How to get a good War?

What Level to Play at?

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I am fairly new to Galactic CivII and would appreciate it if some on the forum would suggest what level to set the intelligence of the Ai at to get a good opponent in wars.  On Normal the Ai rarely builds anyting but small ships and mostly keeps these in orbit.

More precisely, my question is: I am new to the game and don't want to go to such a high level that I'll get smashed constantly.  I should ask, What is the lowest level I can play at and still get reasonably strong opponents in War?  Thanks.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
"Tough" is the level that the AI uses all algorithms that it can. Anything higher and they get bonuses to their abilities (econ/research/production...). So I guess that's my answer for good wars w/o it being overpowering.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks for reply. I see I'm at least a level too low. Will take your suggestion.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Unfortunately the AI never gets good tactically and strategically. The only thing you will get with higher difficulty is more enemy ships.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The only thing you will get with higher difficulty is more enemy ships.


....and better ones due to faster research of the AIs and miniaturization bonus and stuff.