[klausD]

I see it also that weapon mounts are a big problem in SEIV. As I have mentioned several times before, more is not always good. Mounts are not necessary in the game. I could easily do without them being in the game. (as well as designable unit-types like armies which are also useless in the current stage)
MM did developed too many things in SEIV without much initial conceptation and the result is sometimes frustrating game play and a mediocre AI.

For example I dont need a designable ground combat unit without a ground combat system which take care of my design.

I can design a indefinite number of different satellites, but I never had games where more than 2 different types of satellites of the same generation operated at the same time in my empire (1 longrange and 1 point defense)
Instead of such feature, MM should have brought along a concept of satellites initial placement options before the first round of combat.

These are only 2 examples of misconception and unnecessary complexity in the game. Mounts are are 3rd one.

bye
Klaus