Yes, to all new people this is not the game to get in to. The developers only listen to top 100 players, who also have created their own group that actually dictates what changes happen in game. The goal of this project, now, is to take as much money as possible. It used to not be like that but however this team of devs only know how to nerf everything, then put increase behind pay walls. The ship building times, research and production have all been "balanced" (nerfed and then small percentage given back thru paying) You are now seeing the construction times being "balanced" so that they can then charge more for officers and boosts. I have already tried to warn and say this, but move to new game, don't invest money here. As much as I would love to see this game come back to life, it just is not possible. The developers are intent on killing the game and they have won.