Extremely Passive AI |
I've been playing this game since version III, so I have a pretty good understanding of the basic mechanics of gameplay. I have been playing version V since it's release and updating as releases became available. I have a very fast machine with high-end sound and graphics and 8GB of RAM.
My problem is that I can't get the AI to fight. I use all settings to give the AI as much advantage as possible, but during the last 40 or 50 tries of starting a new game, the computer generated players just sit in their home sector. Sometimes 1 or 2 out of a dozen AI empires might venture out, but I've never been able to get the types of games I've enjoyed in the past when the bulk of the AI players were expanding and attacking.
As a long time player, I am sure that my game settings are correct. I have stopped playing as a result,
Has anyone else had similar issues?
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The weak AI leads me to believe the game was primarily designed to be multi-player. The irony there is that the AI is better than some of the players I've met. 
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I think it has something to do with the new patches. The A.I doesn't seem to work when using most mods with the newer patches. I would either use older patches or if you are using a mod change to a different one. This worked for me in the past but I don't remember which patch or mods i was using.
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The mods usually need updating after each patch.
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There is very little AI in the base game; you have to install a mod such as Balance Mod to give a fight. It does alter more than the AI though.