Have they detailed any of the changes coming to the "beefed up" diplomacy in Dark Avatar. I really hate the current diplomacy as it's very uncreative. I want to be able to persuade other races to do things and it's not really possible. The computer can come to you all the time and suggest that you follow a certain course of action but you can not do the same to them, unless it's some retarded extreme like declaring war or making peace. Why can't I suggest things like having any ally supply another race with covert aid, persuade them to cut off trade with a particular race, etc. The ability to play upon old racial hatreds or to appeal to their alignment (I am good and your good, now help me out. Rather than having to buy their friendship.) I really hope the changes coming in Dark Avatar overhaul the current diplomacy. I also hope the United Planets gets more diplomatic options too. Perhaps the ability to propose the actual measures being voted on or call emergency sessions etc.