charon2112

There's a whole forum for suggestions, perhaps this post should go there.

I would love to see more detailed reporting on your kingdom in Elemental. Like the Civilization Manager button in Galciv 2...there's a ton of great info in the civ manager, I see very little of that in Elemental. I think that would be a great addition...

[quote who="Lord KiRon" reply="13" id="2734238"]Make a 64bit version of the game? Technically possible but unrealistic from marketing point of view: Cost a lot, gives nothing (in sales turms). The only ONLY way I see Stardock doing 64bit version is that if game sells so well that they have really huge amount of extra money they did not planed on, users need it for extra huge maps and Brad think it would be a nice idea to play with. Only if all those 3 condition met

Thank you for this. I love a good AAR... :)

I noticed in Brad's game examples that he talks about how much time has passed and how long so and so has been in power. How did he know that? Is there a dating feature that I don't see? I only see a turn counter. I wish there was a date, it adds to the realism to know how much time passes...

Brad mentioned in the video tutorials that a 64 bit version was coming out...

I play a fully updated version of Galciv 2 regularly and almost never need to go to war, so I don't really think that the game is only for war mongers.

An update screen that pops up at the end of your turn ala Galciv 2 that shows at an easy glance everything that happened that turn. Like improvements built, units created, stuff like that...I know there's a thing on the right of the screen, but then you have to hover over each item to see what it is...

[quote who="Archonsod" reply="2" id="2733119"]They heal 1 hit point per turn outside, put them in a city and they'll heal a lot quicker.[/quote] my damaged sovereign didn't heal automatically at all.

[quote quoting="post"] Is it possible to level your sovereign through actions outside of combat? I want to play mine as more the wizard in the tower type. [/quote] This is a good question. I usually try to play peaceful games, so my Sovereign will always be low level?

Yes. I only installed my Galciv 2 once from the DVD, and now just download it when needed.

They don't seem to heal over time. Is it only if they're in your area of control or something?

I agree with the OP 100%.

You have my congrats too. And no snippy remark...

I love Brad's geek references, like his "Wrath of Khan" reference. You can tell he's just a nerd like us... :)

[quote who="shadowtongue" reply="131" id="2729068"]You are, so go get some well deserved rest and let this thread meander as it will. I fear you are risking a bit of good will from some on the fence about these 'issues' with your replies here.[/quote] Rest? NO! Get to work on Galciv 3... :)

Guy, did you play Galciv when it first came out? It took a while for Stardock to perfect that game. Buying a game from Stardock isn't like buying a mario disk for your wii. It's a long term relationship with constant communication from the developers about fixes and additions. Seriously, with what other game company can you actually speak to the CEO and address your concerns, AND have him answer?? I have no doubt that Elemental will follow a similar path as Galci

When I was first learning Galciv 2, I found this: https://forums.galciv2.com/104908 ...very helpful. Any chance you could bang one of these out for Elemental, Brad?

It looks like you're looking for a strategy guide more than a manual. A manual will tell you 'how', but it usually doesn't tell you 'when'. [quote who="condar28" reply="47" id="2724003"] Quoting Mtn_Man, reply 45 Quoting jreynol2, reply 39 I would have to disagree with you there. It does a pis-poor job of telling someone HOW to play the game. It's a lot of fluff and not a lot of meat and potatoes. I'm

Brad, you mention a 64 bit version, is that a separate game that I need to wait to buy, or is it an option when installing? what is dat?

Elemental seems particularly well suited for AAR's. I hope to read many of these as people start playing. :) Maybe there should be dedicated AAR forum like on the Galciv forums...

Brad- It must be really cool to see all this excitement building around something you've created. Most of us will never experience that. :)

one other question. If I buy the deluxe version, or the regular retail box version, what is the manual like? I love a good printed manual, but these seem to be going away lately. I'd be happy if it was as nice as the one that comes with Galciv 2 Ultimate Edition...

I have absolute faith that Stardock will produce an incredible game. And I definitely want to support them as a business. I'm just nitpicking...

[quote who="Twohawks" reply="42" id="2720008"] Quoting charon2112, reply 38can I just ask one thing? Are these the final graphics...? What we are seeing now, if not final are very near it.. they chose an artistic style based on Alphonse Mucha works, you can read more in a interviewe with Stardock's Scott Tykoski from Aug of 2009 on ign http://pc.ign.com/articles/101/1019369p1.html there has been other discussion both on these forums and in other interviews it