[klausD]

I agree fully.
The diplomatic aspects of the game are not executed very well. I my games against the computer I ignore it normally.

I think MM has underestimated the problems of programming a good diplomacy system. IMO there are too many diplomatic features. And nobody needs them really. It would be enough to have 4 levels of relationship between the nations:
war (AI attacks you)
neutral (AI ignores you but dont let you in its territory. it dont go in your territory) trade (like neutral, but with trade revenues, limited access to each others territory)
alliance (trade plus unlimited access to each others territory, use of others supply bases, allied combat support, limited tech, territory and troop exchange)

These 4 levels should be well implemented and thought out. The AI should be carefully programmed in its reactions when it is on one of these levels. No more is needed against the AI. If I am playing against humans I can always agree on more complex terms.


klaus