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I have to add at this point that the Crystal was not independent, he was allied to Fed and Colo almost from the start. However the gameplay did not show this, I agree. So the substitute did not really change anything, there was just suddenly a much better teamwork and gameplay.

streu in Re: Determination of game end :

I would probably vote "after turn 80, the game can end at any time" which happens to be the default ending mode

--Stefan

Why not. This party promised to be quite interesting in configuration of three alliances of two races and three "independent" ones. But when one alliance coopted one independent (and especially, when this independent was replaced by beloved friend) - well, everything rolled downd to the traditional dull shit. No need to flog a dead horse, shut up this shop.