I really like idea nr. 4!
spregger
Whoo! an improved tech tree! I'm you're biggest fan already.
Serptico, you're right. This is a stratagy game! That's exactly why I think some of the techs/buildings/resources should give you some real strategic options in stead of just upgrading your core abilities. A good example of a tech that does give you more strategic options is the ones you have to research to be able to colonize certain planet types. Other than that, the speed techs advance at default is way to fast... And the AI is still great fun. So
So what would you like to have: fancy techs and achievements, or the AI that beats you squarely? Because the "simplicity" of the game allows the AI to play so good. Ah.. fair point. You are all right of course. I can't help but feel a tad dissapointed that all the different fancy options result in the same numbercrunching, but the fun AI does indeed make up for it (it's not perfect though, the demands for techtrade are insane!). <br
I just got Galciv2 gold, and after playing a few games I thought I'd share my thoughts with you all. First impressions: Wow! The whole game feels so slick, graphics great, interface great, everything is so smooth I'll never be able to go back to SE5! Second impression: I just got my ass handed to me by the AI, and it mocked me before doing so Third impression: Ok, so there