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The current AI is a place holder. It was "updated" to attack but is still completely stupid as to allow the players to test other features of the game.

[quote who="EvilSalmon" reply="3" id="3476772"] I also think the building interface in the shipyard is not very intuitive. Why isn't it just like the planets? I should be able to queue multiple ships, see them in a queue and cancel them. As it stands you pick one ship then it builds it over and over unless I choose to build nothing. [/quote] This is something being considered. The last dev stream explains a lot.

I doubt it. The process allows them to do a lot of things that help make their customer support better. That and most of their software is for nongaming aspects that have no connection to games. That and if Steam ever goes down you can still get the game through Stardock's system.

While there is talk about fixing the issue the hexes are here to stay. The developers feel that too much is gained by the usage (bigger maps, better map design, more strategy issues, etc).

[quote who="Nogodexist" reply="4" id="3475313"] How do I update?[/quote] Should do it automatically.

On the bar on the right hand side of the galaxy map there are four options. One of those will tell you.

Downloaded and played. Finally have a reason to save a game that I am playing with eagerness to get back.

Most of that stuff is place holder and has little to no meaning currently.

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An interesting viewpoint, one that I like as well. Whether the devs will pick up on it or not will be interesting to see.

Sounds like a good DLC idea.

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[quote who="Lucky Jack" reply="3" id="3466146"]I think this all depends on the tester. I have fun breaking games and reporting the breakages, However, I have found so few problems with the Alpha that I am getting bored.[/quote] This is also my issue. Still, can't wait for the full release.

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[quote who="Borg999" reply="2" id="3465059"]So, only people who are willing/able to pay $100 for a game are the only ones committed to the game's concept?[/quote] The use of price as a limiter is always controversial. There will always be those that love the game but can't pony up $100.

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[quote]Should I try to upgrade my OS a year from now, or expect appropriate modifications to GalCiv4?[/quote] Seems how the game won't be officially released until a year from now, it sounds like that will be what you need to do. Or get hardware that is much easier to keep up to date.

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That would be a nice option for those of us that love the HUGE maps.

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