Zman,

As a fellow player that has his own empire, trust me i can empathize with you. I've been lucky to grab a player here or there, but its definitely been slow going and I can't compete with the logistical skills of the Kzinti (nearly 250 members!) or the Diplomats currently. But you know what? thats ok. I'm here for the fun of the game, the empire is an added bonus.

The only advice I can give is to be an active participant on the forums and with playing games. Its hard to get people to join if they don't even know who you are. Or, have an empire that is begun amongst a small group with a similar interest (like the Kzinti or the Arrakis empires that are built around a specific fandom).

Also, feel free to post a "Recruiting Poster" on the thread I made here: Why Should I (You) Join An Empire?

Good luck to you mate!

-Silver-

Emperor of the Olympian Gods


Scorekeeper for the MVL
Captain of the Eternal Villainy

Well stated King of Kittens

Also consider introducing some gamer friends to GalCiv and asking them to join you in your campaign towards greatness. You'll need a mix of new players and old guard folks as score decade can cause ever large empires to drift back down the ranks.

Master Researcher Hidar
Arrakis Imperium

I too have only a one-man empire but it does not bother me as i am thick skinned