I think it is really safe to say that SEIV is a true 4x game. Sure it has some areas for improvement, but overall, SEIV is the game that all other 4x games strive to be.
How Aaron nailed this only proves how well he understood 4x gaming.
With inventive improvements to INTEL, Diplomacy, and Politics, SE V should really be the game that defines the 4x market for years to come. Just like SE IV has become.
Too bad more hard core 4x fans have not yet discovered this game. Believe me when I say that I have been spreading the word.
