Elite Founder vs Beta Early access questions

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Hi All

I am really looking forward to GalCiv3. Then I got this email yesterday reminding me that Elite Founder is still available for a few days. So I have a couple of questions.

If I buy Elite Founder today, does that mean that I will get continuous Alpha access up until the point that Beta is released (and then switch over)?

Elite Founder is a lot more expensive than Beta Access (£75.99 advertised on Steam vs $44.95 mentioned above). Does this mean that Beta access wont have all the expansions etc that come with Elite Founder?

Also, buying via Steam costs £75.99 but via StarDock it costs $99.99, which works out at around £60. Is there any reason to buy it on Steam?

Thank you

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

If that's true don't buy it on steam save your money for the apocalypse! Lol

Really, you get everything with the elite founders edition including all dlc and expansions and beta, so its worth it.

 

DARCA ;)

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top


Hi All

I am really looking forward to GalCiv3. Then I got this email yesterday reminding me that Elite Founder is still available for a few days. So I have a couple of questions.

If I buy Elite Founder today, does that mean that I will get continuous Alpha access up until the point that Beta is released (and then switch over)?

Yes.

Elite Founder is a lot more expensive than Beta Access (£75.99 advertised on Steam vs $44.95 mentioned above). Does this mean that Beta access wont have all the expansions etc that come with Elite Founder?

The beta version will only get you the base game.

Also, buying via Steam costs £75.99 but via StarDock it costs $99.99, which works out at around £60. Is there any reason to buy it on Steam?

Thank you

Nope, if you buy it from Stardock you will get a code to redeem on Steam.

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Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Alright DARCA, you convinced me (didn't take much). Thanks also Rhonin.

I did buy it through Stardock at $99.99, so at the current exchange rate, that does work out a lot cheaper than through Steam. I wonder if it will appear on my credit card as I expect.

Anyway, time to name a star before time runs out!

Reply #4 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I MADE A SALE! :rofl:

To bad I don't get anything for it apart from a fellow founder to talk to. Then again that's ok too. :)

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Reply #5 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

obviously we need a referral program!

Reply #6 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

How about some Karma instead  :grin: k1

Reply #7 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Is there any info on just how many expansions / dlcs there will be, and at what rate or pricing? Also does the free GCII ultimate on upgrade still apply?

 

Just wondering if anyone can make a good case for upgrading from regular to elite.

Reply #8 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Wraith367, reply 7
Is there any info on just how many expansions / dlcs there will be, and at what rate or pricing?

Frogboy talked about their plans here.

Quoting Wraith367, reply 7
Also does the free GCII ultimate on upgrade still apply?

I haven't heard about that. o_O

Reply #9 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Wraith367, reply 7

Is there any info on just how many expansions / dlcs there will be, and at what rate or pricing? Also does the free GCII ultimate on upgrade still apply?

 

Just wondering if anyone can make a good case for upgrading from regular to elite.

 

So far just the Snathi is official, but they've said they plan on at least 2 expansions and more DLC.

 

Free GalCiv II ultimate on Steam for founder's?- I didn't hear that.

 

 

Reply #10 from Stardock Forums Top

So I purchased the founders beta edition when it first came out and am thinking of getting the founders elite edition. what is the best way to do this or is it even possible to do an upgrade?

Disregard: Found the upgrade option on the site.

Reply #11 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Alstein, reply 9

Free GalCiv II ultimate on Steam for founder's?- I didn't hear that.

 

The offer was from an email a few months ago - I was just wondering if it was a special promotion or a general bonus for upgrading. Email didn't specify.