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Couldn't explain something like that... are you using other mods? Also what version of GC3 Crusade?

I believe the planet amounts are dictated in MapSetupDefs.xml and such files... which GRM does not affect/edit.

I don't have any other mods installed except a background skybox mod and a mod that adds another galaxy type (That I don't use atm).

Latest crusade version, but was like that in the opt in too.

For the record, GOG IS up to date as of Feb 9 they had the 2.8 version. Its ME that did not check it . Duh. And I did not have the settings correct to download updates automatically. So , GOG is high quality and decent. I apologize. Still my saved games were under 2.5 so I don't think they would work with 2.8 . But , all I had to do was make a copy of the right folders to use the old version as you know. Sigh.... it always seems like there is an answer if one thinks a bit.   however you gain DRM free and don't play on steam.  Gauntlet is right about the requirements. I try playing on Immense but the game takes 10 minutes to load with 8gb of RAM. PC gaming seems to be for the fortunate now with crypto pushing computer prices too high, they will mostly go broke IMNSHO

@Jabberjaws Thanks for letting us know. Regarding the requirements for the game, GC3 and Stardock have a bit of a... odd history. Suffice to say, they are doing the right thing by making it clear what specs you should have for what galaxy types. It was kinda like giving a kid access to cigarettes and hoping they just understood they shouldn't smoke. They gave us awesome sized galaxies, but they probably shouldn't have lol.

Speaking of... If/When they build a GC4 I hope they revisit their map design. I think there are interesting hybrids between "lanes" and "Tiles" that could be done. For example, each system could be so many tiles, just like we are used to.... but with a border. Past that border are other tiles (possibly much larger) known as "Deep Space". These Deep Space tiles require much more time to pass through, and space battles do not necessarily occur in them (techs could change this, and, it could be a % chance of interception).

This then allows us to simulate the massive SCALE of true space, whilst not giving up on truly open movement, or the specifics of tile based movement when and where it matters. Its also literally less tiles to compute, so it would help with system requirements and such.

Finally, it would also allow for space battles to be redone as multi-tile affairs, and utilize planets/etc. as terrain that matters, and be DIRECTLY on the galaxy map. This same system can be seen in practice in Endless Legend. I'm not necessarily saying that "its the best" or something, but it is a very NEW idea that hasn't been fully explored, and I think it could make our space battles be more immersive without giving direct "tactical control" to a player, since SD has a huge bias against that. It also eliminates the need to program a battle viewer. It has some downsides though, since it would really favor much smaller individual fleets, and could be hard to animate on the galaxy screen.... but I like the idea to be explored.

Regardless... point is... we need two core types of tiles... "in system" and "deep space" and we can really improve the verisimilitude and possibly the system requirements of the game.

Ultimately, everyone's situation is different... going from 8-16 gigs of ram shouldn't be much more than 75$ USD... which to me isn't a big deal, but for many, is a serious investment. Computer component costs don't seem to be reducing the way they once did, and buyer habits are changing, so I think you will see games start to slow down on their minimum requirements overall.

Happy trails peeps!

Thank you, thank you... its actually one of my very favorite words!       

Just a quick side note... range mechanics would need to be tweaked, and would reflect deep space... and "in system" would always be in range. So you can either make it to a star system, or can't. 

Carriers could also then be redone in such a way, where their fighter components participate in combat at a distance "in system" without the carrier itself being present. Making them truly a strategic carrier (this is not necessarily realistic, but it would emulate the WW2 equivalent of carriers that we all know and love).

Thrusters could add the additional bonus of additional In-system moves, but not Deep Space moves. etc.

On prices. The last surveyor with all the goodies should be more proportionally priced . I say this thinking of value. What you get for what you pay changes as quality changes. Much like tire quality. An example could be 600, 750, 900, 1200 or 500, 700, 850, 1100. The more hull size, sensors, range, speed and defenses would decide the price. You could also use the rush cost of a surveyor to help decide cost.

New version available!

Version is for Crusade 3.0 Beta Opt-In... but will likely work fine with non-opt-in version, with maybe a text bug here or there.

This version redoes the Mercs quite a bit... and I'm not quite done with them, but hopefully you approve! The whole menu has been reorganized into Surveyors, Civilians, and Battle categories.

Also you'll find some more races, and all the races have had support in creating additional portraits, citizen names, etc.

Hope you enjoy!

https://www.nexusmods.com/galacticcivilizations3/mods/18/?

Hey, Gauntlet,

There is a big error in the citizen names for the Terran Sovereignty (female first names)

the ending ">" is missing on most of them  some of them (Just the A's)

PPS: There was some trouble with uploading the mod, but all should be well now.

WANT TO DO A FAVOR FOR GAUNTLET?

Also for those of you who care, someone has unfortunately uploaded GRM content to Steam. This was of course inevitable, but I'd like to point out, that GRM explicitly states that you should not upload its content to steam.

Why though?

For a few reasons... primarily because originally StarDock led me to believe that they would be offering Steam based mod support. They have never followed through on this (no biggie, stuff happens). I had hoped that with the fleet editor, I could at least upload shipsets to Steam. However, the fleet editor is insufficient... it simply does not truly allow you to change an entire shipset. Rather than lower the quality of my shipsets, I've continued to provide them via the mod. The mod of course has taken on additional life with other content.

So basically... I can't do shipsets "perfectly" on Steam, so I don't. I want GRM to be a extremely high quality package (and it is).

Why else?

Since I'm not providing my content on Steam, I certainly don't want others to either, doing so, effectively "steals" credit from my work. Even if you credit me directly, (which the afore mentioned user has not) you are effectively "smuggling" material to an audience that should be going to GRM directly. By uploading (some would say stealing) my work, you take away my voice. My ability to present GRM as professionally as possible is seriously diminished by such activity. If the fleet editor is ever fully operational, I'll certainly consider uploading GRM Shipsets myself to Steam.

Regarding the situation, I have left comments for the User in question to cease and desist. I'm hopeful that they will respond in the next day or so, and I can resolve the issue amicably. If not, I will report the user, file DMCA report, and be a nuisance for the rest of time.

If you'd like to do me a favor, post a comment on the material stating to the effect "this isn't yours, please remove it", please be polite and professional, as most of these issues are born of ignorance, not malice. 

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1348494929

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1348487890

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1348466227

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1348420046

Thank you for your time and consideration!

WOW!

Intrigue only required me to update ONE file seemingly for GRM and its mods! Frigging incredible!

Its actually because they didn't bother making the new ships for governments ship specific. 

Anywho, its just a single file that needs to a replace a file in the GRM mod folder (Global Defs file needs updating)

You can download the update here:

https://www.nexusmods.com/galacticcivilizations3/mods/18/?tab=files

Sooo what am I working on?

1) Some new Mercs

2) Updating GRM-Ideology to have a spin-off that applies the same methods to the Intrigue events and such.

3) Planning any changes I want to make to Intrigue's governments. Not really thinking changing the existing governments so much, but adding a few more options for the sake of role-play.

4) Continuing to look for changes/bugs/things I might need to fix.

PS: 1000th reply!