[The Panther]

This is my first game without the graphs (including SP, I might add). I find it more interesting in that you have to actually scout to see what is happening around the world.

But I do understand that the graphs makes it easier to catch cheaters like Norfleet was doing in that tournament game. Though why people feel compelled to cheat, I will never understand. I mean, what is the fun in creating over 4000 gems and limitless gold out of pure air like Norfleet did? I mean, 18 dwarven hammers by turn 22 as (no-earth) Ermor? Give me a frigging break. What a waste of time for everyone involved...

I suppose that someone in this newbie game could be an expert in disguise. That might also be considered a cheat if it were true. Having the graphs off makes it nearly impossible to detect this.

But, having said all that, I do admit that I like it with the graphs off. It makes building scouts much more important. I have built more scouts in this game so far than I normally would of in 100 turns with the graphs on.

So, I say it was a good idea turning the graphs off. It is different and quite fun. And we are all in this for the sheer fun of it anyway.