[DavidG]

Originally posted by Gryphin:
I guess when all is said and done it comes down to:
If your ally broke a treaty
Would you feel it was wrong or just part of the game?
Will you ever trust them again in another game?
Will you try to get even in another game?

- always just part of the game

- yes for sure (but if he does it another dozen times then probably not)

- the first time no, the second time probably not, the third time.... I think it is like Stone Mill said. You try to start with a clean slate but if you are up against a player who has betrayed you a dozen times before are you really going to trust him again? You may take actions in game that your role played trusting empire would but you as a player would no doubt have those previous betrayals in the back of your mind.