Nothing substantial is currently known about galciv3s way of doing it. I hope there are less variables, and we can garrison planetary units on the planet like we do fleets.

I personally think Stardock is very creative and will make a fun, immersive, relaxing game.

if you've never played the game, why make a account and ask something like this?

DARCA

I have a suggestion after I saw the planet screen.

Why not have a simplified, fast paced Risk type game(unit replenishment for defenders, reinforcements for invaders if any) when you invade?

Our dreams and creativity allow many things to be possible that would never be. If you knew code and had the right programs, you could make what you wanted eventually. (if one dude can make a game, have it be successful, and start a multi million dollar company, anyone can. Lol.)

DARCA

I asked because I found out about this game only a few hours ago. I was searching online for a good 4X space-themed game and this came up. I'm genuinely interested in this game and am asking these questions to see if I'm ready to commit $100 to support the team in their Alpha testing.

The last thing the devs said about it was in the Q&A:

So, expect to hear something new about it, when you hear something about it. Also, whatever they came up with might change during the alpha (or even the beta), so I wouldn't base the purchase on it.

If they don't want to make ship battles fancy enough that they become the focus of the game, I really don't think they're going to put a mini RTS in for planetary invasion.

Oh, absolutely.

And while we're on the subject, espionage missions should put you into a first person stealth mission like Thief.

Given enough time, we'll have one game to rule them all.

Of course I shouldn't base my purchase on a game that's still in the works. However, I am highly interested in supporting the devs by means of money and feedback... I guess sort of like a kickstarter. I just want to see what ideas they have in store for this game. 

Good news is that alpha is starting up later this month, and there will be videos and posts about it. No doubt once planetary invasion is in the game you'll hear about it, and you can make a decision then. (So long as the they're still selling founders editions of course.)

For someone on the fence right now like you are, I'd suggest waiting the couple of weeks it'll take to start seeing the alpha in action before you spend your money. You can always choose to join if you like what you see.

You're being far too reasonable and intelligent about this! What kind of fan are you?!

Wait...your...old?!?! Nahh, the Tridus I never met but like is a Canadian cat and computer loving lumberjack/software design something, that spends to much time on the forums to be "old". When your old you take naps and don't give a shit about "confounded tec gizmos!" You obviously do care and have your wits still, so your not out of date yet. Let's try this again, what type of fan are you?

DARCA

Lol. I love old people my dad is "old" I just don't like when people willing give up living and become complacent with being "old" when there is life to live, people to help, and things to do. from what little i know of Tridus he doesn't seem "old" like he said. Instead he's...ageing there's a difference . (my dad has been in one big childhood my hole life. )

DARCA

Holy shit, toke me a minute there to realise what de_dust is. Oh, nostalgia.