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Gem from the GCIII FAQ

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October 15, 2013 6:12:43 PM from Galactic Civilizations III ForumsGalactic Civilizations III Forums

Q: Will the game require a network connection to play?

A: No. However, some of the AI learning mechanisms will require access to the Metaverse in order to perform analysis on player strategies. This will be optional and able to be disabled by the player but does require an Internet connection.

 

 

A big +1 for - I assume - Brad, who will someday wake up to find GCIV entirely written by the AI.

 

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RooksBailey
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Reply #1 October 15, 2013 6:15:44 PM
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This sounds like what Gratuitous Space Battles does for its campaign game.

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Reply #2 October 15, 2013 6:17:51 PM
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Crap ... apparently not multiplayer?  Or I may be reading too much into that.  I guess if an internet connection is not required it could just mean yes you can play the game single player without an internet connection?

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Reply #3 October 15, 2013 6:21:53 PM
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Quoting COSIAN,
reply 2

Crap ... apparently not multiplayer?  Or I may be reading too much into that.  I guess if an internet connection is not required it could just mean yes you can play the game single player without an internet connection?

you should read this https://www.galciv3.com/game/gameplay/features

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Reply #4 October 16, 2013 12:17:55 PM
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So long as it's optional, I am happy, I find the recent trend of 'always online' a terrible idea, both for people that travel, and those of us who's internet is not that stable.

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Reply #5 October 17, 2013 1:05:13 AM
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Sounds like a neural network, which is pretty awesome! I'm perfectly fine with always online for a purpose like this, provided it automatically reconnects after disconnects, doesn't mind lag, and only sends minimal data.

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Reply #6 October 17, 2013 1:25:14 AM
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A big +1 for - I assume - Brad, who will someday wake up to find GCIV entirely written by the AI

And becoming Skynet!

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Reply #7 October 17, 2013 2:02:33 AM
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I'm not sure how far we can really 'crowdsource' AI behavior but here's an interesting thought


The Forza team for the Xbox One is testing their new game. Currently when you play, your play data is sent to Forza for analysis. From which tehy are crowdsourcing AI parameters for how other drivers should behave.

 

If we assume GalCiv3 is doing soemthing similar, how much data would you be willing to part with? Being online? Uploads of your game every 30/20/10 turns?

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chuck1es
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Reply #8 October 17, 2013 2:16:38 AM
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Weren't they already doing that?

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MottiKhan
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Reply #9 October 17, 2013 7:47:09 AM
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Quoting chuck1es,
reply 8

Weren't they already doing that?

We started discussing that on the old GalCiv2 forums.  The idea sounds familiar to some of us.  Hopefully, this one will be like Publius of NV mentioned above.  Bring on the singularity!

 

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erischild
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Reply #10 October 17, 2013 10:14:16 AM
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This sounds like an exciting development.  In efforts like this we explore both gaming and AI.  Now I can justify all this play time.

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Reply #11 October 17, 2013 10:35:00 AM
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A big +1 for - I assume - Brad, who will someday wake up to find GCIV entirely written by the AI.

 

I caught that same gem while reading the FAQ and forwarded it to a few friends.  Stardock's AI has always been scary-good over the years, and I know it's Brad's baby...if he has made a learning computer fueled by crowd-sourcing, I'm a little frightened. 

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Reply #12 October 17, 2013 2:44:48 PM
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Quoting MottiKhan,
reply 9

Quoting chuck1es, reply 8
Weren't they already doing that?

We started discussing that on the old GalCiv2 forums.  The idea sounds familiar to some of us.  Hopefully, this one will be like Publius of NV mentioned above.  Bring on the singularity!

 

Ahhh. Damn. I have memories of gabbin' that up back in the day. I had thought it was already happening. And, as a result, I assumed everyone else must have been pretty stupid 'cause I kept mauling the AI.

 

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