As much as I like these type of games, and they pass the time, I've come to the conclusion that there is no way to really win without some type of help. I mean let's face it, people will do anything and use any means possible to win, even on chess sites. My question is, what are easiest loopholes or glitches to use on this game. I know like market good, land, and spy ops swapping, along with DR manipulation, any others and how can they be prevented? I don't think any server is free from it.

not recommended to use any loopholes.

loophole? your brain cells

Sometimes I can't believe the stupidity of people. Are you really asking on the official game forums how to glitch the game to get a head and win? Read the rules of the game. Pretty sure this should be a ban-able post.

http://www.earthempires.com/rules
Bugs and exploits
Earth empires is undergoing aggressive development. The developers try their best to prevent bugs and exploits but occasionally one may slip through. Our players are expected to immediately report any bugs or exploits they find. Deliberately exploiting bugs for player gain will result in country deletion.

macdumbass, cheatski and other idiots who have been caught on cheating many many times.

I'm sure if you read the whole thing again more slowly, you'll see what I was asking. Totally opposite of what you thought I meant.

Instead of loophole maybe he means strategies.

I know clans in the swirve era used to run buy outs and do fa chains to get members into the top spot. I can't speak for that fact now a days as I have been out of the loop.