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Reply to Comparison to Civ IV in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

True, that was also my first thought when I read the initial post: he should have made the comparison with SMAC instead.

Reply to Campaign: Achilles Heel WTF!!??!! in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

I beat all of the DL missions before I played any other game. I lost once, the game that the Dread Lords first showed up, but I was able to play it over and beat it. I figured out a good strategy against the Dread Lords, and never lost another game. The strategy I used was to expand quickly, and let them take a couple of my plan

Reply to Freaking DarkLords in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

As Meglobob says, all the AI's have inherant weaknesses. The DL can't research, can't adapt, can't fleet, and don't escort their transports. How are they so invulnerable? Sheesh, an Altarian could take them on. Bloody planet stealers. Oh yes, if they somehow get the logistics tech (they could co

Reply to Dreadlord observations in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

My tactics: 1. Avoid them if possible. Don't try to fight them in the early game. Research warp drives, sensors, life support, and diplomacy to get good deals from your friends. 2. Make sure you get Eyes of the Universe (15 sensors, without having to put them on the ship). Design cargo hull with a small weapon, lots of engines and support, and start hunting undefended starbases, constructors and transports. 3. Tech trade. Someone m