Yeah I called you out Proud Canadian, probably wouldn't though if I hadn't just read those other threads before this one. It;s hard to tell 'tone' on reading posts, so based on other comments you've made. I can see your not ruthlessly trying to nitpick the game apart. So I guess an apology is order. Sorry Proud Canadian.
LOL and I just read two other threads you started ProudCanadian bitchin about Torians age 80 and using human calendars for the date. I'll be sad to see beta end, and be happy when it's finally released. I'm sure Stardock will do alright by it's fans. My concerns and thoughts I've already shared up to now. To my surprise, I even got some comments on the threads I started! Maybe you do realize it, whereas other com
Another minor aesthetic issue.
Typo correction, after researching Interstellar Governments, got a trade request from Drengin. " [Empire Shortname] has always been better warriors than scientists.... "
Did more testing, and agree with you on the PQ 5s and large planet like 26. It does get insane. All those extra tiles went to extra entertainment centers trying in vain to keep planet happy. On a side note, you can keep your big planets in check by not building a farm or waiting till you're ready (already building a decent infrastructure ). I've noticed there's no penalty for not building farms that I can tell, is this planned? Or would people start getting angry at some poi
Cheats ?? It's not more fun to crush everyone in the universe on your own power ?
or some way to hide the obsoletes and un-hide just for that reason...
Alrighty. First off, found the screens in foreign advisor panel. It will tell you if your alignment is a + or - to that relationship with the alien race( among other things that also affect it). Awesome. I'm sorry Evil was like that in GC1. I hope its equally fun to be evil in GC 2 as it would be to be good or neutral. Regarding the PQ event, that's why I put it as a pq 16 planet. 40% means a few more tiles. A PQ 5 wouldn't even get you one! There'
Thanks Popup! Last game went soo much better now I that I do things more efficiently. I've noted econ starbases don't have a direct affect on research, like you mentioned. just boosts production and trade plus you can add defenses and weapons. Extra revenue is not a bad thing. Re: Trade of Techs - Yeah its wierd like that. Near start of game when you like have 0 military the AI is like "we're afraid of your empire you're so powerful! We'd never dream of trading another
I see your points about the terraforming, very cool idea I think the map wasn't big enough before I was playing on. Since they are very rare. more stars = more chances. On the larger maps no probs at all. I think there's good distribution now that Ive tested on larger maps.
Ok. GC 2 space junk don't work like GC 1 space junk then.
Wow That's solid advice! That will help a lot. I'd like to ask your strats on morals (or lack thereof) do you advise good or evil or stay neutral ? Also starbases, huh what are they good for! How many do you use? Where and what kind ? I know if you have a resource nearby you can start one and 'mine' it and you should get it before your neighbors do. But do you build econ bases at places other than the home world ? if
I thought this was going to be a plug for we need more morale boosting techs.
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Actually I could spin up a game of Civ 4, but I've been trying real hard to give this a shot.
And Planetary Improvements another ealry boost to production
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Topic says it. Last game I played, "Beginner ". Pah! I don't know what I'm doing but I do know that 2 of the 5 races surrendered to another. I think that's horrible. I know I was ahead some techs above everyone due to AI getting penalty on research/production I havent played a game real far to the end without this crap happening. Also pretty much without shots fired too. Please give this one a tweak. I don't consider myself no pro but I'll move up the difficulty level. I d
I see planets can get renamed but not stars . That little document icon isn't there when the object is a star. Also I love renaming Starbases. I cannot remember difference between starbase 54 and 107 they're just numbers. If I change it to Home - Econ or something I know what it is and what I want to use it for. Or Forward Attack Base. etc. Good idea that!
When you research the techs all you get is a period. I assume its a placeholder for descriptions to come later. It's a Beta after all. To answer your questions, check the screen for making ships. You'll see the differences between laser 2 and laser 3. Really its about how much size it packs in your hull, later advances will make it do more dmg. It's same for mini-balls and missiles and engines pretty much.
I have played larger maps, while the majority of planets ranged from 5-9, home planets were 10, 2 to 3 were 11-14, 1 was 17 and another was 26. Wow. It does exist. Only prob is finding it and colonizing before the others. A size 26? Thats way better than 5 PQ 5 planets.
Re: Survey vessel can it actually be given some degree of weapons, say 1 pt ? I've encountered numerous anamoly that say it will upgrade the ship's weapons 1 or 2 pts and nothing happens. I think the + HP works but as far as attack and defense goes its not doing anything. Also are there going to be random ships like corvettes, scouts, etc. like in GC1 or have I been unlucky and not seen it yet ?
Also just want to put up for comment a colonization event I encountered last night. Event said something about stone age lifeforms and what do we do with them? 1) - 40% Production Bonus 2) - 20% Production Bonus 3) +40% Production Bonus Good being 1, Neut 2, and Evil 3. This was on the 2nd planet colonized and besides Earth and Mars.. this was it at the beginning of game. Thats a crippler if you choose the 'Good' one. A really really nice bonus for Evil.<b
Well thanks for answering my question. And a big round of applause for that last post totally answers all questions I had about it
Well I'm not asking that Evil get penalized. What's wrong with having the good guy (or neutral ) get that bonus for a change ? I agree 8% to ship production is weak. Am I to infer then that the events & their choices balance out being evil/good ? And just what is the benefit of being good/neutral/ or evil throughout the game ?
Is there a way I can have it on 2 machines to test? [/endquote] Download Stardock central on new computer, goto options put in your name serial codes/ emails and passwords. Haven't tried it, since I can't even access the internet at work hope it works
Feel your pain, with the Civ 4 comment. My GeForce 5200 does feel marginal now after that. Take Age of Empires 3, a RTS that came out at the same time. No problems whatsoever, with Civ4 it's like I need to get a whole new machine... for a turned based game. That's what burns me up over it. Thank you Stardock for even considering lower end graphics card.