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Reply to Custom vs Pre-made sovs in War of Magic Stardock Forums

[quote who="Spyndel" reply="8" id="2738144"] The better question is why on earth would you use a pre made Sov if they *didn't* have some merit over custom sovs? [/quote] I wouldn't pick the premades period. I'm not a fan of playing someone I didn't create when the option to create is available. If someone thinks that a character is super neat they will play it regardless of its stats. This was a repeated observation in high school, carried through magi

Reply to Magic just feels so UNmagical in War of Magic Stardock Forums

[quote who="lordkosc" reply="24" id="2739658"] Magic doesn't feel powerful. I'd rather see magic do massive damage at much greater cost... with some decent particles, please fireballs make it look like my casters are throwing sparklers. You can catch on fire from a sparkler! [/quote] I've done it :/ Plus I don't really want them investing in graphics unless they have the funds to do it without hurting there development team. Graphics,

Reply to PCGamer warning in War of Magic Stardock Forums

[quote who="VR_IronMana" reply="14" id="2730543"]So if the game is this screwed up - why didn't I have ANY of these problems mentioned in the review? How can a game crash "every 10 minutes" for one person but then play for 3 hours and 100 turns without crashing for me? Tactical battles work just 1 time in 5? Not for me - I've yet to fail loading/playing out a tactical battle. I don't think I'm super lucky or anything so what's going on? And, yes, this was the

Reply to Buying the Book == Bonus Stuff? in Stardock Games Stardock Forums

[quote who="JeslekNY" reply="1" id="2735846"]Make sure you get the physical book. Those of us who purchased the Kindle edition seem to be out of luck... [/quote] I always buy physical books :). I'm an old fogey when it comes to book, if I don't smell the book and see the pages I've conquered I just can't do it.

Buying the Book == Bonus Stuff? in Stardock Games Stardock Forums

I noticed in the Day 0 Patch notes you folks said that we can get something for buying the Elemental Book? Well me being a sucker for Stardock stuff I just bought it and it'll be to my place on Friday! So I'm wondering, how will we show you we bought it to get these possible super secret goodies ;). https://forums.elementalgame.com/392088 - "The book, Elemental: Destiny’s Embers is available at most bookstores no

Reply to Stardock what in the heck is this? What happend to your Bill of Rights? in Stardock Games Stardock Forums

[quote who="Zubaz" reply="15" id="1989702"] On a side note, I think the Bigger issue is the fact that a week has gone by without an offical response to an Angry (justified or not) Customer.If a customer wants an official respons they should go through official channels and not a community forum. You can email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] [/quote] I have to agree with Zubaz. While DRM is by and far the biggest dick mov

Reply to Not to be rude, but... in Everything Else Stardock Forums

[quote who="psychoak" reply="2" id="2160824"]The joys of multiplayer centric game launches... I don't think I've ever heard of one going off without a hitch.[/quote] Never have and never will. Unfortunately dealing primarily in multiplayer is a pretty bad way to design a game, since at least the AI doesn't actively search for ways to abuse the game :P. That's why I liked Gal Civ II, they went out of their way to build an amazingly entertaining AI then

The Digital Sea: Piracy in Everything Else Stardock Forums

Original Copy: http://www.islesofscion.net/2009/04/23/the-digital-sea-piracy/ I was thinking recently about the entire debate over the legitimacy of piracy of digital media. As the cogs were turning I was reminded of a famous quote that anyone familiar with the Civilization video game series or just human history in general should be familiar with. Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it. <a href="http://www.quotationspage.com/

Reply to Refund for Walmart purchase? in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="Phazon88" reply="5" id="2161417"]Should also be aware that you won't get a refund for Stardock unless its for an unsolvable technical issue on your end. You can't get a refund just because you don't like the game.[/quote] And people wonder why Piracy is so rampant. Hard to justify a market that gives you no honest way to verify quality without taking a direct hit financially. Especially since it's been a decade since Demo's wer

Reply to I pirated Demigod in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="Zubaz" reply="4" id="2142571"]We would rather you wait for the demo if you want to try it. Many of those who pirate are not trying the game, they are stealing it. And yes, some of those folks would have never bought the game at all. And we are not "DRM-Free". We are don't get in the way of legit customers. There is a difference.[/quote] So wait you don't want me to pirate it to try it because others are stealing it. That makes about as mu

Reply to This might sound as Cliche as the "Demigod Dying" posts but...I like it. in Demigod Demigod Forums

[quote who="JKnuckle88" reply="1" id="2154220"]I too generally dislike RTS MP games... As I can not micro/macro/APM/whatever as fast as most of them, nor can I remember every single unit/building/ability hotkey, etc. Which is why I like this game, and I do fairly well on Pantheon. [/quote] Yeah I hated DoW II for its simplifications but I think this one did it well. [quote who="Blitz64" reply="2" id="2154224"]This game rocks![/quote]

This might sound as Cliche as the "Demigod Dying" posts but...I like it. in Demigod Demigod Forums

I know it sounds Cliche or something but I like it. The corny voice overs that say SMITER and the various other one liners are a hoot. Takes me back to Mortal Kombat 2 days. I love how they made the Rook a huge stone fella yet he has an odd cuddly quality that really makes me wish they'd make him a plushie (I'd buy 2). I like the item system, its catchy. It would be super neat if we could make our own items for single player with certain restrictions but there i

Reply to Demigod will die? in Demigod Demigod Forums

So I take it I'm the only person who actually likes the game? :P If nothing else, Rook is absolutely adorable, he was well worth the 23.99 I paid for the game. I would have paid more even but I couldn't pass up the uber awesome deal on Amazon (one of those seller people was selling it for half off because the wrapping was slit or some nonsense, it works perfect and the key is legit :D). At any rate, perhaps a little less doom and gloom. I treat al

Reply to Is there a plan to let consumers design maps? in Demigod Stardock Forums

[quote who="XSive_Death" reply="4" id="2146782"]Comminuty is what makes or breaks a game, modding is a -very- large part of that community. For any sort of longevity i think they would need too. EDIT: The only problem is going to be the auto-matching/panth/custom games issue. Trying to ensure everyone has everything could be a nightmare. [/quote] Simple case of checking a cache of available maps. I doubt a quick scan of a text file would slowdown joining.

Reply to Rook Plushies! in Demigod Stardock Forums

[quote who="ReDFVR" reply="2" id="2146781"]I dont know about plushies, but I think the Collectors Edition of Demigod comes with the Rook miniature. I wish I had gotten the Collectors Edition. That being said though, the Rook is an awesome character. I love his character design, without a doubt one of the coolest looking game characters out there. Its why hes on the box cover of the game. Matter of fact, my wallpaper is a Demigod wallpaper featuring the Rook. If I were any good at a

Reply to Gamespot Reviews in Demigod Stardock Forums

When did Gamespot become relevant again? I thought globally everyone stopped caring what they had to say a year ago or so. [quote who="Frogboy" reply="11" id="2144247"]I can say with certainty that there's nothing nefarious about Gamespot's review. Gamespot is an honest game site in my experience. My objection is that a transient issue was allowed to affect the review. In my opinion, the review should first determine whether an issue is transient or not.

Rook Plushies! in Demigod Stardock Forums

I'm absolutely in love with the cuddle wuddly that is the Rook. Is there any chance in the future that we might see plushies of him :D. He has to be the most adorable murderous moving castle that I've ever seen.

Reply to Demigod Day 2 Update! in Demigod Journals Stardock Forums

This game is so dang addictive. I know he is slow but I LOVE watching rook crush things :D. "TASTE MY DOOM HAMMER!"

Reply to Can we please NOT show our master impulse login names as our SN in game? in Demigod Stardock Forums

[quote who="GreenReaper" reply="5" id="2140581"]There is no security through obscurity. Choose a good password and use it carefully. [/quote] You'd make a terrible Politician. Since the entire idea in politics is to secure your position by obscuring your position :).

Reply to Science and God (One and the same?) in Everything Else Stardock Forums

[quote who="b0rsuk" reply="12" id="2135453"] Reduced 62% Original 894 x 700 In general, it's much harder to prove that something doesn't exist than to prove than it exists. I say Invisible Pink Unicorn exists. How do you disprove that ? Furthermore, I can quote two proofs: Invisible Pink Unicorns are beings of great spiritual power. We know this because they are capable of being invisible and pink

Reply to Windows 7 Editions Revealed in Personal Computing Stardock Forums

[quote who="starkers" reply="25" id="2085598"] I'd also like a Gamer Edition with special security features to prevent SuckoROM from installing. Also a Mobile Edition. Comes with a Wireless LAN Cable. Personally, I will be going for the Barack Obama Edition... when a 'fatal error' message comes up and I type in: "Can we fix this?", it will reply: "Yes WE Can" I had thought about the Win 7 Bankers Edition... but then I learned all the gratuitous bon

Reply to The Internet Mega-Bias in Internet Stardock Forums

[quote who="Jafo" reply="8" id="2084264"] Isn't it interesting that you'd say that calling her ugly is ignorant. What are your feelings on calling her beautiful? Seems kind of short sighted if only one of those bothers you Both are opinions....but only one 'usually' will result in some form of slap...from someone or other. I'm sure there'll be a rare creature who is loathe to be referred to as 'beautiful'. We apply rules [here

Reply to Questions in Galactic Civilizations II Stardock Forums

[quote who="Charles Walbeck" reply="11" id="2087277"]Played the original GC, now have GC II Ultimate. Does it need patching or an update? Bought it right out of the store, installed it and went to click the update button and it seems like I am getting the run around from impulse to stardock site. Any input would be greatly appreciated. [/quote] Ultimate is fully updated :D

Reply to The Internet Mega-Bias in Internet Stardock Forums

[quote who="Fuzzy Logic" reply="4" id="2080922"] So think of it like that. The person who just walked into your conversation see’s their Wonder Woman being called ugly. They will battle you because they feel there can be absolutely nothing wrong with Wonder Woman. Likewise if you manage to help them see the light most of the time it’s not for the better. Anyone who is that infatuated with Wonder Woman will not do something positive enough with their newfound information to of

Reply to Size of GC2 Ultimate edition Download in Galactic Civilizations II Stardock Forums

[quote who="highlander" reply="4" id="2066405"]Impulse is showing it at 2.0 GB, not installed. [/quote] I was wrong anywho :). It's 1.76 instead of 1.67 on the guestimator :). The Literal size on disk is 2 gigs on the dot (1.98 if you count just size)