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Reply to JUMPGATE EVOLUTION in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

[quote who="psychoak" reply="9" id="2222208"]Yeah, Jumpgate evolution is like Jumpgate, not Eve. Jumpgate came first. [/quote] Finally.... somebody got it right. Yes, the original Jumpgate came way before EVE. Also, unlike EVE it had a superb flight engine with somewhat realistic physics. It also rewarded ability more than time spent in game. It is still live, and even though graphically dated, it is still quite fun to play. Hopefully, Jumpgate Evolut

Reply to Capitols in 20 minutes? in Strategy Sins Forums

Just for the record... they are "Capital" ships, not capitol. The capital of the US is Washington D.C. (as in city), and the capitol is in it (capitol as in the building where Congress meets). Capital also applies to the main ship of a fleet; but capitol only applies to buildings.

Reply to Entrenchment = easy mode ON? in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Well... some humans are that stupid [e digicons]O:)[/e] In any case, playing against another human becomes a complete different experience. Not better nor worse, but very different. Yes, it is more challenging, but at least for me, the game becomes a merciless race to crush your oponent with no room for error. Sure it can be gratifying and adrenaline inducing; but I wouldn't call the experience leisury or immersive. The reason I like games like SOASE is because as a f

Reply to Pirates are kind of pointless. in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

I just wished they changed "pirates" for something that would make some more sense in the setting of "Sins". Somehow, the fact that a bunch of pirates can mount a massive attack on well established interstellar empires doesn't cut it for me. Dunno, a rebellious faction, a marauding alien race, anything but pirates. Not that pirates wouldn't exist in space, but they would most likely be just be a threat to trade, not to the survival of the empires themselves.

Reply to Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment v1.02 Change Log in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Maybe it is my imagination, but since the new patch I would swear that the Vasari starbases move way faster than before. Anyone else noticed this?

Reply to Nuking planets is evil in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Maybe we too are just pixels in a larger game that the gods like to play... After all, some scientists are of the opinion that this is after all a holographic universe.

Reply to Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment v1.02 Change Log in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

It may not apply to a single AI, as you automatically win if it surrenders. I think it is for those cases when you have multiple AIs, and you would fail to realize one was actually out of the game, and had been for a while.

Reply to Campaign?? in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins Forums

Some people really lack imagination. Can't you just make a backdrop story in your mind with the lore provided? I guess it is better for some to have some cheesy sci-fi story spoon fed down their throats :(

Reply to Torian Manufacturing: HELP! in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Once you start researching industry related technologies they do get additional industrial buildings. Unlike other races, these buildings are further down the research tree, but they are there. Alternatively, you can also trade other civs (provided you have tech trading enabled) for their industrial techs.

Reply to TA 3C Drath slow breeders and the econ crash in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I have financial problems with every race in TA but the humans (haven't tried Korx or Torians); and I am being very conservative with rush-buys and colonial rush. One thing that bothers me is how does the AI manage to grab so many planets, build a navy and maintain high research levels without crashing? I am playing on "bright" at this point, so there may be some bonuses for the AI. But it still feels fishy...

Reply to Early Access to Advanced Techs by AI in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Not only it happens with the "steal event", but also when new races show up (Fundamentalist, Vegans, Jagged Knife) and you get a message saying they have achieved "Beyond Mortality". I just traded a bunch of old techs to the Fundies in exchange for Black Hole Guns.

Reply to TA Beta3c - Suddenly, Everybody Hates Me... in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

One thing I have noticed in the most recent releases of the TA beta is that the AI is more active paying other races to wage wars for them. Also, alliances seem to be working now and the result is that widespread conflict involving most of the races at the same time are likely to occur... which is great if you ask me (unless like in your case you're in the receiving end of the aggression) :)

Reply to Questio about Influence in TA in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

I think it makes total sense... Why would any alien race sit idle while their subjects are being seduced into rebellion by another culture?

Reply to Miner stuck in Asteroid Field in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I am noticing it with the Krynn and the Korx, so it is not only limited to the new races released today.

Miner stuck in Asteroid Field in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

In the new beta release (v1.80f) it seems that once you mine one asteroid the ship will no longer be able to move and is virtually trapped. I haven't noticed that behavior before, but it is now consistent in 3-4 games I have just started.

Reply to Beta 3C Delayed 1 Day in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Looking forward to the new release... not sure if is my "ingrained" tendency to play humans, but as I have been playing the revamped races in TA (current game with Krynn) I keep on getting creamed big time, mainly because I run into financial constraints. I guess the game is still being balanced, and I still need to figure out the best approach for each race.

Reply to Religious Civilizations in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Or just make a "mega event" in which the Flying Spaghetti Monster reveals itself to the different races of the galaxy touching everyone with its noodly appendage :)

Reply to Tactics of tourism (too much of the good stuff) in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Besides, only certain civs should enjoy the benefits of tourism. The way I see it I can't imagine any "future" tourist wanting to go visit the Drengin slave pits, considering they most likely will not return to tell the tale

Reply to The Kingdom of Dodorian Federations in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

But but... I thought it was the humans who allowed FTL than travel and that didn't happen until the 24th century. How could then the Iconians be travelling to Earth on the 15th Century? I doubt there were any open wormholes

Reply to Help anyone? Upgrading ships in and out of fleets? in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Also make sure you have very deep pockets, as upgrades are very expensive! And you will need at least one of the ships out of a fleet before selecting "upgrade all ships of same class" option.

Reply to best custom race setup? in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

I was under the impression that all the "double engines speed", "significantly increases research", etc. events affected all the races at the same time, not just the player's.

Reply to Can't create a fleet in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

The OP especifically stated it is not a logistic issue, so it is something else. I had that happen to me in the past with the "out of the box" version of the game. Usually, exiting the game would fix the problem (and luckily it didn't happen too often). Also, I haven't had this problem with any of the betas so it may have been corrected in them, or I have just been lucky these past weeks.

Reply to Bigger Galaxies in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

To each its own I guess. I personally find huge and gigantic galaxies way too messy for my taste, and have settled with large galaxies as my preferred size. Big enough to build a sizable empire, yet not so big as things get whacky (as when a far away civ decides to leave you their planets on the other side of the galaxy, or when you end up with dozens of planets).

Reply to The AI is hopeless in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Unfortunately, and for the forseable future, any AI won't be able to cope with a savvy player (chess excepted), as there are way too many variables and humans can be quite devious That said, the AI in this game is actually quite good compared to other games that have preceeded it: Ascendancy (worst AI in history), Space Empires IV, all of the MOOs, an

Reply to I think there is a problem with the Dark Yor AI in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

What do you expect from a race that looks like a purple version of South Park's Mr. Hanky?