I think the major problem here is that some of the lads think, that the diplo AI will be abused. Adding a diplo system cannot be a problem, the diplo AI is the problematic point here.
Well I dont know too much about scripting, but I am sure, that IW could make a decent diplo AI.
The new Civ3 AI is lot better than the old, and the normal AI there is worse than the old Doms I. AI.
I think that the majority would be happy with the SP diplo AI. It is up to IW, that what will they do.
If the diplo system won't be implented, than Saber's idea about the weapon/armor system should be added with an add-on pack or with a later patch.
Implenting either of these would bring the game to a new level. Imagine if we would have both of them.
[ October 16, 2003, 20:07: Message edited by: Mortifer ]