Sins of a Solar Empire v1.1 Beta has Arrived

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The next major update for Sins of a Solar Empire, the best-selling PC strategy game of 2008 that puts the player in command of an interstellar empire at war, is here!

Since this new update is huge and contains several brand new technologies, we're going to be offering it as an optional beta for those who want to help test it out and provide feedback.

Version 1.1 not only includes a host of play balancing changes but new content such as an updated graphics engine, updated visuals, new damage animations, and more. It also includes a new multiplayer system called "Alloy" which eliminates the need for configuring routers or changing port numbers.

This beta update will be available only through Stardock's new Impulse platform (http://www.impulsedriven.com).

See the full change log for all the details and the beta information thread for more information on obtaining the update.
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
Happy day.
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
 :CONGRAT: 
Is there any plan for releasing updated forge tool for modders?
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
Nice work.

The game runs a lot better on my system even with the graphics cranked higher than they were before. :)


P.S. New mod package soon? :d
P.P.S Bailknight beat me to it. ;p
Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top
How do you install the beta update? Impulse just shows the game with no option to update it that I can find.
Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top
I can't get on yhe website to get the Beta! what's up with that?
Reply #7 from Sins Forums Top
I can't get on yhe website to get the Beta! what's up with that?


You need to use Impulse.

How do you install the beta update? Impulse just shows the game with no option to update it that I can find.


Click the orb in the top left, and make sure "Show pre-release versions" is checked.
Reply #8 from Sins Forums Top

Is there any plan for releasing updated forge tool for modders?

There is, but  I need to talk to Ironclad about it.

There is detailed information for obtaining the beta in the Beta Information link in the original post. ;)

Reply #9 from Sins Forums Top
I get a download error with Impulse.. wtf

Ok, I tried the USA 2 server and the new download mechanism and I get this:
"Impulse has encountered an error and must close."
"Please see the error log for more information."

Where is the log?
Gentlemen, your revolutionary Impulse is seriously broken :(
Reply #10 from Sins Forums Top
Do not try the new download system with updates.  That's only recommended for full installs right now (which is why it's off by default).
Reply #11 from Sins Forums Top
The default download system gives me a "Download error" right after building the file list.. is that the server being overloaded?
Reply #12 from Sins Forums Top
does any one else get some sort of error where impulse says the updater is not ment to be run manually??? Its tried to update a few times now every time i restart it. This is getting to be way to irritating O__o
Reply #13 from Sins Forums Top

Probably yes. Just keep trying or reinstall the full game (as that comes off a different server).

Reply #14 from Sins Forums Top

Is there any plan for releasing updated forge tool for modders?

Yes, we'll release beta versions shortly. We'd like to provide them as soon as possible so that mods can be ready when 1.1 is out of beta.

Reply #15 from Sins Forums Top
I heard the beta comes with cookies, I downloaded the update for the beta (1.1) but did not get any cookies... *sad*

Reply #16 from Sins Forums Top
Umm team color issues??? (or was that planned?)
Reply #17 from Sins Forums Top
Umm team color issues??? (or was that planned?)


I honestly don't understand what all the confusion is with team colors :P It works fine.

Enabled = you get a color assigned to whichever team you're on.
Disabled = you get the color you picked for yourself.
Reply #18 from Sins Forums Top
Thanks annatar11 I was wondering why the color I chose didn't come up.I figured it wasn't just me;)
Reply #19 from Sins Forums Top
We need to adjust the default. Good thing its a beta :P
Reply #20 from Sins Forums Top
At this point I'd be happy to just d/l the beta, or the full game. I tried uninstalling as suggested, and I've been trying to connect off and on all day. Server must be cooked :/
Reply #21 from Sins Forums Top
I heard the beta comes with cookies, I downloaded the update for the beta (1.1) but did not get any cookies... *sad*

Those come complimentary with a small cash donation at your local bakery.

At this point I'd be happy to just d/l the beta, or the full game. I tried uninstalling as suggested, and I've been trying to connect off and on all day. Server must be cooked :/

I just updated mine and it went without a hitch.
Reply #22 from Sins Forums Top
Well, i played 2. I have a giltch to report. Sometimes the camera will not scroll to the right.....also random FPS issues....nothing else yet.



8800gt OC version
5200+ AMD
4gb RAM cas 4 800mhz


Reply #23 from Sins Forums Top
does the update work without uninstalling the whole game and installing the update while having the old version?

edit: right now it say's "processing: may take several minutes."

Reply #24 from Sins Forums Top
ok nevermind. i just found the update on 1.1 information. tnx IC.
Reply #25 from Sins Forums Top
I'm contemplating downloading the beta (although I'd rather wait it out until 1.1), but I am very interested in hearing about the new explosives engine. For those of you who have played the new beta, any comments on it? How does it look? How is it different?

I'm excited for this patch!

Thanks a lot, developers! You guys are awesome.