First of all, let me say that I'm a huge fan of the game. But what troubles me is the aggressiveness factor in the AI. Some like fighting everything, and complain that the AI isn't aggressive enough. Well, I DON'T. There wasn't a single game where one of my neighbouring empires wasn't a huge bully that kept on harassing me, even on gigantic maps. I mean, let me enjoy my empire-building without having to constantly defend myself against a superior foe.
So fine, I shouldn't receive my winnings on silver platter, I agree, and other empires really can pass me along and become greater than I am. But WHY every single game this empire happens to be right next door to me?!? I thought that the AI is supposed to treat other AI's the same as the human player, but every game one of neighbours keeps pestering me. Even on gigantic maps where there should be some empires long away from mine. Yet the huge bullies are always picking on me, which reminds me of high-school all over again
I want to enjoy a nice game, not constantly fight a losing battle. I really don't like combat. At all. But I don't want to fight a complete dummy by lowering the difficulty level. What I say is: please, oh, please, Stardock, consider adding an aggressiveness option or slider to the game in the future, so people like me could enjoy their game of behind-the-scenes backstabbing and trading, and people who enjoy fighting would have their bloodshed right from the start. Thank you.
