Hello Y'all. Happy Holidays!
I am an older gamer...well past 40. The only games I have played are Master of Orion, Master of Orion 2, X-Com and Railroad Tycoon, so I do not have a lot of new gaming experience. Since I am so new.....I really don't know where to begin, but I'll try. So...please don't vap me. I'm weak, I know...
I like playing in huge galaxies with stupid opponents so I have lots of sandbox time to build an empire and experience the bells and whistles that the game has to offer before ramping up the difficulty and getting wiped out. I've read the beginner strategy guide (some good points), looked over some of the strategies here (way past me) and read the manual (not greatly helpful). I like to be a research freak and typically stay away from everyone until I can either conquer them or get a research victory. (mainly the first over the latter, but either suffice) Hopefully, this will provide enough starting info. I do have the collector's edition, so I can create those wonderfully personalized ships.
What recommendations can the forum give me (real simple steps here, cause I am seriously challenged) so I can have some fun this christmas holiday getting my empire up and running smoothly?
Thanks, James.