Considering that the game is still in its infancy, any player-motivated research is generally helpful. For example, I think I’ve figured that the Cred/Flezz Ratio is about 6.8 to 1. And as I run forums, I’m noting how much Cred I generate and how much wear & tear my equipment receives. As more players do this and share data (hint, hint, nudge, nudge, Pimptastic), the more we can double check each other and create good solid general strategies.

Which in turn can help new players, which in turn helps CZ, which in turn means they get Episode Two produced more easily. Or something like that.