[quote who="abiessener" reply="22" id="3426114"] Just an FYI, I'm now harvesting the thread for questions [/quote] I love the way you have described that. Hahaha. [e digicons]:grin:[/e] [quote who="abiessener" reply="22" id="3426114"] Further questions deposited here will likely be ignored.[/quote] Really?
[quote quoting="post"]We're happy to answer things like "What made you go in such a different direction with the blue-skinned Altarian leader?" On the other hand, "Why does the new Altarian leader suck so much?" will be passed over. [/quote] Awww! :p If I have... er... I have a GeForce 8500 GT and 4Gb RAM. Considering that the only expenditure in the near future will be upgrading to 64 bits, will I be locked into little teeny-weeny maps even with all settings to the
[quote quoting="post"]What if I want to play it on a computer without internet and Steam? What if I don't have it installed and lose my internet connection (money problems, moving to Pluto or somewhere else without internet access) ? How will I be able to install the game then?[/quote] Then you are not a true gamer and don't deserve the right to play the game you paid for. Trust the suits, they know what you really want!!! (like always online Sim City!) [e digicons];P[
Drengin have two eyes, two arms and two legs. Torians have two eyes, two arms and two legs. Thalans have two eyes, two arms and two legs. And more and more... Blue skin on a human-spin off? Meh. :p
[quote who="Frogboy" reply="80" id="3424128"]Tis does beg the question of whether there will ever be a GalCiv IV.[/quote] Because of better engine or (more importantly) redefined/improved mechanics. Those are two possible/reasonable reasons for a possible GalCiv IV. Absolutely nothing against enjoying an ever expanding GalCiv III. Including DLCs with optional/additional animated civilization figureheads. :)
[quote who="Frogboy" reply="69" id="3424084"]There's still some internal discussion as to what to call the Altarians because they're not really a Republic. Akari rules as a dictator at this point.[/quote] Dictator in the modern sense of tyrant abusing power, or in classic title for magistrate in ancient Rome appointed by the Senate to rule in times of trouble?
[quote who="ParagonRenegade" reply="53" id="3423999"]The Drengin are decidedly not Human, and very likely not European.[/quote] So you are totally sure that Drengin are not human but are open to the, very unlikely, possibility of them being european. Interesting. :p And just because, colloidal silver can turn your skin blue without being Altarian. Argyria.
[quote who="Ashbery76" reply="32" id="3423910"] The problem with Smurfs,Navi and Asari is why have they evolved blue skin on a green planet?[/quote] I hope that you are not expecting a plausible scientific explanation for that. Maybe it's copper, maybe it's symbiosis with an altarian bacteria in the skin, maybe dark energy,... or maybe once genetic manipulation is good to go, people alter themselves for "looks". :p
I'm fine with the change. Quite sure that tattoo techs have go beyond what we currently have. :p Her skin tone was a bit of a surprise but it's ok. And as the other screens of the alien races, it looks awesome. Someone at Stardock take a short vid or something!!! :D
That maps looks awesome. That Dreadnaught belongs to "Race: Support Ship". :p And is huuuuuuuuge. Some people may not enjoy the "Laser/Missile/Mass" system... at least until we get to know more about its tweaks for this sequel. Vulcan? Do we get Space Elves too? :D
That Yor Leader is badass. As far as Yor asses go. Do they have...? Nevermind. The only problem I see with the Arcean Surface one, is that the ground is too clean/flat. Cannot wait to see those Crusaders in action! :D
The Sar Wars reference... uf. Sith are evil (according to [some] western ethics). If you go SWTOR with light sided Sith possibility, in which you are nicer Sith and less bloodthirsty. But still evil as you are still working for Sith. But of course Sith don't considerer themselves evil. Every group considers itself "good" and anyone who opposes them is "evil". Maybe people would prefer to stop talking of "good and evil" and talk about "right and wrong". In the end, it's ju
No issues with music playing from nowhere? (space or in ship) [e digicons];P[/e] Nothing beats sound effects like in Mag Blast though. Which would be a funny feature if this game had tactical combat (which it doesn't) and it was required (along micro and speakers) for multiplayer.
[quote who="Kantok" reply="15" id="3415144"]Complaining about Steam is like complaining about Windows. [/quote] Not at all. Apples to asteroids. I chose what I buy and what I ignore. For some games, be it future GalCivIII or present XCOM, I'm willing to "suffer" Steamworks (I survived Dawn of War 2's Steamworks+GamesForWindows...). But let's say that in general, except for those few exceptions, when I run a game, I don't want to also run the No
Poor Torians... " Para pa pa pa. I'm lovin' it! " - Lord Kona. It seems that for this game, I lose two of my classics/staples. In addition to the unmentioned Drath?
[quote who="amrbean" reply="44" id="3413136"]Well, he's not wrong... [/quote] So you like to insult me too? How nice to know, moron.
I always found funny how digital distribution is so great to save costs and yet prices are the same because apparently, those huge savings are not s big (so Steam slashes as much as a regular retailer and you only save on coasters.. er.. disks?)... or some are too eager to eat big pie pieces. I do believe that those Steam sales devaluate the work put on those games. Not that I have ever bought a Steam game during a sale. (should preorder discouncts count? I saved 3€ in Enemy With
Nice, we will be able to use different colors for hulls and windows in the ship editor. [e digicons]:inlove:[/e] What is a texure though?
[quote who="Voqar" reply="42" id="3413119"] My concern is that there are still thinking people who probably claim to be sane that don't like Steam. [/quote] You enjoy insulting me?
[quote who="Brainsucker" reply="30" id="3412827"]Pure good Civilization won't conquer any planet. It's simple as that. If they attack and conquer a planet, then they are no longer a pure good civilization.[/quote] If an pure evil civilization is trying to destroy them and (obviously) negotiating peace with them is impossible, running away is impossible, getting help from anyone else is impossible... to the point that the only choices are: die or destroy the pure evil civilizat
[quote who="Gaunathor" reply="3" id="3412514"] The Precursors look like humans, but they are not humans. You're right about the continuous cycle though. Maybe I should dig up some of Frogboy's old post again? He explained most of this stuff already. [/quote] https://forums.galciv2.com/127754/page/1/ Is that close enough?
[quote who="NitroX infinity" reply="1" id="3412505"] Though I make no speculation on the Thalan I've had the idea that the Precursors are actually Humans and that it's a continuous cycle. The end of this war would result in all other life ending and the Humans becoming the Precursors and seeding the galaxy with life, including their own original 'forms'. [/quote] Where do you think that Altarians come from? [e digicons];P[/e]
[quote who="NitroX infinity" reply="6" id="3412477"] Yes, but I don't want to just read [/quote] I don't want just to listen to so no podcast, huh? Videos at the very least with GalcCivIII eye candy to drool over.
[quote who="NitroX infinity" reply="11" id="3412466"]Also, when I try to download, it downloads as an aspx/html file and not mp3. Room for improvement there.[/quote]Dirct click or right click + save, seems to work fine for me. (in Chrome) Naaaanaaaaaaaaananananaaaaaaaaa.... [e digicons]:')[/e] Are we sure that GalCiv III is a video game and not a movie? Epic music ftw!
[quote who="MarvinKosh" reply="6" id="3412429"]Lord Kona isn't here right now but please leave a message after the screaming slavelings[/quote] http://www.acapela-group.com/text-to-speech-interactive-demo.html http://www.text2speech.org/ http://codewelt.com/proj/speak [quote who="Mac2411" repl