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Sorry if this has been asked hundreds of times before but since Ireland seems to only have the regular edition og GalCiv2 is there a way to acess the collectors edition for it? I've seen the download but I understand that that requires a collectors edition code.
So is there a way to upgrade?
Thanks,
Az
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
AFAIK, the latest release patch (1.2) includes all of the digital collector's edition content. So all you miss out on is a tech tree poster (not very useful, since the tree is very linear and visible entirely from the start of the game).
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Actually I do have the tech tree poster. My box however is red and black and comes in a matching cardboard box the size of the case and is slightly foily/holographic. On no part of the box does it say Collectors Edition ???

Az
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hm. Well in that case, it sounds like you didn't miss anything at all. All you get for CE aside from the stuff in the box are some extra ship design pieces (included now in 1.2 I think) and a desktop theme (which you can find on the downloads page of this site).
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
So do I need to download the [ Galactic Civilizations II Desktop Enable Collectors Edition ] and the [Collectors Edition Content only] to use the stuff in the CE or do I just need the bonus pack and patch 1.2?

Az
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Do not get the bonus pack. That download is actually an old patch and will break your game if you install it after patching beyond that point.

Simply install 1.2, and if you don't get some new ship jewelry ("Structure" Pieces) in the ship desginer that are marked as collector's edition parts, then get either of those Collector's Edition downloads (depending on whether you want the desktop theme or not).
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks. Sooo

1. And if I don't have the collectors edition pieces I download either the 'Collectors edition only' or the 'Desktop Enable Collectors edition' which is the exact same but includes a desktop theme.
2. And the Bonus Pack material is included in the .2 patch.
3. And the previous patches all come with .2 as well.

Is this all making sense? Just to be sure.

Az
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Sorry for the double post. Topic seems to be doing something strange.

But wouldn't I need a CE Serial Key to access the content on either of the CE DLs?

Az
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I believe the reuirement of a CE key has been removed. If it weren't you wouldn't even be able to see the page they are on. It was probably due to the ovewhelming popularity of ship design, and most downloadable designs using those special CE pieces.

Your analysis in reply #6 is correct.