check around a few BOTF boards for hints etc.
HINTS:
Learn fast that you need star bases. You will need two Troop transporsts to build one StarBase.
Always make friends. Forget about the ST Universe anyone can be friends here. Even Roms and Humans.
Dont bother building Large Warship Fleets like WarBird Class Ships they are expensive and slow. Unless you are attacking Planets just buy the Cheep and Fast/Powerfull Destroyers in any Race this works.
If Building things is getting expensive then buy lots and I mean lots of Fabricator/Assembly plants yards ETC then the costs of building/ships will drop.
Guaranteed you will get hooked like I have been. I play it put it away for months then come back again.
BTW Always go with the Romulans. They are the most fun to play.