[Wydraz]

Originally posted by snakeye:
The only reason I was thinking about making a ST based game is that non of the games made so far have emphasized in the diplomancy complexity and backstabbing that takes place in ST universe....

These are somethings I was thinking of including. Not "just another 4x game". I want to make a game where the aim is not to wipe out the races of the galaxy in order to win, so diplomancy makes sence!

I want to make a game truthfull to the ST universe.

I completely agree that there is room for a 4x game that does not rely completely on war for its resolution. But I never thought of Star Trek as a spy vs. spy, backstabbing universe either. Perhaps a small part of it. But to me Trek is more about exploration, first contact, and resolving differences - through diplomacy, trading, subterfuge, and - as a Last resort - war.

I say you should make the game you want - but it doesn't have to be another Star Trek, even if it is based on Trek. Make it better than Trek!

Something you didn't mention that is often lacking is real economics thrown into the mix. Not the silly trading in SEIV either. A Market based on supply and demand? How about building trade routes, which can be disrupted?