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Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 28th, 2000, 07:27 AM

Replies: 15

Question on refusing Treaties.

Views: 3,750

Posted By Talenn

Re: Question on refusing Treaties.

Heh, yes, I've even gone one better than simply playing on small map...I've actually reduced the number of facilities that each planet can hold. I am currently at 4,8,12,15,18 and it seems to be...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 28th, 2000, 02:22 AM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

All:

Baron is indeed correct about the 'Point Generation' on Components. I hadnt added that part of the Tampa_Gamer's Mod to my set but decided to try it out as an experiment. The points are not...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 28th, 2000, 12:31 AM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

EbonyKnight:

I have added the 'Streamlined Hulls' Tech Area to my set and my initial tests show that it is working.

Basically, I have it set so that at level 5 Ship Construction, a new area...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 28th, 2000, 12:20 AM

Replies: 3

Views: 1,965

Posted By Talenn

Re: More cargo-related questions! ( a tangent, actually)

Sure, theres a really good reason IMO. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif Your new colony only has one build queue and thus is severely limited in what it can build in a timely...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 10:08 PM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

Tampa_Gamer:

Ok, well, I'd like to divy up the races so we dont duplicate effort, but at the moment, I'm not quite up to snuff on how to tweak the AI personalities yet. I'm still very much in...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 09:54 PM

Replies: 15

Question on refusing Treaties.

Views: 3,750

Posted By Talenn

Re: Question on refusing Treaties.

Ebonyknight:

Oh yes, the Small Map is far more interesting against the AI. I play it on Small, with Max Number of AI players. I dont add in the Neutrals on Small anymore as I found that it...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 09:22 PM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

Ebonyknight:

Sure, its fairly easy. Go into the 'Data' directory and open the 'VehicleSize.txt' file. Find the ships you want to change and change the 'Requirement Max Engines' line to 7 or 8 or...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 09:12 PM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

Tampa_Gamer:

Ok, I've fired up a few games using non-default races to test out some of the new gadgets. It does work fine. Its good to see the AI using some of the new toys. ...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 07:15 AM

Replies: 9

Cargo....

Views: 2,152

Posted By Talenn

Re: Cargo....

Planetary 'Cargo' is strictly for military purposes IMO. Adding Cargo storage allows the planet to hold more Troops/Weapon Platforms/Fighters etc. I build them on my 'staging areas' where I will be...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 06:40 AM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

Tampa_Gamer:

Ok, I just downloaded the file and am pouring through the contents. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif I've noticed a few things that I want to ask ya.

...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 06:02 AM

Replies: 26

Mod/Extension Posted

Views: 4,033

Posted By Talenn

Re: Mod/Extension Posted

Wow!

Alot of this looks great. I dont know if I'll incorporate all of it into my own custom set but I'll certainly pick and choose some of to add. Alot of good stuff in here.

Some of it,...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 27th, 2000, 05:38 AM

Replies: 9

AI Tweaks and Personalities and Other Thoughts

Views: 2,264

Posted By Talenn

Re: AI Tweaks and Personalities and Other Thoughts

Hope and Help for the AI:

Well, I am happy to report that after much tweaking and futzing, I finally have my AI giving me a good run for the money in quite a few games. Its still not up to human...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 25th, 2000, 08:04 PM

Replies: 9

AI Tweaks and Personalities and Other Thoughts

Views: 2,264

Posted By Talenn

Re: AI Tweaks and Personalities and Other Thoughts

Grifman:

I agree with you 110%. That is really my only gripe with SE4 (but a major one). The MECHANICS of the game are VERY good, but the AI/Diplomacy/Role-play atmosphere is sorely lacking IMO....

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 25th, 2000, 07:45 PM

Replies: 15

Question on refusing Treaties.

Views: 3,750

Posted By Talenn

Re: Question on refusing Treaties.

Mithras:

Yes, that is the 'Mega Evil AI' kicking in. It is set for the 500 mark in your score. All AI players will hate you, but I've found that there is usually not a lot that they can do at...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 25th, 2000, 06:50 AM

Replies: 15

Question on refusing Treaties.

Views: 3,750

Posted By Talenn

Re: Question on refusing Treaties.

I did some experimenting and there is definately a 'diplomatic penalty' associated with responding with a refusal. There does NOT appear to be any penalty for just not responding at all.

I think...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 25th, 2000, 12:41 AM

Replies: 4

Intel/Counter Intel

Views: 2,045

Posted By Talenn

Re: Intel/Counter Intel

I havent really messed with it too much in my games. It just doesnt seem worth the bother and the facility space on my planets let alone the actual cost of researching the Intel Techs.

But, I...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 24th, 2000, 09:16 PM

Replies: 15

Question on refusing Treaties.

Views: 3,750

Posted By Talenn

Question on refusing Treaties.

In an effort to make the AI more aggressive, I am going through the 'AI_Anger' file. In there, I see an entry for the AI's anger to increase (by a fairly significant amount) if a treaty is refused. ...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 24th, 2000, 07:18 PM

Replies: 13

This Was Much Too Easy!

Views: 4,361

Posted By Talenn

Re: This Was Much Too Easy!

Tomgs:

Yes, definately AI agressiveness could use a boost IMO too. Too often I am allowed to build up unmolested and then simply translate my huge econ and tech advantage into an unstoppable...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 23rd, 2000, 06:30 PM

Replies: 17

The Patch!

Views: 3,931

Posted By Talenn

Re: The Patch!

Yes, saved races are definately bunked. I loaded my saved race and it seemed to have a permanent 'Maintenance Bonus'. Even loading the race and then scrubbing all the racial traits etc didnt remove...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 23rd, 2000, 08:02 AM

Replies: 14

Moding Questions

Views: 3,722

Posted By Talenn

Re: Moding Questions

Vilemare:

I'm not 100% sure on the Pop question as I've not messed with that aspect yet. Easiest thing to do would be for you to try it. Back up your original and make the change and see what...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 23rd, 2000, 07:53 AM

Replies: 17

The Patch!

Views: 3,931

Posted By Talenn

Re: The Patch!

LintMan and Baron:

Thanx alot for the help, guys! http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif I was able to get it all taken care of tonight. But boy what a pain in the backside it...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 23rd, 2000, 07:46 AM

Replies: 1

Bug in setting up Characteristics (patch)?

Views: 1,428

Posted By Talenn

Re: Bug in setting up Characteristics (patch)?

Its not a bug, its a change. The 'cost' for adjusting Maintenance cost was increased. The 'History.txt' file lists all of the changes that were made. Take a look at it for more of the details.

...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 23rd, 2000, 05:43 AM

Replies: 13

This Was Much Too Easy!

Views: 4,361

Posted By Talenn

Re: This Was Much Too Easy!

What Version were you playing with? In the release (1.02) the AI could sometimes be dealt a 'Small' homeworld which is absolutely crippling, especially if you were on a Gas Giant and close to them.
...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 22nd, 2000, 09:54 PM

Replies: 17

The Patch!

Views: 3,931

Posted By Talenn

Re: The Patch!

Lionel:

Refresh the Shrapnel News Page..I had the same issue. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

MM or anyone:

Good job on getting the patch out today! ...

Forum: Space Empires: IV & V

November 22nd, 2000, 07:25 PM

Replies: 10

AI Players and (lack of) Research

Views: 2,845

Posted By Talenn

Re: AI Players and (lack of) Research

Arralen:

Actually, the AI is not really bad at all. Of course it cant compete with a skilled player without cheating but I dont think there is much ANYONE can do about that just yet! ...

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