Just picked up the game...anything better than the manual?

August 7, 2007 7:41 PM from

Still lost on how to get into playing this game. Any good online sources for getting started / better manual?

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Reply #1 August 7, 2007 8:17 PM from

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Play the tutorials, and play a couple of games with a small map. Just to get familiarized with it. This tutorial is quite good. There is also the Gal Civ 2 wiki.

Reply #2 August 7, 2007 10:13 PM from

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You could find some guides and AAR's that may be helpful, but actually playing the game has to be the best way to learn.

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Reply #3 August 8, 2007 8:22 AM from

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also look through posts in this forum - eg useful stuff on economy, starbases, etc.

The main thing is that this game is addictive - once you've got a glimmer of what to do you are hooked - so don't be afraid to try stuff out just to see what happens. So what if you do lose a few games? No problem, you'll be better next time...

Reply #4 August 9, 2007 7:32 PM from

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What had me beat as a beginner was the economy! even on the lowest dificulty levels i would just flounder for hours with a rediculous economy.

"what the freakin xxxx is wrong with this economy??"

Figure that out and your in the game!

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