White as a Race Color
 

I'm playing using the beautiful Federal Union shipset, but I've noticed one problem. Their race color is white, which makes it impossible for me to see which systems I have ships or colonies in on the sector display.

Has this ever been mentioned before? Also, is there a way I can change my color to something else easily?

Thanks!

Edit:
Of course, I spoke before actually looking. I changed the color to a more visable one, but the point remains that any white/light grey color is going to be very difficult see.

[This message has been edited by Aristoi (edited 17 September 2001).]

Re: White as a Race Color
 

As the author of that race style, I must say I did that purpose. The Federal Union AI is a strong one (most days), but the added level of deception of not being able to see it's controlled systems gives it a slight edge to human players.

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Re: White as a Race Color
 

Same thing when playing the shadows.

Everything is black.

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Re: White as a Race Color
 

Jeepers! That sounds almost like "Exploit" http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/ima...ons/icon12.gif

You AI guys are quite ingenious.

Re: White as a Race Color
 

Well, that explains it. Thanks.

Re: White as a Race Color
 

Thank you, but until I can stop my AI from turning into raving nut balls on turn 5, then I ask you hold the praise...


I've never seen an AI win a war using nothing but meson beams on DN's with no shilds an armor.......

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Re: White as a Race Color
 

you can change the color if you go into the pics folder and alter the race_main.bmp just open it in paint or whatever and change it to whatever color u want

Re: White as a Race Color
 

I like the black now. At first I would over look ships in the sector. Then I thought . Hey if I am over looking ships then........... And bingo. Black is the shade of choice for me.



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Re: White as a Race Color
 

Don't try that in PBW. If you try that, all the other players have to do is go in and change the race color on their machines. Moreover, it's cheesy :P

Phoenix-D

Re: White as a Race Color
 

I agree, very cheese. This ranks right down there with using a non-default shipset to intentionally confuse your opponents.

Geoschmo