I wonder what DX12 means for a game like Galciv3.

I tend to associate DX12 with better graphics, but it may just be me, I don't really know.

Would using DX12 means having more processing power available for a better AI because it spends less time rendering graphics and the CPU is more available for other tasks?

One of the complaints against GCII was that is was too sterile. There is tons of Gal Civ lore, but it just doesn't come across in the gameplay. These campaigns give Stardock an opportunites to make races more than just a collection of bonuses and minuses and a few unique buildings. Yeah, 99% of the time I will play sandbox. I played the original and Snathi campaigns each once and will probably never play them again, but having played them, I bring some of the flavor with me into the sandbox and have a better understanding of the races that appeared in the campaigns. Is it worth the dev time? I have no idea, but it does add something nice to the game.

I care about the campaign, it's usually the first thing I play on any game whenever there is one.  I'd like an expansion on the campaign, personally, but I realize I must be in the minority and I don't want to pay 50$ for such a DLC.

I always play the campaign first

Wasn't that an early complaint about Sins, not having a campaign? I like to play them first.

One of my only bad thoughts about the game is that there should be more campaign. 'People' will vary in what game mode they enjoy most. Of course I realise people are getting SUPER angsty about that one comment but come on, they're custom levels packed with interactivity and lore, that just rules.

Anyway, good interview and I really wonder what GC3 will look and feel like in a while...