I am playing 1.1 either masochist or crippling depending on how much I want my butt kicked.
But what happened to alliances? I just cannot get anyone "close" no matter what I give them, no matter how much trade. Is this the difficulty level or the patch?
Oh one last thing.... That f**cking dog barking next door. Can't Stardock do something about it? They are miracle workers after all.