The zip file in the "Space Empires: IV - Modding and other Help Tools/Information" archive has been updated (same name: SE4 Dubious Strategy Guide). Link to the first 'Modding Tools' Archive page:
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/For...ML/000019.html
The "SE4 Dubious Strategy Guide" is an editted compilation of threads from the forum. It is a "work in progress".
Comments and additions or corrections are welcomed under this topic.
Revision 03 Jun 2001: Added some forum commentary on "colonization strategy" under the "Colonies" sub-topic; on unzipping new race files under the "Mods and Mod Packs" topic; on combating a technological disadvantage under the "Combat Tips" sub-topic; on Satellites under "SHIPS, SATELLITES, ETC" topic; on using Sensors with Missiles and PDCs under the "SCANNERS AND OBSCURATION" topic; on 'why an AI appears to be doing nothing' and 'what affects population growth' under "AI Behavious"; on clarifying who is dominant when proposing Subjugation treaties under "TREATIES" topic; on population limits for colonizers under "Colonies" subtopic.