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Originally posted by ttomm46:
how long does it usually take you guys to finish a game with low number of computer players.
someone on a review site said it could take weeks.

Small galaxy, 5 AI + me, low tech cost, high resource start, low tech start, easy AI, no bonuses, no events, set up empire with good bonuses that the AI doesn't give itself, capitalize on known AI shortcomings = about 3 to 5 hours to finish depending on how I roleplay.
OTOH, if I played huge galaxy, max AI, no neutrals, hard AI, high AI bonus, frequent bad events, and no abusing the AI's stupidity in setup and gameplay (e.g., no use of exploits), well then it could take weeks, and I might not win. I don't really have that kind of time, so haven't played a game like that yet.

Originally posted by ttomm46:
also when i build weapon platforms i take a ship with cargo hold and load some up to unload on another planet but i can't tell if i'm actually delivering them or not

Not sure I understand, but if you use the TransferCargo button (has up and down arrows) at both planets it should be obvious what is going on.