Map Pack DLC Now Available for Galactic Civilizations III

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The Map Pack DLC includes 8 new maps which range in size from gigantic 18 player areas to intimate maps perfectly sized for two-player duels. Players can also design their own galaxies with the all new custom map editor.

New maps include:

  • Six Pillars - A large Map, with six symmetrical clusters surrounding a super black hole, designed for large matches for up to six players.

  • Clash - A medium sized symmetrical map designed for a large scale duel.

  • Snowflake - Medium sized balanced map of near identical star systems, designed for up to 18 players.

  • Core - A medium sized symmetrical map, surrounding a cast core of nebulae and resources, designed for up to six players.

  • Joust - A tiny two player map that is perfectly balanced for a duel, but with plenty of resources to keep.

  • Quadrants - Small, four-sided and balanced. Divided by vast asteroid fields and optimized for four players.

  • Round Table - Tiny and symmetrical. Designed for quick and balanced six player games.

  • Milky Way - Explore the canon Galactic Civilizations galaxy, starting from Earth in this immense scenario.

The Galactic Civilizations III Map Pack DLC is available now for $4.99 through Stardock or Steam.

If you are a Galactic Civilizations III Elite Founder:
The Map Pack DLC was automatically added to your Steam account free of charge, and can be accessed under “Galactic Civilizations III” in the “DLC” section, enjoy!

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Yes, I saw that there was a download at 12pm EST and that I then had a Map pack. Looking into checking it out later. Thanks!

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

As i said on Facebook, its a great day to be an Elite Founder!

 

:grin:

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Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Larsenex, reply 2

As i said on Facebook, its a great day to be an Elite Founder!

 

:grin:

Ha! I didn't realize that was you. :)

Reply #4 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I purchased and downloaded this content.

When I click on load maps I see all of the ones listed, except for Milky Way.

Do I need to do something different to access this map?

 

Reply #5 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 3


Quoting Larsenex,
reply 2

As i said on Facebook, its a great day to be an Elite Founder!

 

:grin:



Ha! I didn't realize that was you. :)

 

Gah! Now you all can see what I look like....

Reply #6 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

So you have to buy this DLC to get the map editor?

 

Reply #7 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Fred, reply 4

I purchased and downloaded this content.

When I click on load maps I see all of the ones listed, except for Milky Way.

Do I need to do something different to access this map?

 

I read somewhere, a while back that they limited the map size according to your RAM size.  I tried searching and can't find the post, though.

How much RAM do you have?

Reply #8 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Map editor sounds interesting. But I`m not interested in the multiplayer maps. Can you do something special with the editor what the standard random generator can`t?

Reply #10 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Fred, reply 4

I purchased and downloaded this content.

When I click on load maps I see all of the ones listed, except for Milky Way.

Do I need to do something different to access this map?

 

It's in the scenarios.

 

Reply #11 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I'm an elite founder and I steam doesn't  recognize that it seems. The DLC is not added and i can buy it from Steam. Already paid for this :/ 

Even logged onto stardock.com to double check on my account that I indeed had an Elite Founder status and I do.

 

What gives, Stardock?

 

p.s

Right, so I think I found the maps under "Load map" when you're making a new game. Kind of confusing to have it available for purchase on steam while they're showing up in-game.

Reply #12 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

The map editor is awesome!

One question though - is there a way to specify which AI race gets which homeworld? It looks like the AI gets randomly assigned to the systems that are tagged as homeworlds. It would be a bit of a bummer if you could not specify that the Altarian AI starts on the Altaria...

Reply #13 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Aruthiel, reply 11

I'm an elite founder and I steam doesn't  recognize that it seems. The DLC is not added and i can buy it from Steam. Already paid for this :/ 

Even logged onto stardock.com to double check on my account that I indeed had an Elite Founder status and I do.

 

What gives, Stardock?

 

p.s

Right, so I think I found the maps under "Load map" when you're making a new game. Kind of confusing to have it available for purchase on steam while they're showing up in-game.

You need to right-click GalCiv III in Steam, select properties, and then DLC. You should see it listed there.

Steam will show the store page for a product, that's just how Steam works.

Reply #14 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 10


Quoting Fred Cerequas,
reply 4

I purchased and downloaded this content.

When I click on load maps I see all of the ones listed, except for Milky Way.

Do I need to do something different to access this map?

 



It's in the scenarios.

 

And for those who don't know, "Scenarios" can be accessed by clicking on the Campaign button from the main menu. :)  "Milky Way" is under the "Standalone Scenarios" section underneath the "Campaign" section. 

Reply #15 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Any chance you could release the Milky Way map and make it customizable so we can get rid of minor factions, adjust space pirates and change victory conditions? The map looks really cool, but I'd like to be able to change the terms I play it on, I really like conquest. 

Reply #16 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Adrian, you beat me to the question. How can we specify the home system we create for each custom race? It seems to offer "random" as the only option. 

Is it as simple as naming the Homeworld the same name we gave the custom race?

1) If I copied and created the Terrans, will the game recognize them and put them in the right system? Same for the other races.

2) What about all the customs? How can I fit them into the prpoer systems. (It will suck if the Drengin are using Mentar as their home world.)

3) I can see where my custom race will obviously go in the right system...I'm the only human playing. 

Please let us know if anyone figures out a way to manipulate this and put all the factions where they belong. There must be some combination of using the help key and something like "localplayer" to manipulate this seemingly small hurdle.

Thanks

 

Reply #17 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

To be honest I would have hoped they spent this month fixing the AI and a few other bugs & crashes. Love the fact that we get content, but the AI is dumb.

 

Little bit disappointed.

v_v

Reply #18 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting shadow00122, reply 17

To be honest I would have hoped they spent this month fixing the AI and a few other bugs & crashes. Love the fact that we get content, but the AI is dumb.

Little bit disappointed.

The people working on the maps aren't the people who would work on the AI, as I understand it improving the AI is mostly Brad's hobby and he will I'm sure have been spending time on it.

1.1 did have some AI improvements in it, as with previous games the AI will continue to get tweaks and improvements for years to come. So just to repeat the point I don't see how production of Map DLC will have had any impact on time available for Brad to work on AI fixes or improvements.

Reply #19 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

I want you to be right. I just don't wanna see this game die down with DLC's being released for cash and no updates. I guess it's the fear of how most companies support their games as of late. STARDOCK got a great record for supporting their titles, it's the fear in me speaking.

Would be nice to see the AI work like Civs IV. They were relentless.\

Anycase, thanks for clarifying, puts me a bit at ease.

 

:thumbsup:

Reply #20 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

We just released a significant update yesterday as well. GalCiv III is planned to be supported with updates, DLC, and expansions for the next few years.

https://forums.galciv3.com/468201

 

Reply #21 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Okay so I am a founder (hence the badge), but have no access to the new DLC. Checked the DLC tab in the properties window in steam. No luck. Any thoughts? 

Reply #22 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

nvm

Reply #23 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

..Where is the Milky Way map? I have all the others, but not that one. (The one I really cared about)

Reply #24 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting harmonic42, reply 23

..Where is the Milky Way map? I have all the others, but not that one. (The one I really cared about)

The Milky Way map is used if you select Campaign from the main menu and then select the Milky Way stand alone scenario.  It does not appear to be available for sandbox games (yet).

Reply #25 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting brennanmcconnell, reply 21

Okay so I am a founder (hence the badge), but have no access to the new DLC. Checked the DLC tab in the properties window in steam. No luck. Any thoughts? 

You may be a founder, however, are you an elite founder?  I don't remember if the regular founders get a badge as well...