Re: Please throw a newbie a lifeline
Well, I did MOO every way posible. Then, the same for MOO 2.
Enter a long gap as MOO 3 was being developed.
Enter SE 4.
That's pretty much the end of the story. MOO 3 reviews (from people who purchased it) convinced me I was already playing the best 4X game around.
Stick with it and you may find you love it. It's more detailed, IMHO, than either MOOs were (I don't know about MOO 3 since I never got swindled out of my money).
I realize my advice may be different...but I'd suggest getting very familiar with standard game. By that, I mean Gold (to Version 1.84/patch 3). When you feel comfortable with all there is to learn there, then try some mods. I think having a good understanding of the un-modded game lends to understanding the different mods.
Also, the best friends you have are right here. You'd be surprised at how much time they can spend responding to questions.
Finally, PBW is a must. It's easy to find newbie games there. Jump in!
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