[Master Belisarius]

Originally posted by eddieballgame:
I find MOO3 very easy to use, & considering the depth of MICROmanaging available, easy to "navigate".

Honestly, I'm one of the people that perceive the interface as clumsy, and think I have good reasons. In my view, I need to do too many clicks, doing things that some turns later the AI will change to their taste.

Originally posted by eddieballgame:

There is so much to this program & with the coming PATCH, even more. Please, as an example, read in its entirety the excellent post by SIRIAN - http://www.ina-community.com/forums - MOO3 under STRATEGY/GAMPLAY
"Micromanage- Let's settle this once & for all."

After some search, I found the post. Loong but interesting.
Think it prove that the humans can manage better the planets than the AI (nothing new to me)... but at the same time, that the cost to manage even a single planet is a click nightmare.

Originally posted by eddieballgame:

I never played MOO1 or MOO2, but I enjoy TBS games & particularly multiplayer.

Well, I loved MOO1 and really enjoyed MOO2, both true classics, but I can't say the same about MOO3.
After read so bad reviews/oppinions about MOO3, when finally I played the game, felt that the game (or simulator to keep Fyron happy) was not so bad... but I'm not optimistic about that some day I'll really like the game.

Originally posted by eddieballgame:

This program to date has more than quenched my thirst in this genre

It's ok with me.
Not everybody like the same kind of games... although think if this game "quenched your thirst in this genre", you should try other games to compare.

Originally posted by eddieballgame:

AND, this game will get "better" very soon. With modding allowed, you can make it better!

Oh yes, I hope the patches and mods will improve the game.