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Reply to Neutrality Bug? in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Yup! In DA it has been changed. It was decided that immediately making all tiles available was to powerful.

Reply to Monkey see, mokey do? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

That is possible, but doubtful considering how deep in my territory they were. An upgrade where they were at would take an awful long time... Don't worry Drakon, they were "dealt with"

Reply to Monkey see, mokey do? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I believe there a bill that gets passed that will give freighters a basic armament. If I remember correctly.

Reply to Monkey see, mokey do? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Ok, there isnt anyone who knows the AI code better than you do... But could you explain what is going on then? This is an entire fleet. Upon closer inspection, I can see they aren't cargo hulls (I spend most of my time zoomed way out) But that still doesn't explain their hit points... <im

Reply to Alliances in DA in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

You mean I can get a diplomatic victory again? ~Gasp~ Glee!

Monkey see, mokey do? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Ok, this may be a question for Brad, but maybe someone else knows. How much do the AI's design their own ships and how much do they just copy from the player? I ask because the other night I was in a pinch militarily and started using cargo hulls loaded with a ton of guns. They were used as disposable ships and relied on superior numbers. Additionally, they were fast a cheap to build! Anyways, a while later I find the Terrans have done the same thing, using cargo hulls and loading them

Reply to Dreadnoughts get 16 moves ? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Haha, yeah it looks like Stardock is putting a speed tax on us poor rocket jockeys! Yup check to make sure you're placing additional engines on the hull. Size isn't constrictive when it comes to the speed of a ship. Theres no reason massive hull can go as fast as a tiny in this game... Actually it should be faster considering the additional room the larger hulls have.

Reply to How do I prevent defection in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Agreed! Over population, high taxes, and foreign influence are all factors on if a colony will culture flip. Its much easier to keep a planet happy then it is to try and "re-convert" them. If its high population, try building some moral structures... Others have some more through break downs but a good rule of thumb is one moral building for every farm. High taxes? Thats easy... Lower taxes! Foreign troubles, usually moral star bases and a combination of the previous t

Reply to Just some thoughts... in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

This was a topic debated and discussed rather hotly a while back... Let me see if I cant give you guys the quick and dirty conclusion we got from the Devs: The game has been specifically designed to do just that! When an AI is on the ropes, it is designed to surrender. This is actually a feature so that players don't get bored with the mop up phase during a war once an enemy is beaten and all that is left is to collect planets. When the AI surrenders it looks at a few different things:

Reply to I think i'm doomed in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

Never give up! Never surrender! Honestly, the situation is grim. But if it were me I would let the galaxy forever remember the (insert your race name here) If its possible, scale back the amount of spending you are doing. Go for small interceptors to target their transports (suicide runs if needs be) if you can manage to retake a few of the dread lord captured worlds then you may be able to pick up some advanced tech. No guarantees my friend, but it ain't over till its over in my book!

Reply to XBOX 360: History Channel Civil War - A Nation Divided in XBOX GalCiv2 Forums

Honestly, do I think you are representing some one else in these reviews... Maybe. With all that has gone on lately with companies getting involved in viral or guerrilla style advertising its hard not to think it. Now that being said, I don't see what your doing as a problem. As long as people are aware that you may be representing some one else then I think what you are doing is just fine. You write well, take a logical approach to your reviews, and can be entertaining. While I don't a

Reply to I pre-ordered DA but I can't download beta. in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Congrats on pre-ordering a great game though!

Reply to Independent Corporations and Smuggler Groups in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Haha minor races are lacking? If you ever want to have some fun, give a minor race two or three worlds... They go nuts! It was explained a while back that a minor race wont really expand on its own. But something about them gaining additional worlds overrides something in the code and they start going for blood! If I ever want to mess with an AI I give the minor race closest to them some planets and cash and get them to declare war on the major... Entertainment at its best!

Reply to Possible New User in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

There have been many graphical mods, most with some sort of theme (star wars for example) for the most part not a lot of higher density graphical improvements. Most people haven't griped about interface... not enough to feel the need to go and mod it at least.

Reply to Ai issue with 1 tile planets in Beta Reports GalCiv2 Forums

only one tile? wow what class is that? Not sure Ive ever seen one of those, Ive only had 2-3 tile planets.

Reply to Increase in freighter speed = Increase in income ?? in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Deth is correct. The amount a trade route is worth and the speed of the freighter moving along that route is fixed. When you increase the speed of a freighter all you are effecting is the speed at which it will go when setting the route up.

Reply to Which should win out of the following ships... in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Not to mention that a non-similar type of defense still has an effect. Granted it is only the square root of its value. I agree with lucky, your ships were way underpowered in terms of weaponry.

Reply to Enemy tecnology Tree in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Yeah its kind of pity, that huge list doesn't help me much... It would be nice to be able to see a condensed version of the tech tree. Usually I just look at what I have tech wise and they don't or vice versa. Its not really an absolute system more llike who's farther the who.

Reply to IGN Previews Dark Avatar in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Not a bad little article, not much opinion, just facts... Let the good press begin!

Reply to The trade dillema in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

Basically trading in this game is a device. Of course it doesn't work exactly like it does in the real world, but last time I checked, I didn't see many Drengin bagging my groceries either. Historically you are right that trade has been about raw materials, but remember that trade was only a portion of merchantilism. The entire purpose of trade was to increase strength of ones economy. In this game, trade serves the same function: strengthen economies. Since many people find the economy sliders

Reply to GalCiv 2 2006 Awards Round-Up in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Congrats to all of you at Stardock! Everyone there has put in a lot of effort in every stage of this games life, you all deserve the high praise you have recieved. Keep up the great work!

Reply to Code-named Zephyr... Microsoft Xbox 360 v2 in XBOX GalCiv2 Forums

Ouch, pwned by the kryo stick... Yeah I've heard rumors, but haven't actually seen any myself. Still, I highly doubt the PS3 will fade away, I doubt any of the big three will. Ofourse we all know that the Gizmondo will finally hit its stride and be the end all of gaming

Reply to Alpha Centauri? in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

Do I? No, not really. Sure both were TBS, but I see a lot more in common with the MOO series. SMAC was a great game, but to me at least it felt fairly different.

Reply to Code-named Zephyr... Microsoft Xbox 360 v2 in XBOX GalCiv2 Forums

Predicting the future now Feud? I'm going to have to disagree with you. Its true that PS3s are overpriced and that they appear few and far between... But thats because people are buying them! Now I'm not going to be a fanboy to anyone but lets face a few facts: Sony is refusing to stop fighting console wars, they may not win but they aren't quiting either. The PS# has been a major investment to them and they will most likely keeping putting them out there. Next, does anyone tru

Reply to Questions on some Super Projects in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

In addition, a world with the police center can not be culturally flipped... Kinda handy if you have a world deep in another's influence area.