We planted a flag on the Moon, but we don't own it. If the Chinese or even an alien race put a permanent base on the Moon there would really be nothing we could do. Well, we could of course declare war. That is the option you have.
As I have pointed out elsewhere we are currently cataloging every comet and asteroid in our solar system and we already know more about the nearby stars and their planets than we are allowed to know on turn one in GCIII. It is definitely a losing argument to suggest that we should not have amazing capabilities in a scifi game that takes place 200 years from now. I think that we all should agree that realism is not the issue. Just one comment on self restriction in the ga
I would be willing to bet that I am more amenable to reasonable compromise than the power players that are pushing for the nerf. First of all, the largest sensor buoy I have built (I have never rushed built) was 22 hexes I think at about T10. It certainly was nowhere near 40. If a 20-24 limit was acceptable I would agree to it, but I don't speak for others. I suspect the dissenters will still think that is broken and some of t
[quote who="SadfaceSquirtle" reply="80" id="3553002"] The minority of people who thinks game designers shouldn't even attempt to balance single player games should mod cheap exploits in to their full content, then. [/quote] No need to mod pal, sensors are in the game and you are a minority. :)
[quote who="trims2u" reply="78" id="3552992"] That is, my opinion is that we should make the game default to being "fun" for the casual player, and then allow hard-core players to enable different rulesets via "cheat codes" - they're not really cheats, it's just altering the base behavior. [/quote] I like toggle options. The more the better IYAM. I agree with your overall conclusion, but wouldn't modding serve the purpose for the solution you are suggesti
Didn't see it on your list but I would really like to sort shipyard by type, cargo, military, etc
[quote who="Harsher" reply="73" id="3552945"] The problem as I've tested with sensor ships specifically is as follows: The AI relies on a number of cheating aspects to offer a challenge to a player, the most impactful of which is full-map vision. The colonization phase sets up a big advantage for whoever gets out on top, regardless of which play-style you are going to pursue afterwards. This comes down to number/density of stars, vs chances of
LOL, I have been asking for no. 1 for months and Paul has said on several occasions, "I thought you could."
[quote who="Harsher" reply="68" id="3552889"] Constraints ARE what make a game. [/quote] What is wrong with self imposed restraints? You are self imposing restraint every game that you don't pull up the console and type fow. I restrain myself when I don't build 5-6 star bases around every planet, even though I know this puts me at a disadvantage with every player who does. I restrain mysel
In the earlier betas you did have to have XA. I think they changed it about the time they changed to tech tree to include the exclusive choices.
Mars will produce at least 100 research points when you make it a specialty colony, or you can build factories and sponsor the earth shipyard and build ships much faster. It is not going to be a power house but it can help you early and it will terraform up to 12-13 later.
[quote who="Blaze of Glory" reply="3" id="3552475"] You have to Right-Click in Steam of the game, go to "Properties" > Betas > Opt-in. No password. [/quote] That did it I figured they wouldn't use the beta update tab since the game is no longer beta :)
Hmmm, didn't dl for me. Still says 1.0
[quote who="twilight024" reply="51" id="3552455"] Can you turn off fog of war? it doesnt seem like the AI has a fog of war, why should the player? [/quote] Yes, just press the tilde key and type fow and the fog of war is gone. It is easy to do and easy to resist doing, just like building sensor boats. The AI is supposed to be subject to the fow on the normal setting, but they do make you wonder sometimes. :)
[quote who="DarkNeuron" reply="48" id="3552392"] Or the few (zealots) who campaign for them. [/quote] LOL, I got em, I don't have to campaign for them. [e digicons]:grin:[/e] You should learn to like them.
[quote who="Surge72" reply="36" id="3552321"] How about Stardock fix the sensors, and those who want a broken game can mod in all the OP gimmicks they want? [/quote] How about we wait and see what Stardock wants to do and let the leftover power gamers mod the game the way they want it.
I didn't see anything in the patch note either but maybe it will be fixed. It has been mentioned in dev streams but there seems to be a reluctance to see the problem. :)
[quote who="Echillion" reply="32" id="3552307"] A lot of people will be upset if the devs get rid of them. [/quote] Way more than the relatively few ( zealots :) ) who campaign against them.
[quote who="peregrine23" reply="24" id="3552279"] I was a little worried about this until I saw the the AI running around with the sensor ships I designed. Now I figure all is fair. Also, those sensor ships are super fragile and cost you 1/2 your initial credits, so its not like it is a choice without risk or opportunity cost. [/quote] I am too stingy with my BC to rush build a sensor boat. I wait until I have a couple of factories and I can build one in 8-9 turns. In a rece
[quote who="Seilore" reply="16" id="3552247"] Either way the topic is not dead and is very much alive. [/quote] Of course they could always change their minds and some already want it changed. The mind that needs to be changed is Brad's, who has seemed more inclined to leave it alone since it is a player option anyway.
This is a game bug where after 5000 the power rating resets to zero and the poor AI thinks it is screwed. Maybe it will be fixed in 1.1
[quote who="DarkNeuron" reply="7" id="3552226"] Anyway, the devs just need to put their foot down on this. If they like ships with 50 sensor range - which ruins maps of a certain size ("Well then don't play those maps lul"), then they are free to do so. However, let the rest of us mod it out, and fast.[/quote] The devs have spoken on this numerous times. There are no plans to change sensors. Of course you are free to mod them out. Whoever said you weren't. If they
[quote who="DarkNeuron" reply="5" id="3552220"] But most people don't wanna cheat themselves out of a more meaningful experience. Sensor stacks are a cheap gimmick. Might as well turn off fog of war. [/quote] Then most people should not build them. Easy Peasy, Japonesy what others do in a single player game does not affect you. Lowering the sensor range robs me of a more meaningful experience. I like cheap gimmicks
[quote who="Fangorm" reply="38" id="3552162"] the big question is when will this show boating of the patch end and actually become a released patch...this week? next week? next month?? perhaps i made a mistake of getting Gal civ 3.. if they are going to show boat EVERY single patch,expansion,dlc for days or weeks at a time... absolutely rid
Just a long shot. You aren't saving the ship as a template are you?