Demo user seeks a few pointers

[derb]

There is a tutorial but it only tackles the very basic stuff. The trouble with researching at random as you go along is that it can take a looong time. Plus of course the demo doesn't have the whole tech tree - it only shows you a selection.

What is the time limit after which the computer declares the combat over?

[This message has been edited by derb (edited 20 April 2001).]

[Nitram Draw]

Combat Lasts for 30 turns. You can adjust this though, I think in the Settings file.

[GruelThePurple]

Yep, 30 turns for space borne combat, and 10 turns for ground (troop) combat are the default time limits as set in the settings.txt file.

Also, when I was learning the differences between SE4 and SE3, I would just set up a game with two or three players, all run by me, set to test differing racial techs and play styles. That way, I didn't have to worry about the AI, and I could maneuver things the way I wanted to see what effects where had by what actions.

Granted though, the demo has limited functionality given its limited tech tree and all...

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[Trachmyr]

yes the combat length is changeable in the settings... you can also change the amount of damage required to kill 1M population. Increasing this "damage to kill 1 pop." greatly reduces the chance of an escort taking you out in one turn.

[capnq]

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Perhaps someone could generate a few "safe" AIs for newbies to practise on. If they never got angry and never started wars then a new player could explore nearly the whole tech tree / galaxy / diplomatic system without having to worry about getting glassed or trying to kp up with the right techs.

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Another way to do this would be to set up a game with only neutral empires for the computer players. Neutrals are "mostly harmless" [ ] no matter how mad they get at you.

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Cap'n Q