I have been experimenting with a number of different options on gameplay with my Last few games - I have come to the conclusion that I am either a genius or for some particular reason, AI and my computer are just not making the connection. For some reason I don't think the first is right or I would have probably been noticed by those mysterious men that know everything about you, long ago.
I'm curious on what some other players are setting their games too. For the most part I have been running:
Large Quad, Medium frequency catasrophic disasters, 1 home planet set to good (proportion style planets),19 other races evenly distributed set to 5000 racial traits, 2000 of which I play with, Highest AI difficulty, with medium bonuses.
Generally by my 60th to 70th years I am MEE, and all of my allainces crumble, which is fine. But my enemies are wimps and I can easily start taking home planet after home planet in which case the latter really starts to discourage me. With each home planet taken I just become more powerful and bloated.
I think my computer is showing the earlier signs of getting old and carefree of it's flatulents. As I read some of these forums, everyone seems to be having some real good AI's to play against. Or ones that put up a challenge anyways.
I am currently In the process of starting a new game using Derek's Mod. Any suggestions would be greatly accepted. Thanks.
Becoming MEE in early game.
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