No one seriously considers this 'The ultimate 4X game'. That is ridiculous. People can appreciate the ambition and the intention. I do. But the fact is that the game is a collection of intricate systems that do not work together to create a rewarding 4X experience. I wish it did.

As a good ...

Excellent response by Xxzard; btw, enemy units are not invisible...you just can't see them (particularly in forests) due to insufficient recon. Recon is, also, important when deciding to attack a hex/enemy...always check that recon number.
Sending in a sacrificial scout to increase the recon level ...

Once I updated via the official patch 1.27.0 & then 1.27.12 the game's Manual folders had the updated Manuals added, as well.
The EBOOK Manual is too large (27.5mb) to upload as an 'attachment'.

mroyer wrote: Mon Nov 17, 2025 1:32 am

eddieballgame wrote: Mon Nov 17, 2025 12:16 am In the main directory of the game is a folder with all the updated manuals.

The e-book there is v1.25. JeanleChauve is asking for v1.27 manual. I've never heard of anything later than v1.25 but I just missed a manual update.

My EBOOK; is 1.27 (17.7.2025) per the 1.27.12 update.

In the main directory of the game is a folder with all the updated manuals.

I am already in a few games, but...could be convinced to play in another. Do you have any other opponents that would like to join, as well?

More options per assisting one's allies would be nice; such as being able to ship metals, ammo, food &, on certain planets, even water.
Of course (?), the distance could/should be taken into account as opposed to just giving aid regardless of how far away they are...or maybe not.

My personal favorites, solo & multiplayer, are scenarios.

Based on Vic's track record per game design; & especially his Shadow Empire gem...I have no worries about the game not getting better. If that is, even, possible; though I am still waiting for some type of naval enhancements/implementations per Oceania.

I, too, got an 'exception error' when attacking a city in a recent 'pbem' game after updating to 'beta o'.
Hopefully, 'beta o2' will resolve this.
I am amazed that after 5 years & 20+ 'pbem' games, these issues are, extremely, rare; & a huge thank you, Vic, as always.

I presume you are referencing 'Decisions'. They are such an integral part woven into the game, I suspect it may not be possible to eliminate/mod them all out.
I have had from 0 to10+ plus (each round), but have never, really, minded them; & looked forward to many of them.
Turning off the Story ...

rig99 wrote: Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:10 pm Is there anywhere I can look before I make the decision?

Tool tipping over any decision will reveal the current status per what is being asked.
Also, per any decisions, you can always 'back out' to check on things; then return to the decision screen.

Vic wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2025 3:25 pm Nah.. i'll squeeze it in

Thanks Vic, this was happening in 'our' PBEM using 1.26k2.

I did not receive any email, sorry. Sometimes I get carried away with deleting them & may have missed it, again sorry.
Per highlights...some good, & many bad. :) The current game I am in is, really, getting interesting due to the diplomatic aspects/gymnastics of what the game offers.
Mostly, I ...

Sent you an email. 17 games is a lot. Any highlights?
I did not receive any email, sorry. Sometimes I get carried away with deleting them & may have missed it, again sorry.
Per highlights...some good, & many bad. :) The current game I am in is, really, getting interesting due to the diplomatic ...

I am, always, interested in a Shadow Empire 'PBEM' game.
I have been playing this, great, game via 'PBEM' since 2020; made the pandemic, somewhat, tolerable.
I am with a great group, atm, in our 17th contest!
Anyways, keep me posted; my email is eddieballgame@yahoo.com.

Thank you

Thank you

Though I voted for Zone Based per naval unit movement (thinking it might be easier for you to implement & as a play mechanic; I would not be opposed to Hex Based movement.
Btw, looking forward to the Republica DLC.

Just a quick question... out of genuine interest... i feel like i might be missing something... what is the interest of having LAN / direct connection in a multi-player game that is turn-based? With long turns?

Best wishes,
Vic

Excellent question; for one thing a 'good ole' fashion lan party is ...