Please recommend some mods :)

[Suicide Junkie]

Pirates & Nomads! (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1065972137.zip)

Play as a "normal" race at first, then try a Nomad or Pirate race for a real challenge.

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Be sure to download the TDM AIs, too.
Its not a mod, per se, but better AIs can't be beat!

[Taz-in-Space]

I like Devnull Mod and Deathstalkers Mount Mod.

Devnull Mod has the Infamous Space Monsters.

Deathstalkers Mount Mod, while not a full mod, GREATLY enhances the game. (Lots of new mounts to use!)

You can (and I have) even combine those two for even more fun...

[Fyron]

Some people enjoy Fyron's Quadrant Mod. You can even use the "Standard" Version to make maps that can be used in stock SE4 or other mods.

[Slick]

I would have to say that TDM Modpack should be among the first you try. You should learn the basic game at least a little before going off with an involved mod. TDM only enhances and adds new races so none of the other aspects of the game are changed under this mod. Basically it is like playing the unmodded game with more of a challenge against the AI.

Slick.

[newbie123]

cool thanks for the recommendations

[Atrocities]

TDM to start for base games addes a lot of challenge

FQM and any mod that use it for expanded systems and maps.

Pirates & Nomads for a good romp
Proportions for a slower more indepth game
Adamant (Under Development) for a challenge
AST for joyous journey to the undiscovered country
Star Trek Mod to go Boldly Where No Gamer has gone before.

And many many more.

[oleg]

AIC (AI compain by JLS) is a great mod too. Toughest AI yet because of specialised AI tech.
Just remember to use latest Versions of all mods !