Patch 3 What and When?

AAshbery76 · #1 January 18th, 2001, 08:50 PM

I play the game on hard settings, large galaxy 200+ stars , 20 empires and im more than satisfied with the challenge.
I JUST WANT DIPLOMACY IMPROVED.

Nitram Draw · #2 January 18th, 2001, 08:59 PM

Don't forget to play with finite resources!

Nyx · #3 January 18th, 2001, 09:55 PM

The finite resources option doesn't work properly.

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Nitram Draw · #4 January 18th, 2001, 10:02 PM

I've never tried it. What is wrong with it?
It seems like a great feature but not with the use of monoliths.

DirectorTsaarx · #5 January 19th, 2001, 12:05 AM

Martin (oops I mean Nitram): the problem with finite resources is that, when the planet is supposed to run out of a particular resource, it doesn't really run out. So the resources aren't really finite. They've had problems with the finite resources stuff ever since the beginning; the history files in the various patch sets show multiple fixes, so I'm guessing it's just difficult to set up. And I imagine the AI has trouble with it...

nweaver · #6 January 19th, 2001, 12:21 AM

Oops.

The problem is that even if limited resources worked, it simply means that one has to play a crystolic race, and one just converts to solar generation facilities as planets become unproductive.

[This message has been edited by nweaver (edited 18 January 2001).]

Husky65 · #7 January 19th, 2001, 02:46 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Seawolf:
I know that Richard is better suited for this but.... take it easy!!! MM just got a game that has been selling like crazy! Aaron has been working on it night and day and took some time off to relax and recharge. The next patch will come when it comes.

Pretty defensive there aren't you?

If you read my post I asked when the next patch is due and what we can expect to be in it, in no way have I criticised the game (however having paid for it I have every right to do so if I choose to).

Now, if someone could answer the original question rather than attempt to defend the game against criticisms that I didn't make I would appreciate it.

BTW you might also wish to show how the amount of games sold has any negative impact on Aarons workload (since you raised it), Shrapnel handle the sales.