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Dev Journal #4: Visual Uplift in Elemental Dev Journals Elemental Forums

Let's Talk About 2010 I'm going to be straight with you - Elemental: War of Magic didn't look good in 2010, and Elemental: Fallen Enchantress didn’t really improve on that. Time has not been kind to it. <p class="pm_paragraph _3lnqGBzYap-Z2T8

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Sins II Video Blog: Basic Economic Strategies in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Your Path to Economic Success in Sins of a Solar Empire II Knowing the basic of the economy in Sins of a Solar Empire II is crucial to your success early on and towards the end of your match. From diplomacy with alien empires, research and development, and the exploration of star systems, this video will explore many different strategies for economic warfare whether you're up against humans or compu

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Sins II Video Blog: Early Capital Ship Choices in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Choosing Your Capital Ship: The Key to Early Success in Sins of a Solar Empire II The beginning of a Sins of a Solar Empire II game is crucial, as your early choices can shape your entire strategy. One of the most pivotal decisions is selecting the Capital Ship that will lead your first fleet. In our latest video, we break down the five Capital Ships available to each of the three playable races, hi

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Dev Journal #3: What's Next for Ara: History Untold? in Ara: History Untold Dev Journals Stardock Forums

Ara: What’s Next? Last month’s release of Version 1.4 seemed to be well received. It marked the first update since we assumed responsibility for Ara: History Untold so we were pretty excited and nervous. It’s been a great experience! The teams at Oxide and Microsoft have been wonderful to work with and now we’re ready to start talking about what’s next. <span style="font-size: large

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Sins II Video Blog: Multiplayer Battles in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Exploring the Thrilling Multiplayer Experience of Sins of a Solar Empire II The multiplayer scene in Sins of a Solar Empire II can be ruthless and invigorating, offering challenging battles while fighting with or against human players. Watch as we dig into the notable multiplayer maps found in Sins II and discover some popular ways to gain supremacy. &

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Sins II Video Blog: v1.4.2 "Faith and Fire" Update in Sins of a Solar Empire Sins2 Forums

Sins of a Solar Empire II: Faith & Fire Update – A New Era of Strategy Awaits! The cosmos of Sins of a Solar Empire II has just been shaken up with the arrival of the much-anticipated Faith & Fire Update, now live at version 1.42. This update is not just a simple patch; it’s a monumental shift that introduces a slew of exciting new features, balance changes, and gameplay mechanics that promise to keep players

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Sins II Video Blog: Advent Assimilation Protocol in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Unleashing the Advent: Strategies for Dominating in Sins of a Solar Empire II The Advent war machine has returned with a vengeance, catching both the Traders and their Vasari adversaries off guard and opening a new front in the ongoing intergalactic war. Unlike their rivals, the Advent employ a more subtle approach to conquest, utilizing psychological warfare, religious indoctrination, and powerfu

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Dev Journal #2 - A Preview of the v1.4 "Living Strategy" Update for Ara: History Untold in Ara: History Untold Dev Journals Stardock Forums

Hey everyone, It’s been about a month since we took on the responsibility of overseeing the design and production of this ambitious new historical 4X strategy game. Stardock has been making turn-based 4X strategy games since the 1990s and we have really loved the opportunity of working with our friends and colleagues at Oxide Games and Microsoft. For the first week, we dug deep into player feedback to identify the core areas of the game that needed meaningful improvement

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Sins II Video Blog: The Vasari War Doctrine in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Mastering the Vasari: A Tactical Guide to Sins of a Solar Empire II The Vasari are not just a faction; they are a relentless force of nature, honed by centuries of survival against an all-consuming nightmare. Their martial prowess is both terrifying and effective, blending asymmetric warfare tactics with advanced Phase Space technolo

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Video Blog: TEC Battle Tactics in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Mastering the TEC: Tactical Triumphs in Sins of a Solar Empire Get Sins II Now The Trader Emergency Coalition (TEC) has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a trading empire into a formidable military force. This shift has not only redefined their fleet composition

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Video Blog: Combat Mechanics in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Sins of a Solar Empire II: Mastering the Cosmos with Tactical Brilliance Welcome back, fellow space strategists! Today, we’re diving deep into the tactical depths of Sins of a Solar Empire II, a game that brilliantly revitalizes the 4X genre. If you've ever fantasized about founding a galactic empire, exploiting resources, and building an unstoppable fleet, then prepa

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Video Blog: The Comp-Stomp! Cooperative Play in Sins II in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

The Comp-Stomp! Cooperative Play in Sins of a Solar Empire II The Sins of a Solar Empire series has long been a beacon for strategy enthusiasts, drawing in a passionate community that thrives on the thrill of competitive multiplayer. Players engage in intense head-to-head battles and team matchups, all in a quest for galactic supremacy. However, while the competitive scene is undeniably exh

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Dev Journal #23: Combat Geometry Part One - Turrets in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Today we’re going to talk about combat geometry with our resident Sins designer, Conor Harris. The basic combat model of Sins of a Solar Empire II is held up on two primary pillars: The first is an obvious one - mathematical interactions between weapons and defenses. The second is the physics simulation - a more complex topic we will be discussing in detail today. The physics side of balance is most relevant to corvettes, strike craft and missiles, although it does

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Video Blog: v1.4 "Total Subjugation" Update in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

Total Subjugation Update – A New Era of Galactic Warfare The universe of Sins of a Solar Empire II has just received a monumental update with Version 1.4, Total Subjugation . This free update for all players introduces a wealth of new content, including ships, planets, and a refined combat system that elevates the tactical gameplay experience. Here's a breakdown of the key features that come with thi

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Behind the Scenes: The Process Behind "Paths to Power" in Sins Dev Journals Sins2 Forums

The Process Behind "Paths to Power" Having been a part of the Sins of a Solar Empire franchise for more than 15 years, I’ve often been asked how we make decisions on new features or DLC. Why did we choose to do Paths of Power versus something else? After all, there’s no shortage of ideas and requests from players, a

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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #97 - The Lost Generation in GalCiv IV Dev Journals GalCiv4 Forums

The Manti Cluster have a unique backstory in the Galactic Civilizations universe, with a generation of their spawn stolen from them by alien raiders. This horrifying event spurred the Manti into action, developing their own FTL travel and making the leap out into the stars to find their lost kin. <img class="undefined" src="https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images//44022615/3be657218f41830fdb5e69265e19a508bd0a0d36.jpg" width="593" height="334

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