JaguarJames, Does this happen everytime you first start political machine, or just the first time after you installed it? If it only happend after you installed it, then that's normal. There's some graphic processing done before the game starts up. Subsequent starts should be snappier. Joe
You can also "bank" stamina to raise your stamina level. If you have left over stamina, that gets added to the bank at a 2:1 ratio (ie. 2 stamina = 1 in the bank). When this bank reaches your current level, your permanent stamina level goes up by one. I like to bank a couple of stamina early in the early turns and by mid-game, my stamina increases.
Install and run SmartException it's in the Free Stuff tab of Stardock Central. This will produce a polmachine.exe.cra file which you can send to [email protected]. It'll really help us analyze the problem. - Mudflap
Aside from picking a running mate that comes from a state you want, you should also pick a running mate that compliments your abilities. Your stats are modified by the running mate. For instance, if you have low charisma, you want a running mate that has high charisma. Your overall charisma will be the highest of the two.
Which operating system are you running? If you are running WindowsXP, make sure you have Service Pack 1 installed.
CrocoLyle, If that doesn't work, can you please send the debug.err file (in the political machine directory) to [email protected]. Also tell them it's for the PoliticalMachine so they can route it quickly. Joe
TotalGaming.NET subscribers have access to the beta. Joe