Balance?

February 9, 2003 9:46 PM from

Is anybody else finding that the thin line between a "Tolerable" game and a "Tough" game is actually a chasm?

I've now played 3 VERY SHORT games in Beta 5 at the very threshold of "Tough". (I.e. one Smart AI past "Tolerable"). It could be more frustrating, but I don't know how. (:( By 2186, the Drengin have Gravity Accelerators, Diplomatic Translators, Corvettes, and my home number. I'm still trying to tie my shoes.

If I leave the settings on "Tolerable" it's just a matter of time and attrition before I win. This quantum leap in AI ability showed up on a previous beta shift; has it happened again, or am I just getting worse as a player?

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Reply #1 February 9, 2003 11:00 PM from

Stardock Forums Top

I started my last game on 4Z at all genius and found it rather daunting. When the Beta 5 build was delivered, however, I _think_ I was beginning to get the upper hand. But for the Beta 5 build, I reduced the intelligence of all of the aliens down one notch, and I am again finding the start of the game challenging. If I can just hold out long enough, perhaps I can teach those war mongers to leave me alone.

Reply #2 February 10, 2003 12:37 AM from

Stardock Forums Top

All 5 at Genius level, they kicked my but all across the galaxy (:(

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