Arceans overpowered in 1.03?

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Has anyone else noticed that the Arceans dominate every game in 1.03? I've only played 3 or 4 games since 1.03 came out, but it seems that in every one, the Arceans jump out to a huge early lead in population, influence, and military, and often end up dominating throughout the game. A friend of mine who has played 2 or 3 games since 1.03 has had the same experience, and I quote, "Dude...the Arceans are gross!" So, I am starting to think this is more than just the Arceans getting a good start.

I know some tweaks were made to the Arcean AI from reading the change log. Could this be to blame? I would strongy suggest that the Arceans be brought back into line with the other races for 1.04...one of the things that makes GalCiv so replayable is you never know how a game is going to go, and it take a little bit away always knowing which race is going to be the one to beat.

Of course, I admit it could be worse...GalCiv is so configurable that you can make up for it to a degree. The Arceans are neutral by default, which is better than having an evil or good race be the most powerful. And, I could always try cranking down their intelligence relative to the other races. But I would still like it if I did not have to do this.
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
Or, how about bringing the other races up in line with the Arceans rather than dumbing them back down again.


Rob
Offworld Trading Company
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Yea you are not alone. Ive played 3 games now and the Arcean have become the dominant race (beside myself of course) in every game.

My current game in fact had the Yor, Torians, and the Altarians all surrender to them.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
I'd guess the Arcean AI tweak to make them stronger was the first test to see if it worked and if we noticed. I have also noticed it. I'd think that in the next patch or the exapansion you'll see the other AI's beefed up.

To be honest the Arceans almost act like humans with they way they do starbases and stuff. Maybe our metaverse submissions at work! :)
Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top
Ichimaru: The improved Arcean AI only takes effect on 1.03 or later, and only at intelligent level or higher. Judging by your metaverse submissions, neither of those conditions apply to you.
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
I just was going to complain and say that the arceans did not win a single game but then I read "and only at intelligent level or higher" Well... I'm still having a hard time beating bright and so did not yet play on Intelligent.