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Twilight of the Arnor Beta 1

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Twilight of the Arnor Beta 1

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We are very excited to finally release the Twilight of the Arnor beta! Not all of the final features are included in this beta, so that we can focus on testing specific features. To that end, please do not use mods while beta testing, as we don't want to beta test the mods at this point.

Please post bug reports in the Beta Reports section of the forums. For further instructions on submitting reports, please see this thread:

https://forums.galciv2.com/?forumid=421&aid=166398

Features included in this build:

+ Terran, Drengin, and Arcean tech-trees now specific to their race

+ All other races disabled for Beta 1

+ New Improvement graphics for existing improvements

+ New Race Specific Improvements added

+ New Race Specific Planet Textures made

+ Planet Textures no longer generated...use pre-made textures (only 5 textures for Beta 1)

+ 'Twilight' Title Screen, new Twilight theme music, and updated user-interface graphics

+ Tech-Tree Screen now shows icons for Improvements and Abilities gained from each Tech

+ Special Ship Components Added to assist Fleets and Individual Ships (Stellar Defenders, Hull Points, Fire Coordinator, Warp Bubble Projector, etc.)

+ Immense Galaxies

+ Metaverse disabled for this beta

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Reply #51 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
+ New Race Specific Improvements added


I found something bizzare today. The "Arena of Agony" seems to be considered old when the "Arena" is avialable. This is kind of odd, because you start with Arenas, and need to research Arenas of Agony. Also Arenas of Agony is the better structure based upon the .xml file.

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--Edit: quoting .xml files don't seem to work.

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On a side note, is the planet improvements that the Arceans use to increase the speed of their ships working. I didn't notice any difference between a ship built on a world with such a structure, and one that didn't.
Reply #52 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
*After a quick google*

Oh... my... god...

I'm so not letting that kid near my computer!

He acts like he's possessed by comical version of Hitler's ghost.

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Wow, that was crazy. I sure hope that was faked because if it wasn't, that kid's insane.

I'm so not letting that kid near my computer!


Ha, I hope that kid isn't like the evil monkey....
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Reply #53 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I found something bizzare today. The "Arena of Agony" seems to be considered old when the "Arena" is avialable. This is kind of odd, because you start with Arenas, and need to research Arenas of Agony. Also Arenas of Agony is the better structure based upon the .xml file.


I noticed that too, odd. You can exploit the evil xeno ethics because once you research xeno ethics, it gives you the psyonic beam right of the bat. (I like that exploit  )
Reply #54 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

I noticed that too, odd. You can exploit the evil xeno ethics because once you research xeno ethics, it gives you the psyonic beam right of the bat. (I like that exploit)


I Hadn't noticed. I kinda made the whole galaxy go boom before the thought crossed my mind.
Reply #55 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I never did get around to commenting on it back in DA betas, but I wanted more categories. For example, one for trade good, one for galatic wonders, one for 1 per planet structures (starports, power planets, etc), and maybe one for the player to customize.


I'd like to see something similar to this eg structures that can be built multiple times on a planet seperated from wonders trade goods specials etc.

The reason for this is many of the wonders/specials I find aren't worth building so the planetary structure list becomes quite clutered when you've advanced through much of the tech tree.

Reply #56 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
+ Immense Galaxies

eek You are not kidding are you....!!!! Albeit a very empty galaxy at the moment with limited races available.
Reply #57 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Although this would undoubtedly allow a talented artist to make cool planets - I am concerned that it might lead to a lack of variety.

We have some code in the pipeline that will help with this (which will hopefully make it in for Beta 2). Don't worry, we thought ahead

 

Reply #58 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Approx how many MB is the beta, I'll do the beta if it's a reasonable size to download on dial-up..
Reply #59 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I have 3 copies of Galactic Civilizations, 2 of the basic game and one with Dark Avatar, if Star Dock reads these posts, the ser no of that one is: ***** SO PLEASE ADD TO MY REGISTERED GAMES...Problem I have is I want, Twlight of the Arnor, but I dont need dread lords, or dark avatar. what happened to the $24 download? reply to: [email protected]

Moderator edit: DO NOT post serials on the forum.
Reply #60 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Problem I have is I want, Twlight of the Arnor, but I dont need dread lords, or dark avatar.


TA requires both DL and DA. You can't download it without having both of the others registered to your account.

If you bought the additional copies of DL in error direct from us, contact [email protected] to see if it's possible to sort that out.

TA is still listed as $24.95 on the purchase page here and on TotalGaming.net. It will eventually go up to $29.95, though.


Reply #61 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hmm...

I ran into a comical bug with this new update. Nothing serious, it just got my attention. What I believe to have caused the problem was, the drengin traded "Xeno Trade Centers" for "Ion Drive". Apparently, that tech, and everything after it, was moved to the bottom of the screen, separate from everything else.

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Reply #62 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
How much larger are Immense Galaxies than the Gigantic Galaxies?

I'm playing the beta with Immense Galaxies and was just wondering.