Runewars fans don't generally dislike Eclipse. At least not at this website.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/collection/similar/thing/59294
Ignoring the expansions, video games, and collector's editions in that list, there are only 8 games rated higher than Eclipse by users who rated Runewars a 9 or 10.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/collection/similar/thing/59294
Ignoring the expansions, video games, and collector's editions in that list, there are only 8 games rated higher than Eclipse by users who rated Runewars a 9 or 10.