[Minor graphic Bug] Entrenchment Artifacts picture

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When you lose the jump drive relic artifact, it shows the outline for the data archive artifact, rather than the missing jump drive relic artifact.  See the center of the picture, where artifacts appear to be duplicates. (Note the bottom right is referring to the 'grayed out' center artifact.)

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

I should also add that: I think artifacts should be more valuable (in other words, do more).  As it stands, even with the new artifacts, it doesn't really pay to search for artifacts.  In online play, you NEVER seen anyone 'waste' the money on them. 

They could be an exciting part of the game, that is way underutilized because they are simply not worth it.  Even tho they introduce the element of luck, making 1 of the 12 artifacts VERY valuable, would motivate people to search for them.

Finally, I always thought they would be an excellent way to continue telling the story, the lore, behind the game.  (Or even be part of a campaign mode, along with tailored diplomatic missions, and unlocked maps as you progress).

Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top

The only time I bother with searching planets is when I'm Advant and have the level 2 upgrade for the cost reduction ability.  Only then is it worthwhile to search planets.  I totally agree the power of most of them need to be boosted.  The only ones that are somewhat decent are the weapon boosting one, the research cost reduction one, and the one that halves in-system jumping.  The rest don't give enough of an advantage to even remotely concern me if an enemy finds one.  Artifacts should really be powerful enough to make other players plan attacks on the planet in question immediately if someone finds one.

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