r/masteroforion

Because I feel like some sci-fi series are starting to phase out wood.

Especially since it seems very likely that different species cannot crossbreed with each other (these are aliens that developed on different, far away planets, after all), and thus some people might see that as something that interferes with population growth. I'd imagine the authoritarian Terrans and authoritarian-with-strict-gender-roles Elerians would criminalize it in a heartbeat.

I remember a YouTube comment saying that the Khanate is more realistic in regards to what Humans need to create a Galactic Empire, such as mass purging of dissent, anti-deviancy, and a rigid caste system.

Oddly enough, I'm asking this on behalf of someone else who commented on my Moo2 YT vid. They said they aren't tech savvy and own a Mac, but would like to get into playing again.

Is there an easy, straightforward way of setting up a conversion or emulator? The simpler and more reliable the better. I can't imagine it would eat up much hardware resource.

I appreciate any suggestions.

I have been playing MoO2 since it first came out and I still love the game. That said, I am always looking for something more challenging. I just finished a game playing the ICE mod and I find that when one of the computer opponents is repulsive Trilarians then it is going to be a tough one. They are hands down the toughest race to beat. They typically exceed in every category (population, buildings, tech, fleet) and I have to pull out every trick in the book to beat them. There used to be a Windows version which, although buggy, had a cool detail that made the alient races like you less as you grew in power. You'd start off with plenty of friends but it would become harder and harder to maintain good relationships if it looked like you might become a threat. Sadly, the DOS version never adapted that feature as far as I know. Has anyone found something harder than the ICE mod?