This. Creative is the beginner pick. Once you master the game it's one of the worst picks over using those points to boost economy/population/habitability. I always ...
Turn-based intergalactic civilization building, fully customizable ship design, and tactical fleet vs. fleet combat. This title really has it all. I think it's my favourite strategy game of all time.
Creative is really not so strong a pick, it is just easy to use. You can sit in a corner the entire game and win by default against the AI if it is a lower difficulty setting or you get lucky. I would ...