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Reply to galciv2 1.3 Beta 2a bugs in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

The logistical change was either 1.1 or 1.2, but it was intended.

Reply to Speaking of game a.i., EA you suck at it in XBOX GalCiv2 Forums

As long as people buy EA, EA isn't going to change anything.

Reply to Council is against you? in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

There really should be a game option to disable the UP- I don't really think it adds anything at all to the game as its set up right now. That is something I wanted for the expansion- a UP that doesn't suck, or the option to get rid of it.

Reply to Galactic Civilizations v1.3 BETA 1 released in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

One thing we should do- is make a list of things the AI should NEVER do. These are things that can be scripted above moron level AI, since a player would never do, it's not bad to use scripting in these rare cases. 1) Use bonus tiles incorrectly when there are non-bonus tiles avaliable (I'm sure that's fixed already)

Reply to Things that should be buffed/altered in the expansion. in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I'm trying to keep this to current gameplay, not anything else. Seeing what options are undervalued, so the devs can patch those...

Things that should be buffed/altered in the expansion. in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

What things do you guys consider underpowered in GC II as we see it now- things you never build. I can think of a few things off the top of my head... 1) Planetary defense. THat thing almost never does any good for its opportunity cost. It really should make a planet a tough nut to crack. Maybe have it square root the attacker's invasion factor? 2) Galactic Guide Book. This comes too late in the game. This good should be avaliable at Stellar cartography I think...

Reply to Dark Avatar: Which features do you want the most? in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

The big things I want: Events that can do something other then effect just me- effect other races and relations... More political diversity More gameplay options

Reply to Weapons in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

The real problem- Missiles and Beams are what everyone uses, mass drivers don't seem to get used ever due to the fact it takes forever to make them useful (usually not until Nano Ripper) No idea how to solve the problem...

Reply to So what game do you want Stardock to work on next? in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Amen to post #71, about what I was thinking. Besides,you could do the art semi-cheaply, since generally that genre PREFERS 2d art. The game would have to be MP though- that would really fill a niche- the only game I've seen even similar to that is Vantage Master 2- which was not that good a game.

Reply to Firing Squad Dark Avatar Interview in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

If you have something of value, you can be. Already pre-ordered, though hoping there's not a huge buildup...

Reply to Learning AI- An idea for Dark Avatar/ GalCiv3 in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Maybe make it an option where the AI remembers things from previous games?

Reply to So what game do you want Stardock to work on next? in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Something that would be interesting as a concept. A MMRPG where you collect an army- and do tactical battles. Kinda like a fantasy cross between Shattered Galaxy and Granado Espada.

Reply to So what game do you want Stardock to work on next? in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

I'm kinda surprised by the support of AoW- the game had really crappy AI, even by non-stardock standards. Never heard of Dominions- don't think I've seen it in a store ever.

Reply to Pet peaves in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Maybe part of the problem with the five farms idea is to make farms more useful, perhaps make them + Pop Growth some as well?

Reply to Idea for Tactical: Military Doctrins in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I'd prefer this to tactical combat...

Reply to Other than more GalCiv games, what kind of game would you like to see Stardock make next? in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

Just curious- what was wrong with the first Kohan- outside of AI/micro issues? Kohan 2 I can understand the hate for...

Reply to Other than more GalCiv games, what kind of game would you like to see Stardock make next? in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

Here's my design idea: Take Stardock AI, Mix Ogre Battle style movement and a Kohan style battle engine- and add MP, then you've got a winner.

Stardock's next game poll: wanted to expound on my answer. in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

What I'd love to see: I'd love to see Stardock either make a PC, multiplayer modernized version of Final Fantasy Tactics or Ogre Battle. Preferably with that style of graphics (though modernized as well)

Reply to Federation Niagara Class in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

You need WINRAR. It's similar to WINZIP.

Reply to How about adding gunnery skill. in Ideas Stardock Forums

Or perhaps it should be a modifier that can cause misses/critical hits, delivering 0 damage at times. Missiles miss the most, Mass Drivers the least (since Mass drivers are underpowered) Smaller craft are at a penalty to hit. (Gotta do something to discourage the big ship players- since that's almost always the way to go- and the only other solution I see to that is allowing people to build 2 ships/turn if they have the production for it, but even then I'd pump out Yamatos

Reply to Where can I find the "intensive algorithms on" option in Game Talk Stardock Forums

I think one of the effects is that it upgrades ship designs more often.

Reply to Regarding Used Copies of GalCiv II in Galactic Civilizations II Stardock Forums

Here's the rub: how does the purchaser of the used software know that they can't patch up? I've never heard of this before. Yes, Stardock loses money, and yes, this would hold up in court. That being said, the one who unknowingly purchases such will get a nasty surprise. I understand both side's position in this though. I understand why Stardock is being anal about this- since it does cost them money. This is a problem that will go away in time though. It will also only apply

Reply to Eliminating the forums in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

My problem with the forums is that it trashes Firefox. I'd keep the forums on-site, but change to a new code or something.

Reply to AI Stupid Planet Bulding--I know the cause! in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I think the AI should have a hard-coded rule. Do not develop anything on bonus tiles other then a building that receives the bonus, if there is another empty tile avaliable... That's something 100% of players would do, and anything that 100% of players would do can be hard-coded.

Reply to $30 Expansion.. Will you pre-order? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I'll buy. I'll like the new content, and I figure if it gets enough support- they might do a second expansion, which will have some of the features I miss.