I played Arborec
I was really bold and grabbed Mechatol Rex to plant on it and keep it, but I over-extended to make sure I got it, leaving my “A” planets undefended. Gary as L1Z1X bought Duppy's Cruess Prommisory note and warped into my slice from around the table and cut me off. I was stuck but safe on Mechatol and didn't wean myself off those single VPs per round to actually challenge. I should have abandoned it earlier and tried for other VP.
2nd game in a row where I was in mid-game, wondering what to do. The bold Mechatol move was too rushed, and I even forgot that in the first game I actually had taken Mechatol!