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Welcome to the Galactic Civilizations III forums!

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We’re very proud to announce the upcoming Galactic Civilizations III, the definitive 4X space strategy game from Stardock. Coming exclusively to 64-bit PCs, Galactic Civilizations III stays true to the core mechanics that keep the franchise amongst the highest-rated strategy games in history while adding more depth and options for players to create their own immortal legacy as rulers of the galaxy.

For the first time in the franchise, players can compete or cooperate with each other over the Internet. Online multiplayer, all-new diplomacy, a completely redesigned ship builder, and the incomparable scale 64-bit computing allows us to achieve make Galactic Civilizations III a generational leap in space-based strategy gaming.

Join the Founder’s Program today for $10 off the regular price and beta access when it becomes available later this winter – or become an Elite Founder for $99 and get all the DLC and expansions we ever create for Galactic Civilizations III, alpha access earlier this winter, the privilege of naming a star to appear in the game, and more.

Please feel free to use these forums for any and all Galactic Civilizations III-related conversation. We just ask that you keep it clean and respectful while you’re here.

Learn more about Galactic Civilizations III at the official site and from our FAQ, or by following Galactic Civilizations and Stardock on Twitter.

 

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Reply #51 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

'Coming exclusively to 64-bit PCs'..... oh noes! Does this mean no 32 bit? Was seconds away from buying founders elite before I read this. Any 32 bit support at all?

My laptop still has legs for another couple of years. Please tell me I can play this on my laptop. Desktop is a no go for me, I travel a lot. Will I need to get a new processor to run this? :(

Reply #52 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Ah, Founder Elite and 64 bit?  I think I'm in heaven!

Galactic Civilizations IV
Reply #54 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Well well well - never thought I'd see the day!

I guess I need to finally upgrade from Win XP soon then :|

Reply #55 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Love the looks of it! Long time fan, and now a GC3 founder as well- you twisted my arm!;)

Reply #57 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Zuo, reply 51

'Coming exclusively to 64-bit PCs'..... oh noes! Does this mean no 32 bit? Was seconds away from buying founders elite before I read this. Any 32 bit support at all?

My laptop still has legs for another couple of years. Please tell me I can play this on my laptop. Desktop is a no go for me, I travel a lot. Will I need to get a new processor to run this?


No 32 bit. Making games compatible with stuff like 32 bit and DX 9 puts limitations on games. It will be literally impossible to make the next logical step in game designs if one lets such stuff put limits on what you can do.

Currently, there are enough people out there with new hardware to make this a worth while effort. Stardock is not catering a small handful of people with lots of money when they choose to favor 64 bit.

Reply #58 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

A decent AI and now 64 bit and online.

Now to see some screen shots to see what it really has.

I am used to Space Empires V but the above makes me want to keep aware of progress.

Reply #59 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Magnumaniac, reply 54
Well well well - never thought I'd see the day!

Nice to see you around Mag!! Who would of thought we'd get a number 3! I'm not seeing many of the old hands around yet though!
Get that PC sorted mate!
:)

Is it just me or is the 64bit only and steam only crying a bit too much on the forums already? Okay, i get that those two things may alienate some people, but they both have valid and marketable reasons for their implementation.

Reply #60 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Neilo, reply 59
Is it just me or is the 64bit only and steam only crying a bit too much on the forums already?

There's already crying about the color of one of the spaceships in a screenshot.  Whaddya gonna do?   :annoyed:

Reply #61 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Is it just me or is the 64bit only and steam only crying a bit too much on the forums already?

 

I hear you, and you are right.

Its time to let go of the XP and 32 bit comfort blankets, has been for a long, long time. Stardock have stayed true to the fanbase concerning those with older hardware for a long time, but its time to cut the XP and 32 bit umbilical cord and move on - the advantages of 64 bit far far outweigh any dramas.

It will not be an issue, they have decided to dump both, and that's that. They will not discuss it any more - and I don't blame them, its time to move on.

Reply #62 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

when i saw this i jumped and instantly ordered the elite founder  :D :D

Reply #63 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I will be a foundling, but I hope IF you move the game to steam I won't have to rebuy the game. Stardock has always been a great company. The only company I know to give me a FREE game, fallen enchantress, just for buying the original. But I like the ability to not mess with disc's. Not to plug steam. But I hate it when I buy a game only to have it come out on steam and my game code not work so I have keep the disc handy and keep up with patches, and mods. Stardock has been moving toward Steam anyway, I will rebuy Gal Civ I and II at some point. They already gave me fallen enchantress on steam.

Reply #64 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting moltobenny, reply 60
There's already crying about the color of one of the spaceships in a screenshot. Whaddya gonna do?

Whats sad is i'm not sure if joking or if the trolls really have gone this far! ;P
Quoting Zydor, reply 61
I hear you, and you are right.

Its time to let go of the XP and 32 bit comfort blankets, has been for a long, long time. Stardock have stayed true to the fanbase concerning those with older hardware for a long time, but its time to cut the XP and 32 bit umbilical cord and move on - the advantages of 64 bit far far outweigh any dramas.

It will not be an issue, they have decided to dump both, and that's that. They will not discuss it any more - and I don't blame them, its time to move on.

So true. I find it difficult to understand any pc gamer that is still using XP and 32bit. The RAM limitations alone would be a headache enough. Any serious gamer (not in school at least) would/should have updated a long time ago, and whining about a game that will be released in 2014 not meeting hardware specs of 2002 really need to address their own needs, not complain on the forums.

Are these people still using Nokia 5110 or Motorola flip phones as well? o_O

Reply #65 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Jen, reply 63
I will be a foundling, but I hope IF you move the game to steam I won't have to rebuy the game.

Not sure what you mean by "move the game to steam"? The game will be released on Steam. Not via SD Central. I have read nothing about it being released somewhere else other than steam.

Reply #66 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Hey everyone. :)  Excited to see GC3 moving forward!

Sentient species taste better...

Reply #67 from GalCiv3 Forums Top
Multiplayer....the only aspect Galac Civ II was missing. HEEEEELSSSSS YESSSSSSSS
Reply #68 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting KzintiPatriarch, reply 66
Hey everyone. Excited to see GC3 moving forward!

G'day KP! Great to see you around!
Quoting Ascendic, reply 67
Multiplayer....the only aspect Galac Civ II was missing. HEEEEELSSSSS YESSSSSSSS

Thank frak you didn't say "carriers, the only thing missing from GC2"
;P

Reply #70 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Awesome, best news in a long time. I still play GalCiv2 from time to time, because it's simply still the best space strategy game. Instant Elite founder :cylon:

Reply #71 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I'm going with

 

"Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" too.

 

Just take my money. KTNXBI!

Reply #73 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Hey all, the intro cinematic looks fantastic, I am really looking forward both to the campaign, which sounds great if it plays out the story behind the cinematic... be great to play that story as well as finally play multiplayer sand box mode gal civ... talk about replayability, it will be fantastic.

 

Go Stardock...

 

Jumped on the elite founder bandwagon!

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Reply #75 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Neilo, reply 64
Are these people still using Nokia 5110 or Motorola flip phones as well?

Close lmao :)

I still have my trusty Nokia 6310i :thumbsup:

Originally got it principally as a car phone, never had the urge to get the latest tweet every 10 seconds or gaze at the not-so-smiling-visage of the guy on the other end. I find I can survive the day without the urge to gaze on my email every 2 mins when not in the office or at home.

Last but no means least my Bank Manager loves it - it costs me peanuts, I can live without paying aka £40 a month for the latest zipedee-do-da and take copious pics that I would end up deleting ..... *sigh*

Technology is a wonderful thing .... I'm well into it be under no illusion .... but, I can live without the latest dial-an-intrusion mobile. I'll wait another generation or two for the 4th Generation mobiles to settle down, and attain sensible cost, that factors out "look at my dinky toy" syndrome :rofl: