Allies Fog of War?

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Wouldn't it make sense to be able to see through the fog of war around your allies territory?

That way you could see an enemy invasion comming towards you. You could also see where you allies need help.

(Sorry if it seems like I'm spamming. I'm in the middle of a game and don't like writting these things down as I think of them, so instead I come here and type them up. I believe they are legit concerns. Thanks)

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
--Please ignore the above post.--

My mistake, I guess you can see through the FOW. I did not realize this because the main screen stays shaded.

But it does bring up other questions. I have an ally that declared war on my enemy but has done nothing to help.


Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
--revisited--

Not so sure about this again. Maybe the time I could see them was when I did have a ship in the area but it was then destroyed.

So my original question still stands. Shouldn't we be able to see through the FOW as our allies do???

Thanks.
Galactic Civilizations IV
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
The minimap FOW isn't very accurate, to keep the repainting time down. We hope to be able to improve it in the future. Right now, the Minimap pretty much just shows what sectors you've been in, even just peripherially.

We might be able to make it a United Planets issue where you're allowed to use the sensors of your allies.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
It seems to me that use of an ally's sensors and cartography would be a condition of the alliance and not of the UP. I think it should be a separate policy you can arrange with another race once you are allied with it.