I was once a civ addict since 1996 now recovering.

I helped create a website geared around a Mod initially for civ3. I had tried Galciv and really found the 4x genre a ton of fun. The owner of Galciv & creator, posted a message saying how great a game SEIV Gold was.
I posted a message at my website in the OT asking about SEIV. One of our staff members told me it was one of the best games he has played in years.
I went out downloaded the demo, this was like 6-8 months ago. (I also BOUGHT Moo3 like an idiot thats another story.

) Once I finally got SEIV in the mail, I found it a bit tough too learn at first. After 2 days of playing I was totally hooked.
I started up the SEIV Website for love of the game & because I found out that 4 others at CDG also played the game. From there I wanted to make a Mod, the rest is history. I now realize that these forums are the place to go and get help. I do hope my website starts getting some members, but Intel forums are the best.
My Mod tentative name is the Galactic Conflict Mod. The Basic premise of the Mod is how humans end up spreading out colonizing the galaxy, like humans always do, they ned up fighting for prime quadrant locations. Akula (female player

)is my partner creating most of the artwork we will use.
The game will feature MOSTLY human races, with about 8 Alien races, most of which are Mega Evil status. Plus a host of neutral races of course. Sorry just a plug there.
Looking forward to SE V. Star Fury is a cool game also, but no where near as much fun as SEIV IMHO.
[ March 06, 2004, 13:01: Message edited by: Desert Fox ]