New player struggling

wr8th · #1 March 18th, 2002, 05:22 PM

Andy,

As a newbie myself, it helps if you have some recollection of MOO2. The game is similar in many ways albeit more complex.

Trial and error is sometimes the way to go. Playing the Klingons, one of my colonies rebelled (in the home system yet). How to go about bringing it back in line? I had researched "troops" earlier but had no clue how to use them. WTH, just give it a go, put 'em on a transport and include in a fleet of LC's, DDs, and a Light Carrier. Soften up the planet and send in the troops. I had barely enough but armed with Meson BLasters 3 (early in game) they squeaked out a victory. I also gleened that approx 1 militia point is generated planetside for every 20 MM pop.

Don't get frustrated. Part of the fun is watching the game unfold as you learn.

capnq · #2 March 19th, 2002, 12:25 AM

Since no-one else has mentioned it:

Weapon platforms, fighters, troops, and drones are "units", which can be cargo; bases are classified as ships. When you are designing (Designs, F3) or building (Construction, F7; or Construction Queue, Q), ships and units are on seperate tabs.

MikeRMcCartney · #3 March 20th, 2002, 01:04 AM

Andy, I'm a person in the same situation, and can say this is the VERY BEST forum ever. They have answered ever question I've asked (no matter if it's dumb or not!). As for me, I play my game until I run into a problem or question, then scan the forum and ask questions until I get it solved. Then I continue playing. If you like to play fast, my method may not be very good. I'm already 4 months into my first game.

Alpha Kodiak · #4 March 20th, 2002, 02:01 AM

PsychoTechFreak:

Please don't tell me we have to show the Brits who's boss, AGAIN!

pathfinder · #5 March 20th, 2002, 02:03 AM

Andy: Don't feel alone. I been playing SEIV since September 2000 and have won only one game out of hundreds.....and they say the AI ain't so great! HA! and now it is even harder with the improved AI in gold....oh well...back to my daily whuppin'

PsychoTechFreak · #6 March 20th, 2002, 02:41 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Alpha Kodiak:
PsychoTechFreak:

Please don't tell me we have to show the Brits who's boss, AGAIN!

Strength is irrelevant. Resistance is futile. Negotiation is irrelevant. You will be assimilated.
Freedom is irrelevant. Self-determination is irrelevant. You must comply. A neural transceiver is required for maximum communication,
we will work as one mind. We are the Brits. Resistance as you know it is over. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile. You will become one with the Brits.
Why do you resist? We only wish to raise quality of life for all species. Brit Locutus.

MikeRMcCartney · #7 March 20th, 2002, 02:50 AM

BTW Psycho, on point #9, as an Audi A4 owner, I agree.