Hidden facts of SE IV

[JurijD]

Hey, I wonder if anyone has compiled a list of "hidden facts" of SE IV. I mean things like

- "special" weapon to hit modifiers that are not revealed either in the manual nor the game menues themselves (Wave motion gun +30%, Torpedoes ???, etc.)
- fighters can leave a solar system by ordering them to attack the warp point
- the use of all those other weapons that are obvioulsy useless because they have a ridiculous damage/(fire_rate*size) ratio

... add your own, I�m sure people would like to hear them.

[ August 11, 2003, 16:36: Message edited by: JurijD ]

[Arkcon]

Originally posted by JurijD:
Hey, I wonder if anyone has compiled a list of "hidden facts" of SE IV. I mean things like

- "special" weapon to hit modifiers that are not revealed either in the manual nor the game menus themselves (Wave motion gun +30%, Torpedoes ???, etc.)
.

Hmm. 'Kay, see, anyone can read the text files and find out. There's been a couple lists like this. They should all be in the newbie faq, for examples, it being so huge.

- fighters can leave a solar system by ordering
them to attack the warp point
.

What? Ohh.. gotta try that when I get home. Ohh. Ahh.

- the use of all those other weapons that are obviously useless because they have a ridiculous damage/(fire_rate*size) ratio
.

Question comes up often. Answers are -- Role-play. Surprise and confuse an enemy. Examples for modding. Search on specific weapons you think it would apply to, it's all here -- back and forth.

... add your own, I’m sure people would like to hear them.

What are your favorite questions?

[geoschmo]

Originally posted by Arkcon:
- fighters can leave a solar system by ordering
them to attack the warp point

.What? Ohh.. gotta try that when I get home. Ohh. Ahh.

I think he meant this simply as an example of what he means by hidden facts, not that he was saying it could be done. I can tell you for sure it cannot.

It can be done with Drones though. Maybe that is what he was refering to.

[Arkcon]

Originally posted by geoschmo:

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Originally posted by Arkcon:
- fighters can leave a solar system by ordering
them to attack the warp point

.What? Ohh.. gotta try that when I get home. Ohh. Ahh.

I think he meant this simply as an example of what he means by hidden facts, not that he was saying it could be done. I can tell you for sure it cannot.

It can be done with Drones though. Maybe that is what he was refering to.

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Yeah, but what if it were possible, ohhh, and P&N fighters can carry sensors, ohhh. Why am I stuck here at work.

[Gozra]

Hidden knowledge of SEIV.
Actually this thread should be named
"Why didn't I think of that!"

When creating planets create the planet then move on to the next asteroid field once set inmotion you can create 1 planet per turn.

In the empire options page turn off the "Clear orders when entering a system with enemy presence"

Plasma Missiles are the best.

Never trust an AI or human player

[oleg]

Originally posted by Gozra:
...Plasma Missiles are the best.

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No, the shrieking sound of Space Parasite equals the lamenations of your women (copy right - next California governer)