Hi guys! I'm new around here

[Suicide Junkie]

When you are editing the data files, be sure to create a mod, and leave the originals intact.

Create a modfolder, then place copies of all the original folders and files you are about to change inside.
Set PATH.TXT to point to the modfolder, rather than "none", and when you load SE4, it will use your altered files instead of the originals.

[chewy027]

If you really want a challenge download some of the player created races and AIs. Then do as Phoenix said and hope you don't start the game right next to one of them .

[tesco samoa]

Welcome LeithLion


Another recommendation is to turn off the CD music. THis will speed the game up. ( It will search the cd alot with this option turned on)

And turn off the show ship movement.

When you get up to about turn 100 and up this will save you about 5 to 10 minutes a turn.

Enjoy.

THis is a great forum. Very open and very helpful.

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