Should I buy this game???

Strategia_In_Ultima · #1 February 21st, 2005, 08:58 AM

Also a smart thing to do: find and download the Neo-Standard pictures as soon as possible, as many mods use the neo-standard pictures (and I believe that there is even a Neo-Standard ++ version, though I have only seen one race with those pics). Also, go to the Image Mod web page and download it - thought it is a very large download - as a lot of mods use the Image Mod, too. Also, having these two addon packs (they're almost basic requirements for modding/mod playing), you can easily create your own mods for use in the game. If you've got a mod that you think is really cool, post it here so that other people can give you their opinions/advice on it.

Alneyan · #2 February 21st, 2005, 09:04 AM

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StrategiaInUltima said:
Find and download the Neo-Standard pictures as soon as possible, as many mods use the neo-standard pictures.

Neo-Standard pictures aren't really mandatory, as mods using them should default to standard pictures if you do not have the Neo-Standard pictures.

The Image Mod is mandatory for mods using it however, as the game does not like to use blank pictures.

Hello Tweek and welcome aboard!

NullAshton · #3 February 21st, 2005, 09:33 AM

You might want to push the AI into war, lots funner

Ragnarok-X · #4 February 21st, 2005, 09:49 AM

Well to be honest, the AI isnt really strong in this game. In my opinion, diplomatics are almost non-existant. There is no reason to barter with the AI, since it wouldnt chance things in any way. If you dont give the AI huge bonuses in the game setup, then you wont have a challenge at all. If you are looking forward to play SE4 singleplayer or offline, i wouldnt really suggest you to buy it. If you like to have a challenge when playing PBW / multiplayer, then again i suggest you this game. In case anyone disagrees with my "AI-is-not-good" issue, it would be kind to write down an example when you think the AI was actually playing "smart" against you or was "smart" when trading/doing diplomatics with you. I dont think such an example can be found.

In addition, if anyone things the AI is challenging when playing without bonuses -> you are wrong. The only challenge is when giving the AI huge bonuses, and i dont like playing against "cheating" AIs, that way i prefer online play.

Ragnarok-X · #5 February 21st, 2005, 09:51 AM

On addition, i really love SE4. It is my favourite game, and i have a lot of games. I just think that the AI is pretty dull, stupid, cheats and doesnt mean a challenge at all. I love SE4, but only when modding or playing against humans.

NullAshton · #6 February 21st, 2005, 10:35 AM

On SE4, you decide if the AI cheats. Its the computer bonus setting... Lots of people say that the TDM floral empire AI is very good, maybe you should try that?