Anyone still play SEIV Gold unmodded?

blackwulf · #1 November 3rd, 2003, 04:21 AM

I was curious if anyone still enjoys playing the SEIV unmodded?

Also what would be good game settings if you wanted a challenging unmodded game?

Thank you!

-Blackwulf

Suicide Junkie · #2 November 3rd, 2003, 04:39 AM

Grab the TDM AIs for a great unmodded game challenge.

Other things you can do include cranking up the AI bonus, playing simultaneous turn mode and restricting yourself from using the most advantageous tactics.
Taking over for a neutral empire while leaving your original empire to be run by the AI will be very challenging (Your ships can't use the warppoints!)

Limiting yourself to colonizing a small number of systems (say 2) also makes for an interesting economic and tactical challenge.

Fyron · #3 November 3rd, 2003, 06:14 AM

The majority of PBW games use unmodded SE4.

Arkcon · #4 November 3rd, 2003, 03:23 PM

I only play SE4 unmodded when I want to test something, or tech someone the rules.

Even the most casual game I play needs the TDM modpack.

And I'm still trying to develop good designs for P&N normals.

gregebowman · #5 November 3rd, 2003, 11:20 PM

So far, I've only played using the TDM and the Proportions mods. I finally d/l the Star Trek mod, so I'll be checking that out. I'm currently trying to gather most of the mods that are available, but my computer time is limited, and I just don't have the time to play a lot of SEIVG. Mostly, I just play it when I'm d/l things, and since I have dial-up, I get to play the game a lot during those sessions.

oleg · #6 November 3rd, 2003, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by gregebowman:
...Mostly, I just play it when I'm d/l things, and since I have dial-up, I get to play the game a lot during those sessions.

That's odd. SE is a very low end software. You should be able to find some second-hand, 3-5 years comp under $200 that would play SEIV just fine !