[klausD]

In the standard game, they're OK if a bit overpowered. But then I don't see you suggesting removing the PPB from the game because it's overpowered..
Oh, of course there is a certain imbalancing. But this is just a matter of modifying it. (editing capabilities are very fine in SEIV IMO)

The problem is that MM has removed some very good game ideas from SEIII and instead has introduced some cumbersome game mechanics. These mechanics lead to a frustration and a bad AI which cannot handle it. I would have wished that the developement time which has been spent on introducing the new ship building system (the old one was much better), the change from predefined units to designable ones and all those unnecessary diplomatic mumbojumbo which is of limited use had been used for a better, more intelligent AI.

I am sure 8 of 10 SEIV players are playing only against the AI and not against other humans. The main focus of SEIV should have been the AI developement and not all these useless chrome.

bye
Klaus