GalCiv E3 Status

Some of the team will be at E3 this week so there won't be any new builds while we're gone.

Version 1.04 is available as a beta but you have to have Drengin.net (see www.drengin.net for details on Drengin). When we get back, we'll put the finishing touches on 1.04 and then start working towards the beta of 1.1 which is the "version" for the GalCiv: Expanded Universe expansion pack. We expect that version to be in beta for much of the summer.

We also will be announcing the expansion pack and showing some "Stuff" to potential publishers such as this http://www.stardock.com/products/elemental/elemental.jpg

We'll also be talking about The Political Machine, a new game we're working. It's a strategy game. It's smaller in scope than GalCiv, but if you're a political junkie, you'll love it. This will show up on Drengin.net this Fall.

Anyway, don't burn down the place while we're gone okay? ;)
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Reply #1 Top
burn the place? HERE? why would any galciv burn THIS place down??

anways, i cant wait till that screenshot becomes reality, looks REALLY great :)
Reply #2 Top
I would just like to say how refreshing it is to have such intense tech support and constant updates for Galact Civ. I have bought so many games where support or updates where non-existent. --Westwood-- (:(

It is like you guys made the game so you could play it, and then thought, hey, we could sell this thing
:d

Kudos to you!!!
:D

~SDC~
Reply #3 Top
"Stuff" ?

Ya right. ;)

Elrikk

~SDC~
Reply #5 Top
GalCiv goes fantasy? Remember what happened to Total Annihilation...

Just being the Prophet o' Doom...beware the ides of sequel...but...publish the game anyway! Now!

~SDC~
Reply #6 Top
so, if i am understanding this correctly....

1.04 will be the last "update" (for non-Drengin.net ppl) until the expansion?

Not upset or anything by it...just making sure i understand...hey, that is cool...that means i can play the game and actually practice using a "final" version...really, most any other pc game would have reached final version a month ago...

Reply #7 Top
MOM MOM MOM MOM

oh, YES.

/me get in line outside EB to buy Elemental. Frogboy, hurry UP!

Astro
Reply #8 Top
Or get a drengin.net subscription and get it for "free" when it comes out. ;)
Reply #9 Top
I assume that the 1.04 is not online yet? I still see 1.03a at the drengin.net area. Maybe I read that message wrong and this one is for the beta testers only? Thanks and have fun at the E3.

~SDC~
Reply #10 Top
eeer, whoops. I *do* have a GreenMonkeyBoyz.net sub. I just was confounded by the MOMness of that title and started thinking "traditional channels" again :)

Astro
Reply #11 Top
1.04 is still Drengin only... I broke down and bought the upgrade (don't tell my wife!)

The temptation to get at the betas was way too much to bear and elemental looks and sounds great (Master of Magic was always a personal fav ;))

If you want to upgrade go here:
http://www.galciv.com/update.asp

Cost is $30.00 but you'll get all of this:

* Access to GalCiv betas! :d

* 4 More games: Stellar Frontiers, Corporate Machine, Lightweight Ninja, and B.U.G.S.

* 2 New Games on the Horizon: Political Machine and Elemental (woot!)

* and 18 months of Stardock goodness... sweeet LOL
Reply #12 Top
Oh yesssss....... Well, I'm now glad I upgraded my account to drengin.net!

MOM (OK, I know it's not a MOM sequel, but if it's turn based.....)has got to be my most played game ever! I take it that the screenshot is for what you call elemental? Any more info,as this is news to me!? :d
Reply #13 Top
I didn't see where I can UPGRADE my subscription...Only purchase a new one for $69.99. =-(

~SDC~
Reply #16 Top
You sure 1.04 Beta is available? Still only can see 1.03A
Reply #17 Top
Shakaar,

As has been said, you need a drengin.net account to see the beta. You also then need to change your view settings to see beta and pre-release software.

If you don't have drengin.net, you'll never see the beta's.
Reply #19 Top
There will be more free updates after the free expansion pack too. Just that 1.04 will be the last update before the expansion (1.1).
Reply #20 Top
MOM is my favorite game of all time (MOO1 is #2)! If you publish something like Master of Magic, I WILL buy it. The combo of a civilization game with many spells and types available to modify anything and everything is irresistible, if that is your intention with "elemental."

...ecstatic with joy... LOL :D :d
Reply #21 Top
I noticed the pie chart picture on your expansion pack
jpg had 6 slices? A purple slice.

Is this going to be another major race? or the cumultive
slice of the minor races?

-Douglas :)
Reply #22 Top
More goodies from the x pack -

* Take obsolete ships out of the planetary build screens (and military que?):
http://www.galciv.com/xuniverse/ExpUniverse_ss01.jpg

* The Death Knight (kewlll ;) ):
http://www.galciv.com/xuniverse/ExpUniverse_ss04.jpg

These came from here:
http://www.galciv.com/xuniverse/
(galciv.com/xuniverse)

Awesome! :D
Reply #23 Top
bonscott,

Thanks m8. Didn't know i have to change my view settings :p

Reply #24 Top
Frogboy

Thank you so much for this wonderful game!
I also read your E3 article with great interest.
I was pleasantly surprised that you are interested in almost all genre of pc gaming (as I do)
I am now busy advertising (?) this game in many gaming forum ;)
Wonderful support but above all fantastic game


Bostonrpgmania
Seoul, South Korea :) LOL
Reply #25 Top
Let me know when you guys make Elemental available as a beta (alpha!) on Drengin.net. I'll buy as subscription to Drengin.net THAT DAY to help you guys out testing it! SERIOUSLY! Master of Magic is the all time best TBS game, ever, in my opinion.

What is the green twisting thing on the Death Knight screen shot? A PQ resource? Humm...