JetJaguar2000 -I am not against changing the mechanics for this game. I am not against improvements. I did well with the current system by understanding its strong and weak points. That is it. Rules are rules. If game requires you to trade you have to trade. If game requires you to grab planets you have to do it. There is no other way to win. You cannot stop a running train with your bare hands.
It happened that I had some time on my hands. Would I prefer to play 10 minutes a day? Yes, I would.
I understand your point of view. All your points are valid points. They are worth serious consideration.
I just have difficulties to design or imagine a real time system where everyone has the same chance to win regardless of playing 10 hours, 10 minutes or 1 minute. Such system does not exist in real life.
The proposed new mechanisms and battle changes will make this game very different game.
For better I hope but I have no doubts that it is very difficult to please everyone.