(October 8th, 2014, 20:04)sunrise089 Wrote: It seems like it would be really easy for them to code in a 'no fleet' option similarly to how Sullla mentioned Always Peace was very easy to add to Civ4. I feel like that would be a nice addition to offer a sort of sandbox feel.
I agree, I would have no problem if this was included as an extra option (maybe no scoring nad unlocks). There is actually a mod for PC available to achieve just that:
http://www.reddit.com/r/ftlgame/comments...d_edition/
However, I see a few differences to your Civ 4 example: FTL is clearly balanced around a limited number of jumps. Without the fleet, you would simply have an overpowered ship very early in the game. I also think that this option is not included on purpose, the same way permadeath is an integral part of FTL. It would certainly be easy to code a savegame option, but it is not available for a reason.
In Civ 4, an "always peace" game can be a viable condition still allowing for an interesting and competetive game. In any case, I would never have the idea to downvote Civ 4 "because it has stupid armies in it".