by tranenturm
TheRakeman wrote:
If my biggest problem with Eclipse is how simple diplomacy is, will this expansion be for me? (I'm buying regardless, but still......)
I wouldn't consider Eclipse diplomacy to be simple. There is little in the way of game mechanic diplomacy, but there is a great deal of table talk diplomacy. Arranging nonaggression pacts with neighbors is critical before going off to war to avoiding the two front war mentioned. Our group has come up with many ways to make deals and your limited only by your imagination. That said, the expansion provides a little bit more for game mechanic diplomacy particularly with allowing for more direct cooperation with your allies.
But even in base, if your failing with early aggression your failing in diplomacy.