OT: Galatcic Civilizations (GalCiv)

solops · #1 March 31st, 2003, 04:52 PM

I have really enjoyed this game. No crashes and the beginner AI has beaten me three games in a row. However, in game 4 I have solved the money problem and have spread like the plague. Victory #1 perhaps? The interface has a few rough spots and there are a lot of things that are unexplained, but it is very intuitive and I have had little problem coping. There are also a few information and management features that should be added. Researching for cash is the key, along with not building things you really cannot afford yet.

I do regret the lack of tactical combat or custom ship design, but things seem to work out. R&D makes sure that stock BBs, CA, etc are not all created equal.

[ March 31, 2003, 14:55: Message edited by: solops ]

Atrocities · #2 April 2nd, 2003, 12:55 AM

There is a current patch out. It comes with the Bonus pack. Addresses a few of the crash issues.

The one thing that changes that I have not been able to figure out is the UI. It changes, and I for one have no clue as to why. Overall, the game is rather fun. I am in my fourth game now and for the most part was winning it. Now I am at war with the Yor and they are taking my worlds over covertly. Most frustrating.

Askan Nightbringer · #3 April 2nd, 2003, 09:27 AM

There are different UIs for evil ,neutral and good empires. If the UI has gone red its means you've been a bit nasty

Askan

MythicalMino · #4 April 2nd, 2003, 04:08 PM

I really like this game (GalCiv)....I have actually chatted with the Devs (even the main dev) for a bit yesterday afternoon....They are so far constantly updating it....posting on the forums about what ppl would like to see in the game. I have personally never seen this type of support for a pc game...ever.

My only "complaint" is the combat...i don't mind that combat is not tactical...that doesn't bother me. I just wish it would slow down just a bit so i can actually see how my ships are doing against the enemy ships.

I did win my first game Last nite...an Alliance victory. I was only about 6 months away from a cultural victory...I was able to ally with the Altarians, then got dragged into several wars to protect my alliance.

I played one game on Sub-Normal AI, and got totally bLasted in less than 2 hours. Today, going to start a game using SubNormal AI again (Last nite's was Beginner AI)....

All in all, i really like this one. The Tech tree is good...the overall strategy is good....the diplomacy is good....

Atrocities · #5 April 3rd, 2003, 01:29 AM

Thanks Askan

Fyron · #6 April 3rd, 2003, 01:37 AM

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I rate the game a little lower than MOO3.

Is that even possible? Doesn't MOO3 have a 0 rating? That would make GalCiv have a negative rating...

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They are so far constantly updating it....posting on the forums about what ppl would like to see in the game. I have personally never seen this type of support for a pc game...ever.

Guess you haven't seen SE4 then...

[ April 02, 2003, 23:42: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]

Wardad · #7 April 8th, 2003, 09:27 PM

GalCiv should arrive at my door in a few days.
Any game play advice?