Freaking Politics!

Siirenias · #1 March 19th, 2007, 03:44 AM

So, lately, my allies have been noticing that my economy is twice that of anyone else's. And they ask for an economic loan...

However, they all refuse my gifts and question my honor in a most "you're lucky you're my friend" sort of way.

Am I missing something? Is there some way to boost their economies aside from boosting trade as dictated in our treaty or outright gifts? It's very frustrating.

Randallw · #2 March 19th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Seems like strange behaviour, not just their responses but the idea that if you are twice as powerful as everyone else why give them aid.

Siirenias · #3 March 19th, 2007, 04:20 AM

Because these other empires are separating me from my enemies. I'm hoping to keep them friends, and I want them strong friends.

I think being American is a bad influence on me.

Randallw · #4 March 19th, 2007, 05:30 AM

ok, well as long it is sound strategic sense and not some misguided altruism

Siirenias · #5 March 20th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Motives aside, how do I accomplish this feat of econo"magic"?

Randallw · #6 March 20th, 2007, 02:03 AM

I jumped to the conclusion we were discussing other human players, which is partly why I found the behaviour peculiar, however are they AI? The AI is rather unpredictable as far as I know.

Siirenias · #7 March 20th, 2007, 02:10 AM

Oh. Yeah. AIs. I'm just wondering if I was overlooking an item of gameplay that the AIs were requesting. I'm still feeling my way around the game.

Siirenias · #8 March 22nd, 2007, 01:36 AM

I hate to bump a thread, but I really do need a more productive response to this issue.

Combat Wombat · #9 March 22nd, 2007, 02:12 AM

Sounds like a case of stupid SEV ai to me

Siirenias · #10 March 22nd, 2007, 02:23 AM

Okay, I think that's what I needed to know. Thanks, Wombat.