Metaverse Questions

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I'm new to this just having gotten the Gold edition. I'm wondeting about the Metaverse, specifically what it meant when it asked me for an Empire and Characters. Di i need top join a group or create one? ANd by characters does it mean that i can play as a different one each time i play a metaverse game? how does my "character" differ from my nick name on here?

Another question, how is a Metaverse game different from a regular game i play besides it being posibly recored on the site?

And how do i get my little picture to appear next to my name?

Thanks for yor time.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
1. From the site>

The Galactic Metaverse is the place to be! Compare your high scores with your friends, enemies and the rest of the galactic scum to see who is the the best player. Join forces with your friends by creating a Galactic Empire that cannot be beaten. Now what are you waiting for, go play Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords and submit your scores!

That should answer what the MV is

2. You do not need to create an empire as there are already lots out there and it may be easier to join a group who are like-minded. However you can create one if you wish. To join one of the empires just look through them in the Metaverse section and then click 'Join empire' if you see one you like.

3. You can have up to 3 characters under your username . To create a character click on the Metaverse link on the left of the forums. Then click the 'account' link that appears, followed by 'edit my characters' Now you can create a character to play as in MV games. PS remember to click the hard to see 'default' button to get your medals etc in your posts.

4. When you start a MV game you get the choice of which of your characters to play with. One score per character, not combined!

5. Your character name in MV games is only really there for you to have some fun with.

6. MV games differ by only allowing the player to play with the basic game and not use mods or modded files in the game.

7. To get an avatar next to your name just click the 'My account' link at the top of the forums. Then 'update images' and enter an image under 'personal icon'

Hope that helps




Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Oh BTW the first post here in the forums never shows your avatar
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
this looks like a good place for this question

if your game is flagged as a cheat does that mean that the win/lose will or will not be added

i know that the points are lost
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
this looks like a good place for this question

if your game is flagged as a cheat does that mean that the win/lose will or will not be added

i know that the points are lost


Pretty much. It will show up as in your "Games Played" stat and on your game list, but they won't be credited as a win or a lose.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Ok thanks for the answers, but now i have another question: WHY whould i want to join an empire and what do you mean "one that i will like"? Like do i have to belong to a group to play and post scores?

Also whats the advantages of having 3 characters? So i can post 3 different scores? if i replay with a character will i have to overwrite the previous score instaed of saving both?

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
no to all