posted 07-07-99 03:34 PM ET
The "can't gift cities in multiplayer" has been in other threads - simply put, you can't.To see the # votes without infiltrating, bring up the comm-link, rh click on a leader, and click on profile. It will give you the # votes. (Of course the first vote for planetary leader often takes you by surprise 'cos you have't made contact with all factions, whereas the AI has.)
That's why I aleays trade for others commlinks - knowledge is power.
G.