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Expansion pack #2: Twilight of the Arnor beta is almost here...

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We are working really hard to get the pieces to the first beta of the new expansion pack for Galactic Civilizations II.  The expansion pack (Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor) comes with a lot of stuff.  One of the things we haven't been talking about are the editors.  The first beta probably won't include the editors because we just won't have time to do internal QA on them. But above is a screenshot of the new technology tree editor that is designed to make it easy for people to make their own unique technology trees.

If you want to get the beta, you will need to pre-order the expansion pack by clicking below.. 

Pre-Order Now

 

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Reply #26 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

A Visa Check Card works just as well if you're in the US (or elsewhere they're available)--many banks offer them even with free checking accounts. That's what I use myself (glad to be credit card free). So long as your credit isn't horrible you should have no problem getting one, there's not really any requirement since it's a debit card.
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I'm not even 18 and I have one as well. They work and are easy to get. And while Visa isn't as worldwide as people think (I'd have better luck here in Germany had I had a MasterCard), the web accepts Visa and that's good enough for many things.
Reply #27 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It will be possible to pre-order using TotalGaming tokens? It's not possible now, for what I know. If not (bad news for me), at least it will be possible to get it with tokens later?
Oh, almost forgetting... thank you very much for your work!
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #28 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

same here - don't have a "proper" credit card - they require a certain amount of regular income where i come from which i - as a poor university student - don't have.


A Visa Check Card works just as well if you're in the US (or elsewhere they're available)--many banks offer them even with free checking accounts. That's what I use myself (glad to be credit card free). So long as your credit isn't horrible you should have no problem getting one, there's not really any requirement since it's a debit card.




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You can also purchase a pre-paid Visa or Mastercard gift card and use it.
Reply #29 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Can't Wait! Also, guys, don't kill yourself trying to get this out. As long as I get some beta access soon here, Im perfectly happy to wait months and months while you refine. You guys seem to have a really tight schedule on this challenging project, as well as other projects going on. Don't drive yourself crazy.
Reply #30 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It will be possible to pre-order using TotalGaming tokens? It's not possible now, for what I know.
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It is, you just need to check the listing for it on the TGN site.
Reply #31 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i'll give it a shot - thanks for the advice. however having an annual fee for that card (which i'll probably only use to preorder TotA) seems a bit of a waste. having paypal (or direct bank transfer) available would be preferred not only by me but others without credit card as well i imagine...
out of curiosity: why is paypal not available for pre-orders?
Reply #32 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
why is paypal not available for pre-orders?
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We don't charge the accounts until something is posted for download (beta or otherwise). Paypal doesn't support delayed transactions like that, so it can only be used for preorders while there's an open window (usually a week or so following a beta release) or after release.
Reply #33 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Time to get HYPE! (sorry, went into SRK.com mode)

Will this be avaliable at the usual time tomorrow (8pm or so ET?)- I'll try the Arceans since I never use them and they get no love.

Reply #34 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hey Dethadder.

My day off has already been arranged.

I'll be trying this out all day tomorrow.

Well done Stardock!
Reply #35 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

why is paypal not available for pre-orders?


We don't charge the accounts until something is posted for download (beta or otherwise). Paypal doesn't support delayed transactions like that, so it can only be used for preorders while there's an open window (usually a week or so following a beta release) or after release.


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interesting - did i understand correctly that this means i'll still be able to preorder using paypal when the beta has been out for about a week or do you only give out the beta to ppl who paid before it was available. oh, and thanks for taking the time

Reply #36 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

My day off has already been arranged.
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Sadly, there is a delay ...

Reply #37 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
interesting - did i understand correctly that this means i'll still be able to preorder using paypal when the beta has been out for about a week or do you only give out the beta to ppl who paid before it was available. oh, and thanks for taking the time
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Usually when we release a beta, there's a window where all preorders are charged and granted access immediately. Paypal can be used in this time. Though I don't know if there will be such a window with TA or not given the accelerated beta schedule.