Galciv

This game rocks!! I hope people start to pick up on this. It is superior to MoO3 in every way!

This is one game where the buzz was definitely true.

Ashoka
 
Looks good - downloading it now.
 
The game looks great but the developers seem to have A.R.D.S. (Australian Release Date Syndrome), which causes game develpers to forget Australia exists until about a year after American release date.
 
Originally posted by Elden
The game looks great but the developers seem to have A.R.D.S. (Australian Release Date Syndrome), which causes game develpers to forget Australia exists until about a year after American release date.

Is it not avilable for download in Australia, Elden? I know that the distribution in the States is still a little slow, so I just downloaded my copy. Not knowing enough about copyright and distribution - - I assumed everyone anywere could download it - but thwt might not be the case.

Good luck - it's a cool civ-like space game.

Ashoka
 
Originally posted by Ashoka


Is it not avilable for download in Australia, Elden? I know that the distribution in the States is still a little slow, so I just downloaded my copy. Not knowing enough about copyright and distribution - - I assumed everyone anywere could download it - but thwt might not be the case.

Good luck - it's a cool civ-like space game.

Ashoka

You can download in Australia, but you must give your credit card number over the internet. Theres no way I can do that even if this is the best game ever.
 
Originally posted by GenghisK
This is a game from Stardock, a company that's more specialised in Windows skinning programs (windowblinds, objectbar, etc...)
:)
I have tried it, nice though.
Ah, but Stardock started off by making games and skinning programms for OS/2 so they have been making games for many years now. ;)

@Elden: Giving your credit card out over the internet is plenty secure now-a-days. Check to make sure your browser has the little lock symbol on it and you can show with confidence that you are almost 100% protect. Also, checkwith your credit card company and find out what liability there is for shopping on line - check cards (also called debit cards that have Visa/Master Card capabilities) are not reccomened for use, but I use mine frequently . *crosses fingers*
 
Originally posted by munzy
@Elden: Giving your credit card out over the internet is plenty secure now-a-days.

But I can't convince my parents (I'm only 18, well in two days I will be)
 
Elden, do you have a bank account?
You can likely get a Visa / MC debit card that will do nicely.

Good luck and happy birthday - mines April 9 as well!
 
Originally posted by Oddible
Elden, do you have a bank account?
You can likely get a Visa / MC debit card that will do nicely.

Good luck and happy birthday - mines April 9 as well!

Don't have my own card - would have to use theres (No Way they'd let me)

Happy Birthday for you also! :bday:
 
Is there a demo?

Also...maybe a silly question, but how easy is this game to minimize and maximize in Windows? Reason I ask is I want something I can play at work and can hide quickly if someone comes in my office.
 
Easy to min and max? I wouldn't play it in the office if you have to worry about being caught. Sometimes it can take a few seconds to minimize.

Awesome game though. I am definately going to buy this one.
 
Way easier on the Min/Max than CivIII. I usually keep my desktop at 1280x1024 and when Civ Starts it of course changes my desktop to 800x600 (or maybe even 640x480???) so when I alt-tab, it then leaves me looking at this giant version of my desktop. GalCiv Alt-Tabs into my normal desktop resolution. I also think you can window it - but haven't tried yet (reason I say this is that I saw it windows once on my screen, but I don't know how it got like that).

BTW, don't play at work - there are too many people out there looking for jobs right now, if you get caught it would be too easy to find a replacement. Sacrifice sleep, not work or family.
 
@ Oddible: I know when you start the game from the desktop icon it brings up a windowed flash screen and then you click Start Game and it goes full screen. If I could run this game windowed I would be in heaven!

BTW: I purchased the retail game from GameStop for 39.99 with free shipping. Should be here any day now!
 
Originally posted by munzy
@ Oddible: I know when you start the game from the desktop icon it brings up a windowed flash screen and then you click Start Game and it goes full screen. If I could run this game windowed I would be in heaven!

BTW: I purchased the retail game from GameStop for 39.99 with free shipping. Should be here any day now!

Stardock has a non-supported Windowed mod of this game. It is available via the download utility you get with the game to use for updates and obtaining free goodies!

Ashoka
 
Ah...thanks. I need to wait for my legal copy to get to me before I can get it then...thanks again! :)
 
GalCiv really rocks! Picked it up today and after finishing a whole game on a tiny map, I can say it is a pretty good competition for Civ. The thing I like most about it is the awesome AI and the great diplomacy system, probably the only two things Civ is short of. It's also a lot easier on the 'alt-tab' than Civ3, but nothing close to Civ2, which is the ultimate "Play at work" game. :)

Anyway, get this game, it has the features that Civ is missing, I wish there could be a combination of the two or something... :p
 
Galciv definately rocks!

I've been playing now for about a week now and am very impressed by the AI. The game models the grand view of things pretty well. Even though it's design is more macroscopic than microscopic there are plenty of things to consider to keep an emperor busy!

One thing that many 4x space players might miss is ship design. You are limited to using ships that are "unlocked" when you discover certain techs. It's not that bad really when you consider that the game is meant to be concerned only with the big picture and not all the nitty gritty details like ship design. A leader of a space civilization has other things to worry about. If you treat the game like that you'll love it.
 
hmm, i seem to be having problems with downloading the patch for some reason... :o
Can anyone be bothered with sending it to me please? I would be very grateful.

thanks a lot!
 
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