The more I read about this game, the more exited I become. I downloaded the users manual and for the most part, I am happy. Just a few things that I don't like.

1. The gigantic map is only 16x16. I remember it being MUCH larger in the original. Why was it shrunk?

2. The diplomacy ability. I found that this trait can make even the most difficult level very easy. I remember making my diplomacy rating as high as possible, then researching all the diplomacy techs first. After that, every race would give me an arm and leg for mear peanuts. It destroyed the balance big time. I had everything maxed out because every race was giving me hundreds every turn. Kinda rediculous. Hopefully this is toned down a little.