multiplayer game???

[R}slayer[R]

well hi to all....i have just get this very cool game(space empire4)..and love the gameplay.graphic...very much like moo2(big fan of)....but 1 thing that i am really disapointed...the lack of GOOD multiplayer support...what the hell is play by email.??sorry but this is lame(personal opinion)i really thin that a direct internet connection (direct ip enter)could be a good thing to add in this game...cause its fun..but no way ill play a multiplayer game and lose more time in load-save game that playing the game itself...so my request...is there a way to connect directly (ip address) to play a game with some friend without using the email stuff...could it be implemented in the next patch.???it should really help this game..cause if not..sorry..but the game goes in the garbage..i love everything in it...but lack of multiplayer is a big error at my opinion..cause this is where its the best to play a game of this kind..so please...if anyone could help.let me know...
just add multiplayer guys..thats all it need to be a best seller!!!!!!!well....tks for your time to all...hope ill have some response soon...keep your good work "malfador"gang!!!!!!

[Jubala]

Nope, no IP play in the game. You can play hotseat of course. And if you have a LAN you can play there by sending the turn files manually. Setup a script or batch file to make it easier. Other than that I can't help you.