I love MoO1&2, but the writing is so inferior to SMAC. I usually roll base game. The writing in SMAC:AC is really good, but the new factions aren't balanced at all, and ruin the game. What's your faction of choice? I think all non Believers are scum. As someone who rolls deep with Miriam, you better not tell me you play The Hive, or The Spartans.