duckmeister

I guess I could actually write one of those map generator pretty easily in .Net hehe. I will get back to you all when done

I read somewhere that is was all in XML format and since I saw the "custom map" option when starting the game, I figured it should be pretty easy to save it. Of course, that would need some change to the actual game interface though to add that option.

I am new to the game so maybe I have a different perspective on the game as viewed from a brand new player but one thing I found missing from the start was the ability to replay a same map at higher difficulty level or with different opponents. I would suggest a "save map" feature, that would only save the actual stars system and planets (maybe anomalies as well) but without the ennemy races (and AI difficulty) and their starting positions. This way you can replay a map you like wi

(thanks for the english lesson, even after all these years I still learn some which is great) I think I see...and I think you never want to have me as a general hehe. I would probably send 10 guys against the "tank" and get them all killed hehe. This is one of my first strategy games and I have a lot to learn I guess, but I love the game so far. I had 4 days of double-shifts coming up last weekend and bought it for the occasion. It did its job of keeping me busy so I didnt go crazy

I am new to the game and would also like to know if it is bugged so I dont exploit it. Sorry my first language isnt english so I dont understand the "being cheese" expression (but will sure add it to my vocabulary once explained!) ? Thanks Ducky

I created a game with random settings that resulted in a nicely spread out map that I started playing on normal difficulty with my Weaklings custom race. I was wondering, since I like the map if there was a way to save it and replay it later at higher difficulty or with another race? Sorry if this has been discussed before but couldnt find it anywhere. Thanks in advance Ducky

Ahh that makes sense! It's something to consider for sure when picking starting abilities then. Thanks everyone for the quick response Ducky

On my finance management screen I have the following was expenses: Military: 211bc Social: 28bc Research: 170bc Ship Maintenance: 252bc Colony Maintenance: 419bc Bonus Prod/research: 154bc Starbase Maintenance: 25bc My question basically is: where/what is the Bonus Prod/Research made of? Hope I was clearer this time hehe. Thanks in advance <img src="http://images.stardo

I searched the forums and couldnt find anywhere where those expenses come from? They account for about 10-15% of my expenses and was looking at a way to reduced them...then realized I have no idea what they are ? I turned off all focus on every planet thinking maybe that was it but without any luck Could someone explain to me how these expenses are calculated? Thanks in adv

First, I want to say I am a completely new player and thus no almost nothing about the game mechanics and get my ... handed over to me sometimes even at low AI level (shame!) Since I am new to the game I dont really have a standard strategy yet and I havent read the original poster described strategy either, but one of the first thing I started doing when playing was "fiddle" with those sliders all the time! I dont build research only or factory only empires but I do set it to 100% almo