[justjake73]

Here is what I do to start a new game:

1. Have a starting system with at least 2 other planets that your people can breathe, pref Medium or larger. This may take a while with random gen, but if you start off crappy you don't have much of a chance (goes for ANY game!)

2. Save the map.

3. Start the map as an Ancient race. Scan the planet list for medium worlds. If you can find only one or two that exist with that atmosphere and planet type far away from your "homeworld," WRITE THE PLANET INFO DOWN.

4. Create a race that lives on that type of world.

Voila - you've just created a universe where you will be left ALONE to develop your tech and defenses for a long while!

Involved? YES, but it WORKS!