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Beta 4 schedule

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Beta 4 schedule

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Thursday October 27th is when we plan to release Beta 4.

It will be available to all users who pre-ordered the game.  Beta 4 will be the official start of the main beta stage of the game.  That is, when the game is starting to come together.  Major new features can't be added at that stage but tons of playability features can still be added. And often, what makes a good game great are little touches.

Beta 4 is going to have the diplomacy in it. It will also have the fleets and fleet battles and hopefully the full starbase implementations in them.  There will hopefully be a few custom maps in it as well as a couple of custom scenarios.

There will be regular updates to Beta 4 going into Christmas.  Users who are particularly helpful will be given access to private beta and content that we especially need constructive feedback on.

The campaign, "Dread Lords", won't be in the public beta since the surprise ending is a major issue we don't want to spoil.

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Reply #26 from Stardock Forums Top
FROGBOY SAID STARDOCK WAS NOT GONNA MAKE A EDITOR FOR THE BASE GAME OK? get used to it
Reply #27 from Stardock Forums Top
The screenshots look really good. I'm tempted to join the beta.
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Reply #28 from Stardock Forums Top
The screenshots look really good. I'm tempted to join the beta.


Just remember its a beta and not a finished game if you're looking for something to just play.
Reply #29 from Stardock Forums Top
I want the map editor to create a big map of the Milky Way, as a change from random clumps of stars.
Reply #30 from Stardock Forums Top
You won't be able to make maps but there will be custom maps included with more released after the game is released.
Reply #31 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please make sure the "turn" bug button is FIXED... ....sorry, I couldn't resist! Anyway, you guys are making great progress, and GalCiv II has a clear lead on Space Empires (The real competitor, not that MOO garbage!) I've been having a blast with the beta, and I'm really looking forward to the next beta!
Reply #32 from Stardock Forums Top
Yes, turn bug. Must go bye bye.
Reply #33 from Stardock Forums Top
I like the turn bug. I think it definitely needs to be in the final version of the game.

(Just kidding; I haven't even played the beta yet.)
Reply #34 from Stardock Forums Top
I like the turn bug. I think it definitely needs to be in the final version of the game.

(Just kidding; I haven't even played the beta yet.)


/me shoots PJ_ for even suggesting the accursed turn bug might live for another build
Reply #35 from Stardock Forums Top
/Me Shoots Everyone but the stardock Staff and laughs then steals a copy of GC2 From the future then leaves!
Reply #37 from Stardock Forums Top
Hey while im still online i came up with a possible EXP name MAybe for Multi-player uhh:Multiple Universes Kinda plain but interesting!
Reply #38 from Stardock Forums Top
Thursday October 27th is when we plan to release Beta 4.


cant wait for that, only 1 day after y birthday, nice.
Reply #39 from Stardock Forums Top
cant wait for that, only 1 day after y birthday, nice.


No pressure Stardock.
Reply #40 from Stardock Forums Top
Hey while im still online i came up with a possible EXP name MAybe for Multi-player uhh:Multiple Universes Kinda plain but interesting!


Did anyone else understand what this means?
Reply #41 from Stardock Forums Top
He wants Stardock to make a multiplayer expansion pack and call it "Multiple Universes".
Reply #42 from Stardock Forums Top
Not Multiplie unvierses is a stupid name its a idea if they cannot pay someone to think!
Reply #43 from Stardock Forums Top
He wants Stardock to make a multiplayer expansion pack and call it "Multiple Universes".


Oh wow, you're right! I honestly couldn't understand that. What language was he speaking anyway?
Reply #44 from Stardock Forums Top
I have a talent for understanding people when they aren't making any sense. It sometimes comes in handy for playing Catch Phrase. But don't think I'm going to become Lowa11's official interpreter. I find his posts just as painful to read as anyone else does.
Reply #45 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
But don't think I'm going to become Lowa11's official interpreter. I


Oh go on, you could have your own medal on the metaverse!
Reply #46 from Stardock Forums Top
No fair tempting me with shiny things.
Reply #47 from Stardock Forums Top
Will I be able to use Beta 4 on a computer not connected to the internet?

Currently my main machine is not connected (Ludite I know) and would like to try this on more than just my laptop machine?
Reply #48 from Stardock Forums Top
Use the archive feature in Stardock Central, copy the archived files to CD, move to other machine.

TA-DA!
Reply #49 from Stardock Forums Top
Less than a week left?
Reply #50 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
a measely 5 days...


as an addendum for game editors and mods,
you may not be able to make custom maps, but you can change a number of general aspects of the game via the /data folder.... and you don't even need to know xml! It's mostly ascii text (numbers), so you can open it with just about any text editor. I recommend galcivwriter; you can get from apolyton.net (i think). Just be sure to back up any files you edit, so that you don't have to reinstall GCII everytime you make your game unplayable because of data modifications.