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Reply to Civilization VI announced in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="BlackSmokeDMax" reply="37" id="3741668"] So, just wondering what others think of the new Gathering Storm expansion. Personally I really like it so far. Though the game definitely still needs some work. Both in user interface, and in AI. [/quote] I also like Gathering Storm. I think it adds a significant amount to the game, though I would agree that it needs some tweaking. Some things I'd like to see... More control over wha

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Galactapedia? in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

For GC2 there used to be a Galactapedia website so you could look up all the different techs, etc., without having to dig through the tech tree to find stuff. Is there anything like that for GC3? (I know about the wiki but I didn't find it as helpful). I wish there were a searchable reference in-game.

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Reply to Pirates in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

[quote who="Old-Spider" reply="2" id="3706204"] What type of alerts are you getting? If it is something like this "Beware, [Your name]. We have received reports of pirates. These scavengers destroy anything they come across.", you can ignore it. It is just one of several generic conversations that the AI can initiate as part of the Flavor Text. They don't mean anything. [/quote] Thanks for the reply. Yes, those are the types of alerts I am get

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Pirates in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

While playing with both expansions (Mercenaries and Crusades) I turn off the pirates. Yet I keep getting alerts and warnings about them. I never see them in game, which tells me that the setting is working. Is there a way to rid myself of the alerts? Sean

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Reply to Worth Getting Gal Civ 2? in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

[quote who="DivineWrath" reply="4" id="3684721"] I like GalCiv 2 much more than 3. I would recommend 2 over 3. GalCiv 3 is more of... an acquired taste. [/quote] Although I really like GC3 Crusade, I'd have to agree with this.

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Crusade is great! in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

I bought GalCiv III a while back and thought it was a good game. I also purchased Mercenaries on sale (glad I got it cheap...not a great dlc IMO...needs a lot more mercenaries). I recently bit the bullet and bought Crusade at full price. What a great addition! Fantastic expansion. I'm still finding new things to do. I am happy to support Stardock. Crusade is money well spent.

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Reply to Post Your Specs in Personal Computing GalCiv3 Forums

7.5 years old. Don't laugh. I can still get on the internet. intel Core 2 Quad 2.39 Ghz 8 GB RAM Nvidia 750ti M-Audio Delta 2496 & Realtek 1 TB HDD 80 GB HDD Win 10

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Reply to Europa Universalis 4 in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

Put them on your Steam wishlist. You'll receive an email when they go on sale. You could also keep tabs on them on other sites such as Gamersgate, Greenmangaming, Humble Store, etc. Paradox seems to have sales quite often. I'd guess you don't have to wait very long for at least a few of them to go on sale.

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Reply to Civilization VI announced in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

I like Civ V better than any of the previous iterations, particularly w/ the expansions. I'm really looking forward to CVI. There's only one thing I wonder--will it work on my PC. I doubt it will, because my rig is 7 years old.

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Reply to Games You're Looking Forward to in 2016 in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

Unfortunately I can't buy much in 2016 (paying off a guitar--the same reason I don't play many games). But if Civ 6 comes out I'll be tempted, though I would probably have to buy a new PC to run it. :(

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Reply to Games you played in 2015 in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

Much like some of the OP, I purchased and really enjoyed GalCiv III (though my PC struggles a bit with it) and Cities Skylines. I also purchased Endless Legend. It's a pretty good game as well. And like Larsenex, I still really enjoy Civ 5. Easily my most played game in 2015, 2014, 2013, etc... I also bought an older game from Matrix: John Tiller's Campaign Series. Great game!

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Reply to Why The force awakens is as bad as the prequels in Everything Else GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="WOM" reply="24" id="3611237"] Quoting hardcore_gamer, reply 17 What do they have to do with Star wars? What does star trek have to do with star wars? Figured we might as well do them all. [/quote] <img src="http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/61126866.jpg" alt=

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Reply to Why The force awakens is as bad as the prequels in Everything Else GalCiv2 Forums

Personally, I like the new movie a lot. But I do have one nitpick that is right in line with your criticism here... On the most recent Star Trek movie, JJ Abrams did a rehash of the old "Wrath of Khan" plot. That didn't sit well with me. Come up with a new plot. On this latest Star Wars movie, he does what is essentially a rehash of the original Star Wars plot. The bad guys are looking for a droid that has plans on a desert planet. The bad guy has a helmet--but one t

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Reply to If you liked Panzer Corp, etc. in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

Order of Battle Pacific was just released for the Mac and is currently 10% off on PC and Mac: http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1753/Order.of.Battle.Pacific.is.now.available.on.Mac.with.10.percent.of.discount.(and.a.stream)!

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The Operational Art of War gets update and a sequel in PC Gaming GalCiv3 Forums

For any grognards out there, or those who enjoy turn-based war games, you might be interested in this: TAOW III is getting an update and a sequel has been announced--TOAW IV check out the following link for more info: http://www.matrixgames.com/news/1741/The.Operational.Art.of.War.III.receives.a.final.update.and.a.sequel!

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Pleasantly surprised in Galactic Civilizations III GalCiv3 Forums

I eyeballed this game for awhile, having played GC 1&2. But I was reluctant to make the investment for two reasons: my processor is barely above minimum (I have a Core 2 Quad at 2.33 Ghz) and I'd read that this was just a rehash of GC2. After purchasing and playing I was pleasantly surprised that neither of those seems to be the case. The game uses about 50% of my CPU and 80% of my RAM (8GB) but it runs pretty smooth. But what really impresses me is the ambience of the game. To me, ev

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