Recent content by amicusterrae

If you look at all of the projects, it looks like the designers tried to throw a couple of bones to each faction. I agree about about the Virtual World for the University, but remember the Hunter Seeker Algorithm came in the Alien Crossfire expansion. It wasn't put there to aid the University...

I love SMAC, and I still play it regularly. I enjoy making custom factions, maps, and scenarios. I also enjoy the Alien Crossfire expansion. I am in the middle of my first try as the Pirates right now. I played Civ III quite a bit for a while, but I found the military path in some of those games...

I have always enjoyed playing as the Gaians. Efficiency bonus leads to lots of energy credits, and I enjoy terraforming with forests. The Weather Paradigm and the "green" projects (Pholus mutagen, etc.) are essential. The morale penalty isn't too bad unless you start next to the Believers or the...

Well, playing a lot of Alpha Centauri lately has reminded me that this is a COMMON AI strategy. It makes sense, too, when your opponent has string resonance weaponry. PSI is the only equalizer right? Even stasis armor will not withstand string attack 30, it seems.

Thanks, Diviner, I appreciate the advice! And, thanks for reminding me of Cha's agenda: you're right, he would not attack Planet like that. I like to play the factions consistent with their design.

It's been a while, but I know I've won with Morgan and Free Market. Of course, it wasn't on the highest difficulty! You really have to go for energy credits, because you'll be a submissive faction paying a lot of ransoms to aggressive factions. If you have a good territory, focus on credits, and...

Anyone have a strategy tip for me? I am a longtime player, but have encountered something new, and I never have been much of a military tactician. As the Cult of Planet in a blended Alien Crossfire game (mixed factions), I have attained all of the technology, and rather than build Voice of...