HELLO Galaxy ! :)

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Hi,
I've just ordered my SG4G copy, and will play the demo while waiting for the plane to land (I'm in Europe... ).

I've been a long-time fan of 4X games, RTFS, MOO1 and 2 (preferred the 1 though), SW:Rebellion alos, but didn't find much good 4X games those Last years, all is 3D RT junk
I was repelled by SE3 complexity and very very bland appearance, seems Ok now ...
Now I expect SE4 to give me many long gaming nights !

In the meantime I'll try to get accustomed to all things SE4, and noticed a motherlode of addons, tools, mods, and so existed ...

What can you old space grogs advise me ?
Are the ST and SW mods good ? Can one start with them or stick to the "standard" game ? What good graphics mods do exist (if they exist) ?
Best scenarios ?

And perhaps more important, good tutorial/articles to help me conquer the galaxy ?

Thanks, salute, and regards !