Politics in Space Empires 101

Joachim · #1 March 13th, 2004, 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by alarikf:
I also enjoy it greatly, but I am curious/concerned about the politics of it...'nuff said.

thanks,

Alarik

Curious / concerned? Why and How??

(No this is not the Dei Secret Service trying to find stuff out

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trooper · #2 March 14th, 2004, 10:33 PM

What political problems ? I've got very good relations with my powerful allies and crush my weakest neighbours, nothing strange about that...

Nether met your race Alarikf... You are hiding in a corner of the galaxy ?

AMF · #3 March 15th, 2004, 07:13 PM

Well..."concerned" was not the right word to use. Let me say instead...contemplative...

From a political point of view, I have come to suspect that this game displays a textbook case of balance of power. Form MY vantage point, there was a large power bloc in the beginning of the game that pulled ahead in terms of resources, tech, etc...Then, as time went on, I suspect that the other powers realized this and got together to form one or more counter-power-blocs. Which is very satisfying for those of us who are students of international relations to observe.

However, from a gameplay point of view, I have come to the opinion that this is why people restrict tech trades and, in some cases, limit "partnerships" to two powers only.

It's all very fascinating to me.

And, I fear what the future will bring in the game...beign a race of extremely peaceful and cooperative types that is...

thanks,

Alarik

Quote:

Originally posted by trooper:
What political problems ? I've got very good relations with my powerful allies and crush my weakest neighbours, nothing strange about that...

Nether met your race Alarikf... You are hiding in a corner of the galaxy ?

trooper · #4 March 24th, 2004, 09:59 AM

Alarik, is the game on autoturn ?

I think we don't have to wait for players who are unable to play their turn in 52 hours anymore.
Let's speed things up.

[ March 24, 2004, 11:21: Message edited by: trooper ]

AMF · #5 March 24th, 2004, 01:47 PM

Ohhh...I'll check on it....

Quote:

Originally posted by trooper:
Alarik, is the game on autoturn ?

I think we don't have to wait for players who are unable to play their turn in 52 hours anymore.
Let's speed things up.