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This is the last week of Stellaris, as I basically reached the end of the game of it that I was playing. At least, I feel like I hit an inevitability point where I would mostly be waiting for the timer to run out and for me to be declared the victor. I could be missing something, but if I'm not, I don't think waiting for that makes for good viewing, so I decided to end it where I did. The last episode contains my thoughts on my experience with the game, so if you're interested in those specifically, you can hear them there! Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 30: Growing Tall - https://youtu.be/6Iwgy-joj_4 Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 31: Taking the Lead - https://youtu.be/YPQMuhC6qxs Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 32: Shrinking the Galaxy - https://youtu.be/8_5RvlhJjGU Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 33: Inevitability Sets In - https://youtu.be/dl4k0_HADIg Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 34: Finale - https://youtu.be/Mhvi6sC9Uyc

I had some long episodes this week because I was having so much fun playing that I lost track of time! Probably a good sign. Anyway, this week I found the last remaining empire that I hadn't previously had contact with. I don't think they like me much. I don't think they like anyone much, honestly. I also develop some really useful technologies and spend a lot of time on upgrading my empire and planets and such. Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 25: Deficits Galore - https://youtu.be/kY803SmRYr8 Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 26: Wormholes, ho! - https://youtu.be/FGsTiZWH-Dg Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 27: Business as Usual - https://youtu.be/V9A5POHZ-EE Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 28: Involuntary Expansion - https://youtu.be/xQH_ldZXDls Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 29: Planetary Development - https://youtu.be/SykoLjX0JzY

I had several lengthier episodes this week, as I really got absorbed in playing and lost track of time. Which is a sign that I'm having a ton of fun with this game! Aside from continuing to expand my empire (and holding off the Larongo—again), a couple of significant things occurred. The first is a new sapient species has joined my empire, a type of fungus being. Their ability to effectively colonize arid planets is most welcome. I also have begun helping a gas giant dwelling species with settlement efforts. I'm curious to see where that goes. And finally, I make a bid to reclaim Tatooine from the titanic lifeforms that had taken it over. If you want to know how that goes, watch the last episode. ;) Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 20: Empire Management - https://youtu.be/8958HAa-ti4 Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 21: Fungus Friends! - https://youtu.be/ZKQxeqw3Blc Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 22: Impregnable Defense - https://youtu.be/SuhnS5v671w Let...

Stellaris is a fun game! This week saw another war attempt by the Larongo, which ended poorly for them. I also made a lot of expansions. But perhaps the most important thing was me beginning to look into more details of the effects of buildings for my colonies. I'm understanding more and more of the mechanics of the game, which is what this particular series is supposed to be all about. I am calling it "Let's Learn Stellaris" after all! Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 15: Learning Details - https://youtu.be/_NZC_-A1oyY Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 16: Rescue Attempt - https://youtu.be/km2HNBP4Krs Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 17: Aggressive Neighbor - https://youtu.be/4OZ03J4lcYc Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 18: Expansionism - https://youtu.be/E4GwCtRucD8 Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 19: Mass Upgrades Time! - https://youtu.be/VMtdx6pCm2s

I continued playing Stellaris, as I've not finished this first game yet. It's one of those games that can take a while to play, heh. But I'm having fun! A lot of stuff has happened this week, including some very strange occurrences at the colony I decided to name "Iceland." And one of my scientists has introduced a "virus" that mutates humans into another form. I don't think it's harmful, though? Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 10: Unpopular In The Galaxy - https://youtu.be/2dwWqIK_e5U Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 11: What Is a Human? - https://youtu.be/JB4Id6k4s7A Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 12: Why did I name this planet Iceland? - https://youtu.be/pzXMp29-40s Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 13: A Measure of Peace - https://youtu.be/WowFBoFsSGU Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 14: The Cybrex Homeworld - https://youtu.be/Aqt_gE4-cq0

This week of Stellaris saw a lot of change. I met my first intelligent alien neighbors (and several more arrived soon afterwards!), and they declared war on me. I'm not sure how much I want to pursue offensive action against them or not, but I feel pretty confident in my defensive position right now. Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 5: Maybe Aliens? - https://youtu.be/pWdUMTW_HDE Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 6: Galactic Empires Take Time to Build... - https://youtu.be/QYDc1sl8Z-8 Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 7: Definitely Aliens! - https://youtu.be/pj8Ohevp61c Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 8: Friendly Black Hole - https://youtu.be/GBK2ZhbOOGM Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 9: A Defensive War - https://youtu.be/fRqUAhB-4rg

Hey everyone! Here are the Let's Learn Stellaris episodes from this past week! I started playing this week, and had a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to playing more! Direct video links: Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 1: Getting Started - https://youtu.be/pLssFragN4E Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 2: Building Starbases - https://youtu.be/CQrNYjRoSBM Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 3: Colonizing Across the Stars! - https://youtu.be/lz6pOSUGxXU Let's Learn Stellaris Ep. 4: Expanding Borders - https://youtu.be/c6u3b6ZZ6HY