Space Empires IV Newbie

HercMighty · #1 March 1st, 2003, 05:43 AM

After the horrible debacle of MOO3 I saw a post for this game and wish I would have found it a lot sooner.

My question is what MOD's do you recommend for single player against AI? I don't have the time to do multiplayer so any mod that would make this game better for single player I would like to hear it. Also any combinations of mods.

Thanks in advance. Now back to the demo while I await my CD.

[ March 01, 2003, 03:44: Message edited by: HercMighty ]

oleg · #2 March 1st, 2003, 05:56 AM

There are few. I assume you ordered SEIV:Gold.
First, you should download TDM-Mod. It will give you some _interesting_ masochistic experience if you give AI high or even medium bonus. Then there is Proportions mod (just don't forget to download the latest Version, one in your CD is just a beta release). The latest rave is "AIC", or AI Compain mod by JLS. It is designed specifically for sole play. For ultimate humilation, download Pirates&Nomads mod and play as pirate. Good luck.

For extra fun, try either Babylon5 or Star Track mods.

[ March 01, 2003, 04:00: Message edited by: oleg ]

Suicide Junkie · #3 March 1st, 2003, 05:58 AM

Definitely grab the TDM modpack for more competitive AIs.

Be sure to set them to Hard difficulty. The easier settings in that Category make the AIs not use all of their ministers.

You can also set the AI bonus to low or medium to give the computer players a 2x or 3x bonus to production in all resources.

If you like playing tactical combat with small, personalized fleets, give Pirates & Nomads a try. If you are playing as a Pirate or a Nomadic race, you will forego colonies to live by your wits and the unwilling generosity of others in the cold depths of space!

oleg · #4 March 1st, 2003, 06:23 AM

After reading Moo3 forums I realised how many people love space conquest games but never ever heard about SE IV. We should bring mercy on their souls and show the way to salvation, right ?

mac5732 · #5 March 1st, 2003, 06:30 AM

When you get your Gold CD, be sure to upgrade the mods you want to play as the ones on the CD are older Versions. Also lst thing to do is download the Mod Launcher, it saves a lot of time downloading the various mods and makes it a lot easier to use them. All the mods are excellent, Your manual with your cd will give some explanations on them, Also upgrade to the newest SE patch 1.84.

Welcome to the SE community, enjoy and remember, if you have a question, ask away. someone will always answer around here. Enjoy yourself

just some ideas mac

oleg · #6 March 1st, 2003, 06:47 AM

BTW, SEIV is evolving (not like BBC, I HATE that commercial). The latest mods are made for latest SE patch (1.84, there is a link from shrapnelgames.com front page. It is not about bugs or complaints, it is a straitforward feedback from MM to our requests). Anyway, download it first upon receiving CD before doing anything else.