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Reply to End Turn in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

What I've noticed is that the date and my empires funds don't change after I click end turn until I move my first ship of the next turn. Then everything gets updated.

Reply to Why won't the minor flip? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Get the Carinoids early or it'll be nearly impossible to flip them. I had 4 party palaces in their system and they just wouldn't flip. And since it was near the end of the game and I had given them quite a few ships, I decided not to invade.

Reply to I still think on one of the screens there should be a list of all the TRADE GOODS you have in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

That would be a nice thing to have.

Reply to Why won't they move their ships? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

They do move them eventually. I'm not sure why there is a delay (sometimes very long delay) before they are moved. But if you go to war with that computer, those ships will definately move.

Reply to 1.05 SUXS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Please help me) in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

It happens to me also on random occasions. Not sure if it is a bug or if it is my computer which is quite old.

Reply to Trade?....What is the big deal? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Just keep checking those trade routes later in the game. The numbers go way up, especially with starbase module bonuses.

Reply to MOO3 reviewed in PC Gamer - score 57 in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I own a copy of MOO3 and frequently visit/post on their boards too. MOO3 and GalCiv are completely different games. The patch for MOO3 made the game playable and the user mods do help out quite a bit. But for me, there is just something missing. I just don't have that "one more turn before I go to sleep" thing going for MOO3 like I do for GalCiv and the older games like MOO, MOO2, and Civ.

Reply to Ship design poll: I can't answer it in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I like the way the ships are currently in GalCiv. It reminds me of Civ which I liked quite a bit also. Having more isn't always better. SMAC did do a good job with customizing the military units with modules, but implementing that in GalCiv might not work quite as good.

Reply to Eveyone should get a pat on the back in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Ah, twenties. I remember those days. But the thirties are good too! :D

Reply to Minor Stole All the Drengin Techs Message in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I love when a minor does that. Sometimes you'll get good tech out of it.

Reply to is there an 'Evil only' empire? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Don't do it! Don't fall to the dark side of the force! :D

Tribute question (bug) in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

During my last game, the religious cult, Dread Lords took over one of the Torian systems. I sued for peace with them since at the time I was fairly weak militarily. A few turns later, I was looking to trade my tech for some cash. Since this was a new race, I only had 2 techs to sell. To my complete surprise, they offered 80,000 for 35 turns! They had nearly 500,000 saved at the time. I'm assuming that this is a bug or exploit. Has anyone else noticed this? Game info: Gal

Reply to space monsters in Strategies Stardock Forums

[quote]Hmmm. I tried this once. Damned things came to a stop as soon as they entered my enemy's sector. After trying *forever* to continue to lure them with my scout , I checked my speed modifiers. Sure enough, I had built sufficient starbases in that sector with the -1 Enemy Speed module that the Space Monsters didn't have *any* movement points. They became a permament fixture in the galaxy![/quote] LOL That's great. I'm going to have to try that one. ~SDC~

Reply to Keeping Tax Rate at 20%??? in Strategies Stardock Forums

I generally use high tax rates, usually from 55% to 65%. But you MUST get social improvements for that to work and some of the social trade goods. Otherwise you'll lose the Senate. Late game, I'll lower the rate though since conquered planets have very low morale. ~SDC~

Reply to Is Building Nothing Wasteful? in Strategies Stardock Forums

I don't mind it. I look at it as your factories sitting idle so I understand why it doesn't make any money. ~SDC~

Reply to Preferred degree of scattering? in Strategies Stardock Forums

I like scattered for small games and tight clusters for large and bigger. ~SDC~

Reply to Anybody playing Star Wars Galaxies? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Sorry, double post. [Message Edited]

Reply to Anybody playing Star Wars Galaxies? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

If you're going to get it, wait about 6 months for the bugs to get worked out of it (based on the other MMORPG). I won't get it, but only because I just don't have the time anymore to play a game like that (:( ~SDC~

Reply to Money troubles... in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

When I'm overbudget, I'll start trading to minors first, then majors (the weak ones). I sell my tech and if I'm still losing money, I'll lower my spend rate. By late game on a large map, my spend rate is usually around 20-30% but I'm still cranking out the ships (love those starbases). ~SDC~

Reply to A.I. loyalty? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I bet it is how your alignment is for that game. I'm usually good to pure good so I never had a problem with the Alterians. ~SDC~

Reply to Freakin' Altarians... in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I usually find the Altarians to be very good business partners. I do my housekeeping on the Yor and Drengins most of the time.

Reply to A.I. loyalty? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Strange, I always find the Alterians the most loyal (but I'm usually good) with the Yor the least loyal. However, a big enough fleet and nobody will mess with you. I also like the Drengins to trade with. I don't think they research the diplomatic techs as fast so I get some good deals with them.

Reply to space monsters in Strategies Stardock Forums

I see the monsters about once every three games. That's not including the zoo creatures that escape (if you get that one from the Council). They do seem to mess me up for a bit if I havn't built a large fleet up to stop them. ~SDC~

Reply to question on leases/tribute in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

0 months is immediate payment. 1 month is immediate payment plus the next month (2 payments total).

Reply to No music in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I only get music when I'm in the diplomacy part of the game. All other times, the game is quiet. Doesn't bother me though and I'm sure it's due to my low-end system.