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Dark Avatar Developer Chat: Wednesday, February 7th!

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Dark Avatar Developer Chat: Wednesday, February 7th!

4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern

from GalCiv2 Forums
UPDATE:  If you can't make it to the developer chat but still want a shot at having your questions asked, you can sign on to our IRC chat and join #chatquestions early.  Just ask your question in the channel and I'll log it, and add it to the potential list for the dev chat Wednesday night!

This Wednesday, February 7th at 4pm PST / 7pm EST / midnight GMT we will be hosting a developer chat to answer questions about the upcoming release of Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar, due for release this month. 

If you'd like to join us, there are three ways to attend, so pick whichever is easiest for you:

  1. Log on with Stardock Central [Download]
    If you have a Stardock.Net account, one of the easiest ways to attend the chat is by using the IRC application built into Stardock Central.  Just fire up SDC and click on the "Chat" link on the left-hand side of the screen.  Click "Connect" and once you're connected type "/join #galciv" (without the quotes) and you're there!
     
  2. Connect Using Your Favorite IRC Client
    For those of you already versed in the arcane arts of Internet Relay Chat, you can join us by connecting to irc.stardock.com and then joining #galciv.
     
  3. Chat Via Your Web Browser
    Your third and final option is to head on over to this webpage:
    http://www.communicationtube.net
    Click on the IRC tab in the upper left corner, choose a nickname then type "irc.stardock.com:6667" (again, no quotes) into the HOST:port space and then login.  Once connected, select #GalCiv on the left menu and in a few moments you'll be ready to chat!

We highly recommend either using Stardock Central or a separate IRC Client (such as mIRC for Windows) as they'll allow you to also participate in the chat by submitting questions.

This chat will be driven largely by questions submitted you, the gamer. We'll have a second room setup called #chatquestions where you can ask whatever you want regarding Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar.  This room will be monitored by Yarlen and myself (Zoomba) and we'll pick the best questions asked and post them in #GalCiv for the developers to answer.

We look forward to you joining us this Wednesday in #GalCiv!

NOTE: THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE DEVCHAT!

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Reply #26 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Once you're in #galciv (you might have to click on the #galciv tab) you just type what you want to say in the entry field at the bottom of the screen and hit enter.  I'll be in there all day if you want to do a dry run.  

 

Reply #27 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I hate to sound stupid, but how exactly do you use that chat program? I've followed the instructions, including typing /join #galciv, but I'm not sure what to do next.


Once you get that far you should have the #galciv channel on your screen, with a list of the people present on the right side. Just type in the input box at the bottom and hit enter to 'say' something. Things said by others will appear in the main area of the window along with their name. You can change your nickname from the default 'SDC_Guest' to whatever you like by typing '/nick DivineWrath' or whatever you like (no quotes of course).
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Reply #28 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

If anybody still has questions on how to use Stardock Central to chat, then here is a short guide that will walk you through the basics.

http://islanddog.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=141288

  

 



Reply #29 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks for the help.
Reply #30 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Why a copy of the transcript be posted to the web for those of us that miss it?
Reply #31 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yes.
Reply #32 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
If it's any consolation, I named the Torian leader after her.


I hope you put in a more flattering portrait!   

And be careful now that they have Super Breeder ability...

Reply #33 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Note: For those who can't get in, or arrived late, there is a running log of the chat that I am keeping updated at the GalCiv II Wiki.

The chat is now over. Hope you enjoyed it!
Reply #34 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE DEVCHAT!


I've reviewed the chat that occured, but I haven't seen anything that looks like a surprise announcement. Did I miss that part, or did the devs forget to mention it?

Reply #35 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It was the immediate availability of Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar (Digital Distrib) and Gold Edition (retail).  The game was released early 
Reply #36 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Odd. I downloaded it the day before. Maybe thats why I didn't notice the surprise announcement.