MHO on the limitations of diplomacy.

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Wank posted 06-23-99 11:25 PM ET
I just started playing the game maybe 3 days ago, and already I have gotten COMPLETELY pissed off at one annoying feature, or rather lack thereof, and REALLY hope it will be fixed in SMAC2 (yes, I'm pretty sure there'll be one. Few successful games lack sequels.)
The feature is this:
The inability to delay a decision during diplomatic discussions.
It would enhance the game greatly I think, if you are able to say:
"Well Miriam, lemme think about it for one turn and I'll get back to you."
As an example, I am currently playing a game on Talent, standard world, randomized map, with Morganites. I am in a pact with the UoP and both of us are at war with Miriam, or as I like to call her: "The Biatch". I am in a treaty with Lal. And the rest of the map and commlinks are so far unavailable.
Out of nowhere I encounter Deirdre, and she says something to the effect of:
"I am at war with the PKs, renounce your ties with them and join me."
Now, I have NO IDEA what kind of relationship I have with the PKs, and not having payed attention to the Dip. Charts lately, I don't know who is more powerful, Gaeains or PKs. So, not knowing my situation I go with the cautious choice, and hit "No, the PKs are my allies".
BOOM! The Tree-Hugging Dog announces vendetta on me.
ARRRRRHG!
Wank
Edward the fish posted 06-24-99 07:47 AM ET
I agre.
a nother way to solv the problem wold be to show the lin graph and a list of your relationships withe other factionsat the top of the coms menu.
another desplay i wold like is the relationship betwen all factions (thatyou know) its a pain knot knowing wats going on betwen your enamys and wold be a valuabl peas of intell.
as to a sequal im shor ther will be one i just hop it isnt on AC im fedup withe games that just repeatthe saim storyline over and over.
Edward
Resource Consumer posted 06-24-99 11:37 AM ET
Whole heartedly agree.
We just need some way to temporarily exit the dialogue and do some research. I think moving units would be a bit dodgy = cheating, but deciding who you really want as your friends is something you should be allowed to research.
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Author	Topic: MHO on the limitations of diplomacy.
Wank	posted 06-23-99 11:25 PM ET I just started playing the game maybe 3 days ago, and already I have gotten COMPLETELY pissed off at one annoying feature, or rather lack thereof, and REALLY hope it will be fixed in SMAC2 (yes, I'm pretty sure there'll be one. Few successful games lack sequels.) The feature is this: The inability to delay a decision during diplomatic discussions. It would enhance the game greatly I think, if you are able to say: "Well Miriam, lemme think about it for one turn and I'll get back to you." As an example, I am currently playing a game on Talent, standard world, randomized map, with Morganites. I am in a pact with the UoP and both of us are at war with Miriam, or as I like to call her: "The Biatch". I am in a treaty with Lal. And the rest of the map and commlinks are so far unavailable. Out of nowhere I encounter Deirdre, and she says something to the effect of: "I am at war with the PKs, renounce your ties with them and join me." Now, I have NO IDEA what kind of relationship I have with the PKs, and not having payed attention to the Dip. Charts lately, I don't know who is more powerful, Gaeains or PKs. So, not knowing my situation I go with the cautious choice, and hit "No, the PKs are my allies". BOOM! The Tree-Hugging Dog announces vendetta on me. ARRRRRHG! Wank
Edward the fish	posted 06-24-99 07:47 AM ET I agre. a nother way to solv the problem wold be to show the lin graph and a list of your relationships withe other factionsat the top of the coms menu. another desplay i wold like is the relationship betwen all factions (thatyou know) its a pain knot knowing wats going on betwen your enamys and wold be a valuabl peas of intell. as to a sequal im shor ther will be one i just hop it isnt on AC im fedup withe games that just repeatthe saim storyline over and over. Edward
Resource Consumer	posted 06-24-99 11:37 AM ET Whole heartedly agree. We just need some way to temporarily exit the dialogue and do some research. I think moving units would be a bit dodgy = cheating, but deciding who you really want as your friends is something you should be allowed to research.