An Unexpected... Return?

Hey... I decided to stick around

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December the 23rd, 2567.

It is time... what other races celebrate as chrismas, my race celebrated as a day of loss and hardship. the clossure of 1 journey and the opening of another. Zekk knew all about this day and how I dreaded it. It was through the Xionian's sacrofice the rest of the universe was given hope and possesions. But now he was 1... the Last Xionian to exist in this realm of space.

He decided to go with Zekk to a nearby Forest moon. He still had 4 hours before the 24th came, but he wanted to make a recording for his beloved friends and midna, his greatest Student. She would carry on his legacy, the Gift of Pure Magic. Zekk was terribly sad, He had really only had 1 friend who he could trust with his life and now his friend was leaving this realm... giving up everything for this realm... including his Immortality, his Magics, His Coorperation, His friends, and his Right to exist in this realm.

Everflyer knew the Laws set down by the gods that so long ago prowled the galaxy. He had to give up his name even. Hopefully this would be enough of a sacrofice to last the Universe another 100 years. but when the time came, the Sacrofice would be used up and Magic, Hope, Life and Death would leave the Universe Unless another race took the Xionian's Place all races would be haulted and another Big bang would renew the Universe IN this realm of space only.

Zekk had a choice too. he could come with Ever, But like ever he would have to give up everything. but since he didn't practise Magic he could keep his name... this ment Zekk would would only add 20 years onto the time line.

"Zekk... I can pilot for a while... do you want to make a recording or something for friends?" Ever asked, kinda gloomy.
"No one will miss me Ever, I was a trader and nothing more... I have decided to go with you because I have nothing here to live for" He replied. But after a while he took the recorder and went into the Cargo hold. After that he loaded up the message and sent it onto the Primus Council. "Maybe Vossh might miss me... I'll send it incase" He said.

Everflyer took the Recording Device and went into the Cargo Hold. "If you are recievign this I am..." He stopped, rewound and paused. This wasn't easy for him. He pressed the record "Dear T.U.F.C, Allies and Friends. I haven't been honest. There is a Secret the Xionians kept from the Rest of the Universe... The day you call Christmas, the 24th of december is actually made by us. We made it possible. the only reason it's special is because alot of Possitive energy pulses through the universe, spreading Happiness. This also prevents the Universe from collapsing in on itself. the universe was ment to end 24,000 years ago. with our regular sacrofics we could prevent it. I will sacrofice myself for the sake of this universe. you have 120 years more to live unless a race decides to take up this burden and continue where the Xionians left off. It is not a great Burden and requires very little from the race. But I beg of you, The universe now lays in the leading races of this universe. I will be in another realm with Zekk, for that is the price I have payed for giving you maxium time to prepare... I am send the Laws of Life with this message. It explains the laws set down by the First gods, It will only reveil itself to the race that decides to take on the burden. it explain the meaning of life and reveils the secrets of the universe. Like a cheat book to life and it can only be read by the burden race. I wish you fair well, I have sacroficed much in order to ensure your survival. good luck and may the Ancestors be with you". He cut the transmission.

On the surface Ever could see the ruins of the gods. this was the only planet never discovered. It orbited no sun, it provided it's own heat and light, it's own day and night. Everflyer and Zekk held their head high and walked onto the platform the had magic dancing all over it. It was alchemy in magic design but it also showed signs of other magics in it. Some Everflyer didn't recognise. But in the center was the most precious of magic forms and the most powerful symbol of that magic. The Magic of the gods, The Symbol Of Eternity. It shone the brightest out of all the symbols.

A great bellow from above was heard has 4 Massive birds swooped down and landed on 4 symbols on the opposite side of the Platform. the symbols where crest magic, Everflyer could read them. Light, Dark, Neutral and Meta. The 4 Gods that created the Universe. "You understand what you have stepped into Everflyer?" Meta asked.
"yes, This is an equation for life, death and the continuous bonds which link everything together. Even races are engraved into the Cricle and events that have come to pass, are happening and are to happen. Anyone who reads it is said to posses the infinate knowleadge of the universe... But fortunately no one can read the center piece, Only the Gods can read that. the final piece that ties the entire equation together into balance" He replied, Ever then Went of his knees and held his arms out. " I also know it is time, My sacrofice will also bring on the destruction of the Xionian empire... this means in the next 120 years a new race will be elected to take our place."

The Gods Gathered together and transformed from great birds into their prime elements. Light turned into a shining humanoid begin, Darkness turned into a A black hooded Dragon/humanoid creature. Netural Turned into a Crystal/humanoid begin. Meta engulfed the Platform in a bubble.

No matter how much ever had tried, he could never understand Meta's perpouse... It was a 4 ethics which was beyond the comprehension of any race. No one could ever understand it. everflyer never tried, nor questioned it. it existed and that is what mattered.

Everflyer could feel their magic taking effect. everything was been drained from him. his metal body turned into flesh and blood, his powers disappeared. Everlfyer then remembered by the laws of the universe he had no gender. Was he to chose one or would the gods decide?...

It was the gods choice... He accepted their decision without hassel. They had chosen Female. Because Zekk was male they had to even the it out... Balance it like everything else in the universe. Everflyer didn't mind, but he wasn't everflyer anymore. Who was he? Who would he be?

Meta said "You are now MidNight, Rise MidNight Ranger of the gods, your new journey has begun. you and Zekk are going to the Realm of Discovery... a completely unique realm where Space doesn't exist. there you will train to be a hero and conquer the growing unbalance there. We are with you"

A Great Flash and MidNight and Zekk disappear, never to return again. Never to set foot in the realm of History again.

 

Or so we thought... MidNights return, was to be the downfall of us all.

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yeah... Galactic Civilizations 2 Completely stuffed up on my Yesterday. It was really shit Because I was so close to creating my own version of Galactic Civilizations 2. I had a name planned and everything... But then I got my hands on some twilight of the Arnor files and A huge range of options was opened for me. I put in new items and weapons and then decided to create a special mod using the Galciv apps folder and data folder... that's when everything turned bad. I don't know what happened but now I can't run or Reinstall Galciv 2. So that means There isn't really much point in me been on the metaverse since I cannot play the game anymore. I don't want to go but I don't really have a choice. So this is good-bye for me, I'll miss talking to you all. You have been super people, real friends. I'm truely greatful to have gotten to know you all.


Sure, you could leave...

...or you could try to get some assistance from Stardock support.

I would recommend the latter. What happens when you try to reinstall?
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yeah, I'm sure with enough info the mods (and the other people on the forums) will be able to figure out how to help you.

My first suggestion would be to clear the GC2 related keys in the registry and then it should be available for reinstall again. I had to do the same thing for Sword of the Stars, thanks to Impulse Beta.

Also, the software developer in me can't resist: Always, ALWAYS backup before doing major changes. ;)
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Or you can try go in to GalCiv2 CD on the computer page reinstll it theat will bring up the unistall command. Unistall then reinstall.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Progress you'll find me on a game called Flyff.

And what websight will that be.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You know you could just reinstall the game, right?

Talk about melodrama.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
(The Legend of Zelda game over theme plays)
Can i have the Karli and you empire?
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Talk about melodrama.


he kind of like this.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
And what websight will that be.


http://flyff.gpotato.com/ is the flyff home page... thinking about joining the flyffing community? be warned you do Have to download the game client which takes a whoping 6 hours (It's 600mb round-about) and even then there are updates to download which take AGES. it'll take a day to setup but it's a worth while MMORPG.

Yeah, I'm sure with enough info the mods (and the other people on the forums) will be able to figure out how to help you.

My first suggestion would be to clear the GC2 related keys in the registry and then it should be available for reinstall again. I had to do the same thing for Sword of the Stars, thanks to Impulse Beta.

Also, the software developer in me can't resist: Always, ALWAYS backup before doing major changes.


What happens when you try to reinstall?


i'm not very smart... I didn't back-up. I Modified just about every file so I thought I could reinstall it if I stuffed up. I was the Twilight of the Arnor stuff that stuffed it up. I never should have included it in my version.

anyways what it says is;
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"
So I reinstall...
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"
I unistall... Shut down, and reboot... Install... Shut down and reboot...
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"

Now i'm not to sure what this means but I see a pattern here. If this program was a real person I would stab it.

Can i have the Karli and you empire?


... I think they will join who ever takes on the burden.

You know you could just reinstall the game, right?

Talk about melodrama.


did you read this post? I can't reinstall... It won't let me. (Obiwan-kenobi's voice) Use your eyes Braddock8, use your eyes.


what do you know I couldn't resist. I replied to a post right after I said i'm leaving. I'm just as bad as seth :LOL:
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
i'm not very smart... I didn't back-up. I Modified just about every file so I thought I could reinstall it if I stuffed up. I was the Twilight of the Arnor stuff that stuffed it up. I never should have included it in my version.

anyways what it says is;
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"
So I reinstall...
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"
I unistall... Shut down, and reboot... Install... Shut down and reboot...
"This Product is no longer valid, Please reinstall and try again"

Now i'm not to sure what this means but I see a pattern here. If this program was a real person I would stab it.


Now, Stardock has this great group of people in their support department. Real stand up ladies and gents.

Why don't you try talking with them? They'll work their asses off to get you playing your game again.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You can olways play DA or DL
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
did you read this post? I can't reinstall... It won't let me. (Obiwan-kenobi's voice) Use your eyes Braddock8, use your eyes.


Did you read the reply's and do all that was suggested. It is a near impossibility that you cannot reinstall. If worse comes to worse you do a clean install of windows and install GalCiv again. Problem Solved.

We really don't need to do that though. Search your registry..Start Menu/Run/regedit

Then search for and delete all files associated with Galciv2. Be that Dread Lords/Dark Avatar and Twilight. Then go to My Documents and delete all folders pertaining to GC2 in your My Games folder. (Be sure to keep any raceconfig and ship styles you want to re-use, though you can always make these again, getting the game up and running is the priority atm...)

Be sure, if you have not already, to uninstall the game using the uninstaller, by either doing this from Control Panel/Add Remove Programs or double clicking the uninstaller in the Stardock directory where you originally installed the game, typically C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2. Do not simply delete the folder.

Now once you have carried out these steps it might pay since you are having some difficulty and have done some modification to do a search of your PC, (Start Menu/Search) try searching GalCiv2, Stardock...etc..anything game related. Be sure to delete these files or back them up in another location if you want to keep them.

Once all this is done try installing the game again from your original discs. I'd hazard a bet that if you cleared the registry correctly you will have no problem reinstalling. If tis does not work perhaps try downloading the game of SDC and installing the game from there.

If all this fails and you get no further help from support@Stardock, which i would assume you have exhausted their efforts, then you can always backup your hard drive, format it and reinstall windows and GC2 again. You will have no issues after that point i can assure you.

Best of luck. :)
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You know you can stay but not play.
Reply #13 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You know you can stay but not play.


Really? thought that was againest the rules?

You can olways play DA or DL


The Mod I was making was based around DL. I just aquired TA sub-files.

I am running the 1st version ever made. which is sad.

If worse comes to worse you do a clean install of windows and install GalCiv again. Problem Solved.


 :( I did that already... didn't work

We really don't need to do that though. Search your registry..Start Menu/Run/regedit


Neilo you evil genius. I hope it works :D

Once all this is done try installing the game again from your original discs. I'd hazard a bet that if you cleared the registry correctly you will have no problem reinstalling. If tis does not work perhaps try downloading the game of SDC and installing the game from there.


I wish I could download it from Stardock, I was lucky to even get Galciv2 DL. And ofcourse I bought it and it has a FAKE serial with it. Which means I could never get the updates which sucks so bad.
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Fake serial???

Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
yeah... bloody hell, I tried it on stardock and the serial is Invalid
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Fake serial? Then you have an entirely different problem at hand. ;)
Reply #17 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
the game still runs... I just can't get the updates that's all. I'm not sure about metaverse play either :NOTSURE: 
Reply #18 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
the game still runs... I just can't get the updates that's all. I'm not sure about metaverse play either  


Well DL as long as you have 1.5 you shuold be fine but screw that just update DA and TA

Really? thought that was againest the rules?

what Rules its a websight. and besides it will be boring around here with out your sence of creativity in the post. And dude you have to make an AAR.

Reply #19 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well DL as long as you have 1.5 you shuold be fine but screw that just update DA and TA


I have DL v1.0 and cannot upgrade.

Anyways I have finally done it... I have made a stable version of DP

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Reply #20 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What changes does your DOP version have?
Reply #21 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
DP? what is that
Reply #22 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I wish I could download it from Stardock, I was lucky to even get Galciv2 DL. And ofcourse I bought it and it has a FAKE serial with it. Which means I could never get the updates which sucks so bad.


Just because there's an issue with it doesn't mean it's fake--you shouldn't have even been able to create metaverse characters were that the case. Contact [email protected], and they can help you out.
Reply #23 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
... Look at that karma dudes! KP's got his work cut out from him.

DP? what is that


What changes does your DOP version have?


Um... well... None as of yet... It will have Some TA graphics but in other case's it'll just have DL style play which sux.

I'm completely changing EVERY race so it's a new array for enemies and allies.

I'm making some of the Graphics for it, and changing events and the UP
Reply #24 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
You must have createt an serious Error, whilst your installing Galciv2. Try to uninstall and delete ALL Folders concerning Galciv 2, also thoose in "My Documents".

Then, reboot your PC (cause of the Registry) and reinstall Galciv 2 step for step.

I didn´t played Galciv 2 for over a half Year. Yesterday i installed it, crapped the last Patch and Bingo...instantly working. So i don´t understand where the Problem with your Game.

Could you descripe, what exactly you did. I´m pretty sure you did it wrong. Don´t forget to create a sepperate Modfolder and do not make Modifications inside the Data Folder... ;) 
Reply #25 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
it works now