Bravo to Stardock

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I'm a newcomer to the Galactic Civ games, I just heard of them about a week ago. Bought and downloaded the game last night, and I have to say that so far it utterly exceeds my expectations. Seriously. This is what MOO3 _SHOULD_ have been like, rather than the disappointment that it ended up being. Sure, there are little things here and there that I would change, but they are all very minor and the game as a whole is wonderful. I've gotten my butt kicked twice, thinking of turning it down to an "easy" setting until I get the hang of things.

Oh, and one of the things that I really like is the humor, as well. For example, the highest level Population Growth bonus being listed as "Don't Ask." The Monty Python references and other comedic material in the research completed screens, and so on. Just enough to make it fun without getting too corny.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Exactly, thats what i like about this game, its doesnt take itself to seriously in the text.

BTW i also feel this is what MOO3 should have been, i was all pumped up when i heard they were makin a 3rd one, cause i loved the 2nd one (and i still do). OMG what a waste, i had no idea what to do. Thank goodness that was a long time ago and they excepted game returns.


BTW you patch yet to 1.1? IF you havnt .... DUDE you need to !
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Patched and playing. Well, I will be tonight. When I'm not at work. Stupid job.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Bravo Stardock indeed. Such a refreshing change to see a company make all the right move's and deliver such a high quality game, and may I add, run a friendly, relaxed forum where we are treated like friends of the family (mother in law excluded) and not like cattle.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I started to play Galciv 2, two days ago when I received my used copy (perfect condition, except for the booklet hehe) of galciv2 collector editions.

Now I'm only playing this game only and this is the only thing I've been doing for 48 hours. (except for sleep and eat) I'm not even looking for the new job I need, I'm not doing anything I should do right.

LOL

YAY TO STARDOCK

Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The 1.1 patch is ex-ceptional! Truly great work.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Great job Stardock!

Going back to a previous poll, I first saw the game in a Best Buy. It looked interesting so I picked up the box. Read the cover and put it back down. At this point I started recalling bad memories of other 4X Games. (Civ: Call To Power ) I still suffer from a slight twitch in my side for buying that one. I played it exactly once. The other thought was...Stardock? Who the hell is that? Never heard of 'em. It's going to be just another 4X clone. Then, after playing CIV IV for a bit, I saw the game referenced on one of their forum sites. Hmmmm, this got me thinking. If it is good enough to be posted on a competition site, then the game must be worth taking another look at. The next step would have been to get a CGW or a PC Gamer and read a review. Well, I did not wait that long. I went back the the Best Buy and picked it up. Since then, I have shelved CIV IV and I am truly happy I made the purchase. With every upgrade to the software, I find my experience even more enjoyable. Who knows, you might find me in my nursing home playing GalCiv XX if the company is around that long. Thanks again Stardock, you have a winner in my book!