by mfaulk80
TheRakeman wrote:
"allowing for more direct cooperation with your allies" is basically what I'm talking about. My (and my group's) biggest problem with diplomacy in the base game is that, even if you wanted to help each other, it was very difficult to not step on each other's toes. If two players with diplomatic relations were at war with one opponent, we find that you have to really plan movement out to avoid having your ships in the same place at the same time, as that would case combat and make one of you a traitor. Sometimes it would be more beneficial to NOT engage in diplomatic relations, so that you could cooperate more freely, not caring if you lose an interceptor or two in order to fly through their territory more freely. Seemed very gamey and unnecessary.
It's probably our only problem with the game period, actually.
So if the expansion allows for easier cooperation, it would definitely be a must buy for me at least!
Then consider it a must buy! It should give you exactly what you want in that regard.