I suppose that it takes different strokes for different folks. The Expansionist trait will, as many say, be a strong tool in MP. In SP, it's underpowered thanks to the omnipotence of the AI, but far from useless.
As for the scouting around before restarting; I take what is given. I play the game for the challange. If I wanted to try to get the highest score possible, I'd make a custom map in the Editor and manually place myself. Instead I choose to prove to myself that I can overcome using skill regardless of tundra; making the end victory all the more sweet. Waste of time? Hardly, IMHO.
As for the scouting around before restarting; I take what is given. I play the game for the challange. If I wanted to try to get the highest score possible, I'd make a custom map in the Editor and manually place myself. Instead I choose to prove to myself that I can overcome using skill regardless of tundra; making the end victory all the more sweet. Waste of time? Hardly, IMHO.
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