Small nitpick with GC/AP

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When selecting RANDOM alignment of a race during the game setup screen, the chosen alignment is shown in the background of the race. IE. You hit 'random', and the background for the Altarians turns red--you automatically know they are going to be evil...same for all the other races. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a random feature. I'd like to be completely surprised when I meet the race in the game.
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
I'll add that to my suggestions list.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
When selecting RANDOM alignment of a race during the game setup screen, the chosen alignment is shown in the background of the race. IE. You hit 'random', and the background for the Altarians turns red--you automatically know they are going to be evil...same for all the other races. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a random feature. I'd like to be completely surprised when I meet the race in the game.
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It's not only the background. Subtle lighting changes and facial expressions also give away the alignment, but I've found that it doesn't really matter since you know their alignment the moment you meet them. I think what would be better is to have an option to PERMANENTLY hide their alignment so you have to guess their alignment based on how they relate to you. But then, if you don't look at that screen, it achieves the same effect... :)

The only real advantage to having a "random" feature is that it saves you the trouble of having to set the alignments manually. :)

Bill

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