Thanks Erik for the screens and the answers! [&o]

What about the empire internal policies, factions, etc. Will it be more complex than in the first game?

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Shark7<br/>
I do think that the whole AI thing is being resolved in the ship design area. The AI does fine with attacking, but it can't win wars when its ships aren't competative. With the policy changes and the ability to give the AI empires optimized designs ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Shark7
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Imrryran<br/>
I don't really understand: don't the devs intend to provide the best AI designs within the next patch?
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Yes, but modders are still going to have to do it the hard way, and I think we all ...

I don't really understand: don't the devs intend to provide the best AI designs within the next patch?

<r> I agree with you: the internal politics features should depend on the race. <E>:)</E><br/>
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And yes, at the moment there is a private sector feature, but no way to really play with it, it is mostly watching and protecting it. Why not permit to have different stances with respect to the ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: J HG T<br/>
The Alpha Centauri is indeed great example as every faction has unique dialogue when dealing with other factions. One of the reasons I love that game.<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
I agree! [&o]<br/>
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Too bad there wasn't any remake or sequel to that ...

I don't quite remember there was something like that in MTW2? Could you please be more precise?

As far as I remember, the internal politics are really basic, with just a revolt percent making random revolts appear on the map.

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: cookie monster<br/>
What would you like to see added to give more political options?<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
For instance factions, domestic policies, laws and decrees, political parties, different rebellion types, religions (or populations ideologies), etc.<br ...

I have to say I'm quite disappointed that the "war" side of the game will be enhanced but not the "political" side, which is really lacking flavour at the moment (the only action is to choose between some pre-defined government types). [:(]

ORIGINAL: Erik Rutins
Just wanted to let you know that work is underway on the next expansion for Distant Worlds. We'll have more news for you soon.

When can we expect an official announcement with a features list?

ORIGINAL: Igard
What about an empire border system? This is something I forgot to add to the list and also something Elliot has contemplated before.

It might be a nice addition to the game. I guess it depends on how it is implemented. [:)]

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Merker <br/>
Not to mention the exploration aspect. Perhaps exploring ruins should take some time, and only resources be visible on the long range scanners. Perhaps more options regarding exploration could be added, like tell the E-ship to focus on finding ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Igard<br/>
I'm not familiar with the polital mechanics of EU3 (I only ever played the first EU). Would this mean that, based on your syle of government, there would be votes/referendums to decide on new legislations that would affect your empire? Because that ...

<r> I advise you to try Crusaders Kings (nobilities, knights, princesses, bishops, etc.) or EU:Rome (generals, governors, senators, etc.) to see what characters can bring to a grand strategy game. <E>;)</E><br/>
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Both these games have design problems, but their characters systems are ...

<r> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Igard
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Imrryran<br/>
No internal politics or factions?
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That's a new for me. We've already got uprisings and civil war (if only we could reunite using diplomacy). And the leaders feature might give way to ...

No internal politics or factions?

This guide is quite useful, thanks [:)]

<r> This game is great but I think it is lacking depth in the politic area.<br/>
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At the moment the only control we have other politic is the government type, which is really restricted and feel quite "bland". I would really like to have more control on this.<br/>
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For instance like in ...

Erik, I'm awfully sorry, I cleaned windows temporary files (under C:\Users\[my user]\AppData\Local\Temp) then re-installed the game and it works now (re-installing it without cleaning temporary files did not seem to solve it though).

Sorry again for any inconvenience caused.

Erik, I'm awfully sorry, I cleaned windows temporary files (under C:\Users\[my user]\AppData\Local\Temp) then re-installed the game and it works now (re-installing it without cleaning temporary files did not seem to solve it though).

Sorry again for any inconvenience caused.