Re: Retreating??
Jeb,
Perhaps a scrolling combat zone would be a better solution. If a foe has long range missile capability combined with higher tacspeed and you do not, then you will not be able to engage him equally. To have "play balance" be the excuse for a wholly artificial "edge of the Universe" seems a bit silly in a computer-based tactical combat simulation.
As far as the Strategic combat option - I agree that its extremely useful. To be honest after "Homeworld" set the standard for tac space combat...well came close anyway...I really don't care to use SEIV's tac combat system and always use the Strategic option. However, I see no reason for the computer to display the little dots zipping across the screen. At the strategic level, I really only need to know the final result of the engagement.
Again, just my .02c and I'm sure everyone plays differently.
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