Psyman you just got unlucky and inexperienced. You probably put your colony in the middle of the top alliance territory (not your fault but not theirs either). The ships most likely started somewhere out of your colonies radar range. During the protection period you need to either make deals or start plotting. The community is kind to those who are also kind, so in globabl chat dont yell at people or get into arguments.
There needs to be a multiplayer highscore table for amount of wins, people killed etc. so people will be encouraged not to quit mid-game and to see who is the best. The names of people also need to show up right above who their using. Like McHammers1 would be above Normans.
There are more players on the light side than dark. You guys need to come up with some way to even out the odds. I don't have any specific ideas, this is just a suggestion. A very strong suggestion.
Its hard finding a good Tycoon game and I'm sure its even harder to make one, but you guys did a really great job. While there are some bugs you should work out, for example the drivers being complete morons, this game shows a lot of potential. 4/5
Problem: There are not enough workers to support soldiers Solution: 158 soldiers with spears divided into three squads attack a barbarian country Result: 158 soldiers die bloody deaths and there is no more problem with soldiers leaving the barracks
Why are they unting the Red Dragon? Its just sitting there in its in 4 square cave thing and they come along and attack it. What did it ever do to the Adventurers?