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Reply to How can I tell how fast my internet connection really is? in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="RedneckDude" reply="4" id="3387289"] Well one answer is that you'll only get the speed that the website you're visiting affords you. As for wired versus wireless? I get similar results either way, as follows: Wired PC: -snip- Laptop wireless: -snop- [/quote] I pay too much for: [img]http://www.speedtest.net/result/2884803147.png[/img]

Reply to How can I tell how fast my internet connection really is? in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

Speedtest.net as the above said. Generally everyone overpays for substandard performance. And in response to Greg30007 's idea, for wireless go for a Dual-Band Wireless N router/card, or a newer one that is not Wireless G or B.

Reply to Downloaded Ships in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

Also, don't forget to check the added parts for a tech requirement...

Reply to Downloaded Ships in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

Mods folder, default, GFX, Models, dump textures (and models) there Mods folder, default, GFX, Thumbnails, dump thumbnails there Mods folder, default, Data, new .txt, paste new part definition, save as..., NAME.Xml(select all types so it save right)(Or copy GC2Types.XML, open in note pad and dtop the stuff in it then move the copy to the mods data folder, and remove the "- Copy" from it.) launch game, shipyard, new/upgrade, enjoy!

Reply to If GalCiv3 Happens (ever), then this is what I'd like to see in Ideas GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="Gaunathor" reply="2" id="3384938"] Quoting DivineWrath, reply 1 The big thing I'm worried about, and is likely to come to pass, is that GalCiv 3 will require Steam. I don't like Steam and I don't trust them. What can even be worse is if they intergrate some of these fancy Steam features so it can't ever be run without Steam. That's what I'm afraid of, too. While I tried Steam for a while, I haven't touched it in about two ye

Reply to Player Photos in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Yes it is. Take the photo, make sure it fits reasonably within the 256x256 confines without much distortion, save that as a .png, move it to: C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Portraits

If GalCiv3 Happens (ever), then this is what I'd like to see in Ideas GalCiv2 Forums

Well, GalCiv2UE is great, but for GC3, I'd like to see the following: 1. A change in file types: .X, .XML and .PNG are all great, but there are better file types out there, I suggest the use of .TGA(compressed), .INI and some other model type that can be re-opened in blender (.x files can be exported but not imported.). 2. Don't forget the little guy: Even if it is a newer game, please don't forget most people cannot shell out $800 on a new PC to run

Reply to AI has an ascension crystal. What are my possible courses of action? in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="qrtxian" reply="10" id="3384676"] The AI can make a very serious run at an ascension victory, but in 30+ games of Twilight I've seen it maybe twice. You don't need to worry unless the countdown reaches the hundred-turn mark. [/quote] Or less. Anyway, the best course of action is to: Step 1: Attempt to buy the bases. Step 2: Declare war Step 3: make everyone else declare war, even the minors.

Reply to Team in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

un randomize, select all nine races (matters not which), check each slot for "Team" relation, change to unknown where needed.

Reply to AI has an ascension crystal. What are my possible courses of action? in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

I doubt that money could fix this issue, so research all the influence, invasion and weapons techs you can and go full-on war. it is the only option.(try to get everyone ganged up on them too.(and do not forget defences)).

Reply to Steam Summer Sale 2013 in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

got $20, Gmod, CS:S, Demolition Inc., Dues Ex Human Revolution + all DLC for a friend. Sold some cards.

Reply to *Clear throat* "Gentlemen...." in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

That WAS on very fast.

Reply to Broken Stars? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

Bump: Less common error now, but still occurs.

Reply to Unable to change profile avatar "TypeError: Sd.UI is undefined". in Everything Else GalCiv2 Forums

Never mind, ignore this. EDIT: Ok, never mind the never mind. I uploaded an avatar, yet it fails to display.

Reply to Free 360 Internet Security 2013 Has 3 Antiviral Engines in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

Panda, no matter the form, cannot defend against the worst virus ever...at all. Simply put it was almost designed to perform badly. Also, the "cloud" (fancy internet) is not even close to safe, no matter the number of hired hackers there are watching it. Russia does have smart mathematicians, take 7-zip and AVG for example (I know that is incorrect, bear with me.).

Reply to Combining Mods - please advise in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

Ah, forgot about that. I tend to do things like that.

Reply to Free 360 Internet Security 2013 Has 3 Antiviral Engines in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

Interesting to know.

Reply to *Clear throat* "Gentlemen...." in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="Maiden666" reply="4" id="3381596"] what's the point of having free tiles available when your research output from the initial colony is already over 1k?[/quote] Custom techs that take 15 weeks to research at 100% research focus and 25k% Research ability.(ADHD prevents me from playing long, tedious games)

Reply to Steam Summer Sale 2013 in PC Gaming GalCiv2 Forums

Honestly this sounds like Thrift Shop. Anyway, I have bought Scribblenauts Unlimited, and I am glad I did so. Sadly me and my friends are broke, and they don't have genereous wallets/spirits anyway, so no CS:S and Gmod for $13 for me... [e digicons]:'([/e]

Reply to Free 360 Internet Security 2013 Has 3 Antiviral Engines in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

[quote who="BernieTime" reply="4" id="3381557"] Panda Cloud A/V Free (lightweight, great for older systems) [Spain] http://download.cloudantivirus.com/ [/quote] Absolute joke of an AV program. [quote who="BernieTime" reply="4" id="3381557"] AdBlock Plus Browser Plug-in (Firefox/IE8+) [OpenSource] https://adblockplus.org Web Of Trust Browser Plug-in (All) [Finland] http://

Reply to Combining Mods - please advise in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

http://winmerge.org/ Use that to compare two nearly identical files, and copy over what you want. Also it dawned on me that I forgot the P&R tech tree install instructions. Ok, so first, navigate to the pictured folder. Don't forget to give it a unique name, something that you will remember easily and can find in an inst

Reply to Combining Mods - please advise in Modding GalCiv2 Forums

My advice is to simply experiment, you might find a combo that works for you.(could take a decade unfortunately) Alternatively: http://library.galciv2.com/index.aspx?m=636 http://library.galciv2.com/index.aspx?m=746 http://library.galciv2.com/index.aspx?m=22 <a href="http://library.g

Unable to change profile avatar "TypeError: Sd.UI is undefined". in Everything Else GalCiv2 Forums

As the title said, I get a "TypeError: Sd.UI is undefined" when I try to upload a new avatar, it meets all the criteria though...also my avatar disappeared earlier.(before I removed it.)

Reply to The case of the missing Dread Lords in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Well, I understand that they are rather weak if you hit them right off the bat, but wouldn't it be prudent to simply ally them and feed them weapon and defense techs, along with engines? And as far as getting them to appear, I think spamming the force mega event cheat would work. also, any word from a stardock official would be nice.

Reply to Screenshots in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

I remember that it does, but I cannot seem to remember the key, any info would be benificial. Also, playing through Steam lets you map a universal screenshot button.