A Hypothetical PBW Game ?

[dreamplace]

I like to join but I really have no time.

I've withdrew some PBW games already, I stay in games because I can't just left my allies.

BTW, you make this new game many restrictions.
no AI, no ruins make the game fair, I understand.

but why not military alliance or partnership.
I always think that Intel is part of the war.
and no tech trade slow the game a lot.

dreamplace

[Hornet X1]

Dreamplace,

The treaty restrictions are designed to make players fight for themselves. Forget allies, you have none, its galactic domination or bust - except as noted below this is an every player for themselves, survival of the fittest game.

With the current restrictions you can use one another for a time.

The gift/trade restrictions are designed *in part* to force players to plan their own research carefully instead of relying on picking up tech levels from other players. (survival of the fittest again.)

You make bad research decisions and you pay in-game. Slower, yes but more strategic.

Intel is ditched because it is either useless, or too much of a bully stick depending. You either have enough that opposing Intel ops fail consistently or you can abuse a less developed empire to a point where they have no ability to provide a defense for themselves. I simply do not like the current Intel model. (JMHO)

Besides, with the noted restrictions you would probably prefer to build research centers anyway.

[Hornet X1]

The game "1st Darwin's Legacy" is now open and accepting players. You are welcome to join. The only real addition is the No AI Mod. For those unfamiliar with it, the mod simply removes the AI from the game so that if you miss a turn nothing is messed up. You do not have to download anything to use it.

Hornet X1

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