Talk:Expedition/@comment-54.254.157.216-20140802035543/@comment-9676492-20140802043816

Speaking as someone who skyrocketed their HQ level, it's really not that big a deal. Crafting is easier, the higher regen cap helps you stock up (within reason), and the more challenging maps prepare you for worlds 3, 4 and 5, and having them available dramatically speeds up your ability to power up your fleet, at which point your fleet is of the appropriate power level for your HQ level.

There's no real scenario where avoiding HQ experience is more important than, say, resource gain, or ship experience gain.

At least, I say that now, ask me how I feel about being level 100 after the event starts.