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Welcome to Galactic Civilizations III!

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Welcome to Galactic Civilizations III!

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We’re far from finished with Galactic Civilizations III, but we are thrilled to start sharing what the team has been hard at work on. You’ll have to forgive us for being a little cryptic about gameplay specifics that are still in development yet, but we hope you find the trailer an acceptable peace offering.

The whole point of Galactic Civilizations III is to live up to what our fans are hoping for without screwing up the core gameplay that make the franchise one of the highest-rated strategy series in history. So we’re adding hexes, because they make better maps. We’re putting new stuff out on the map besides anomalies, because it adds depth to how you explore and colonize the galaxy. Diplomacy and non-violent paths to victory have always been key aspects of Galactic Civilizations, so we’re adding tons more cool stuff to diplomacy (both mechanically and on the AI side) and adding more ways to interact beyond pushing your influence bubble into enemy territory.

And, of course, Galactic Civilizations III has fully featured online multiplayer. Yes, we heard you on that one.

There’s a lot more to talk about in the coming months, but for now I invite you to enjoy the trailer, read up on the lore and the history of the franchise, and browse through the FAQ. Whether or not you join the Founder’s program, we hope you’ll come back for more as we continue to pull back the curtain on Galactic Civilizations III.

Adam Biessener
Stardock

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Reply #101 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I am pretty sure that StarDock will organize a "best ship design" competition or something later-on after the game's official launch, so We can all shine there with our own precious space-vessel and Us players will be the one to vote for the VERY BEST of the bests.

Or even better if they will let Us design some of the ship models for the game by letting Us create and vote on our ideas in Alpha status. Then they would reward the TOP 3 or 5 or so to implement them into the game for some of the races as their "signature ships". :borg: Now that would be Super Cool. B)

I'll see you & your design there buddy. ;)

Reply #102 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Why? Because, KocZhaZ, the ability to build those ships would be fun for me. And, that's all that matters!

 

Andrew

Star Control: Origins
Reply #103 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Well, it's your call Andrew, but I rather design my own imagination.

Reply #104 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Mah nips...I could cut diamonds with these bad boys right now...So bloody excited.

Reply #105 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Superb news!

Good luck Frogboy and team.

Supported and now a founder and looking forward to the Beta.

I loved the Twilight of the Arnor beta, it was so much fun. :)

 

Reply #106 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Wizaerd, reply 95

  4X strategy games usually have oodles and oodles of data and number crunching, 

 

This is a good thing.

 

 

Reply #107 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

So its 64bit and directx 11 with actual GPGPU (direct compute) for streamed processes? If this is true then what kind of processes are these?

Reply #108 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Ohoh3, reply 107

So its 64bit and directx 11 with actual GPGPU (direct compute) for streamed processes? If this is true then what kind of processes are these?

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/15/stardocks-galactic-civilizations-3-revealed

Brad mentioned it in this article

Reply #109 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting KocZkaZ, reply 101

I am pretty sure that StarDock will organize a "best ship design" competition or something later-on after the game's official launch

I'd not be surprised if during the beta, the best creations were used as showcase. Some people will do dragons, godzillas or trains long before we hit release!!! \o/

Reply #110 from Sins Forums Top

I will be remaking the Vasari ships if i can :)

Reply #111 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

About how long do we have to make a decision on whether to sign up for the Alpha Founder deal?

Reply #112 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting qrtxian, reply 111

About how long do we have to make a decision on whether to sign up for the Alpha Founder deal?

They will lets us know with some time in advance so it's a good idea to keep an eye on the website and/or the forums from time to time.

Reply #113 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Wintersong, reply 112


Quoting qrtxian, reply 111
About how long do we have to make a decision on whether to sign up for the Alpha Founder deal?

They will lets us know with some time in advance so it's a good idea to keep an eye on the website and/or the forums from time to time.

Plus I am certain that StarDock will send an other e-mail to all of us as a reminder if you haven't purchased any of the Founder Editions yet, before the opportunity will expire. Just make sure that you are subscribed for their newsletters.

Reply #114 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

You know, I've read the forums and looked at the site but I have to say I'm surprised that GalCiv III is being developed now. I was half-expecting to see something else being announced in its place.

Though I guess I should have known, what with Stardock turning 20 (happy belated birthday!) that an oldie would make a comeback. :)

Reply #115 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting MarvinKosh, reply 114

You know, I've read the forums and looked at the site but I have to say I'm surprised that GalCiv III is being developed now. I was half-expecting to see something else being announced in its place.

Though I guess I should have known, what with Stardock turning 20 (happy belated birthday!) that an oldie would make a comeback.

Stardock has another two announcements to make. Based on certain thread, one can try to guess some of the stuff but I remember one pic missing there rigt now that seems to belong to one of the other two iOS games they are making.

Reply #116 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Wintersong, reply 115
Stardock has another two announcements to make. Based on certain thread, one can try to guess some of the stuff but I remember one pic missing there rigt now that seems to belong to one of the other two iOS games they are making.

Well okay.  I guess we'll see what happens soon enough!

Reply #117 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Awesome news! 

 

Like Darkspire I've been playing Distant Worlds and hanging out for a good new 4X game with decent AI. 

 

... and multiplayer!

Reply #118 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Staxed, reply 73

Is it bad that I'm considering buying the Founder's Elite instead of eating lunch for the next two week?

 

decisions decisions

 

/soexcited

 

Good decision, my friend, I'm proud of you. I mean, if you take the decision I would have taken. A Karma given in advance.

Reply #119 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Spitfire, reply 63

Elite founder pack I hate being an early adopter and having to pay for content separately when later a "gold" edition comes out. Thanks for a new way of purchasing a game as an early adopter while not having to worry about future content!

Exactly!

 

Quoting Korwyn, reply 82

So how many of you still play GC II (any edition) on a regular basis?

I do :) .

Reply #120 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Rufus, reply 81

I'm a fan of this style of game, and always really happy to see the genre is still alive.  And this looks like it will be a wonderful example of the grand old 4X.

I'd be really looking forward to it -- EXCEPT

I run Linux and it looks like this game is being put together in about the most Linux-hostile (and generally portability-hostile) way you can (DirectX rather than OpenGL, for instance).  I suspect that not only will it obviously not have a Linux port, but Wine won't run it worth beans.  I never got GalCiv II to run on Wine to any useful effect.

Doesn't help that I have a 32-bit machine.  So, yeah, guess I won't be buying.  Pity, there aren't many games I'm interested in; everything's FPS and similar stuff these days.  I'm sure your reasons are excellent, but I thought I'd register the fact that there are tradeoffs and my not buying something that's useless to me is one of them.

So let me get this strait u can't afford $300 for a new computer I also would like to see a seperate linux friendly version. Save up and buy a cheap computer. Lets not mention there's always the pawn shop option, and u will probably have some nice options for christmass. U always can upgrade one part at a time.

Reply #121 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting jimtanker, reply 98

When I got to Afghanistan for my first tour I started a humongous map on GalCivII and played every night when I could.  That lasted me a while.

Who r u if u r touring

Reply #122 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I haven't stopped playing the reason why I never played the multiverse is that u have to schedule games, so I hope the multiplayer will be able to be done where u don't have to schedule in advance.

I like the hotseat game where u r playing multiple opponents on one computer

I play the game often

I would like to know if someone can help me get jpb here

I wouldn't mind u adding the vesari to the game.

Personally I would say don't rush the Alpha

Hope fully u don't have any broken Ai's that don't colonise or build planetary improvements or don't build morale structures. Also u need to have an Ai that can use its taxes.

I'm excited can't wait till it comes out. would like to help any way I can

Reply #123 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting michaelwhittaker, reply 121

Quoting jimtanker, reply 98
When I got to Afghanistan for my first tour I started a humongous map on GalCivII and played every night when I could.  That lasted me a while.

Who r u if u r touring

 

Um, the United States Army.  Never heard of that band before?

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Reply #124 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Didn't understand that u r talking about the Army earlier, so I thought that u might be famous.