Licurg: While we're on the subject, any chance we can take down MOO3 ?
DraculaMarth: You know, I've never played a Masters of Orion game. Is 3 really that bad or is it just because it wasn't like the first 2?
It is actually not all that bad. It is very bad compared to MoO 2. The presentation turned of a lot of people. It actually has a very good concept, but it is (deeply) flawed in the details.
It is less of an 4X game and more of a proper empire simulator.
Mind you its been years since I played it (on release). But I spend a lot of time on that game.
Bashing MoO 3 is somewhat popular, as it is an easy target. But that's it. There are far worse games being sold here.