Silverbeacher

From the Shadows in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

A stale wind whistled through the crumbling remains of the abandoned city that was once the capital of a powerful empire. Pulling his cloak closer around him, the one that others called Eratan, looked solemnly at the sky above. Once, in his youth, it was filled with many bright stars, but now only the dim light of a few distant pinpricks reached his eyes. A tear began to form but the dry air left his eyes and skin parched. He continued on in this fashion, walking down with his cloak pulled t

Reply to Regarding Used Copies of GalCiv II in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

OK, so I just logged onto SDC to see how to go about updating (ie if my registration was to change hands). yes, it is easy and possible to switch that information. now however, if i were to have OTHER stardock products, I would lose the ability to update them. I can understand how this could be an issue to SOME individuals, since you would be losing the ability to update your other legitimate products. Unfortunately, with today's technology, companies feel the need to take steps to in

Reply to Regarding Used Copies of GalCiv II in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

May I point out that is has been stated prior that while Stardock does not support used games, a person DOES retain the right to sell the game at a later date. What people seem to be missing (and what the second-hand users need to make sure they get) is that if you are going to sell your game, you must sell EVERYTHING that comes with it, this INCLUDES your registration. It is UNFAIR and UNETHICAL to sell the game for a profit for YOURSELF (NOT the company) and yet retain the ability to still p

Reply to Regarding Used Copies of GalCiv II in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

First off let me say that I was saved by Stardock's policy because I lost my discs when I moved down to college and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to play DA anymore, thankfully, after a quick launch of SDC, and a few minutes later, I was kicking some Drengin butt. Similar to this is when I lost my SimCity 4 discs. Guess what I had to do? that's right, go out and shell ANOTHER $30 for a game that I already owned. But anyhow to second-hand games. When you, the BUYER, purchases

Reply to The Krynn--Brad's gift to maso + players? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

miw72, but...playing as the Krynn is a lil different; yeah, their science resrch is weak but, take some econ bonuses and morale boosts, and raise those taxes, and just buy yer way into history. i always play wiht the tech victory off but obv i wanna be at least in the Top 2-3 on research and the high taxes i can get from the Krynn allow to build and/or buy many things that just aren't as easily attainable with other races with different focuses. Sure, i could take the Altarians and max out rese

Reply to Racial Attributes - Preferences in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

I follow similar paths to Wyndstar is suggesting: in my latest game i am playing as the Krynn (don't have my exact data in front of me) with 45% Economy (10+30+5), 60 Defense (50+10), Moral 65 (50+15), Pop. Growth 25 (10+15), with my espionage being innate at 50. Being Universalists. I had tried the same basic idea with a custom race, but the Krynn's native morale really boosted it all and made it work for me. I think its like April 2225 now and I am easily making 75-150BC per turn with a 98-1

For The Love of Money in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Alright, while first off, I'm back and I'm jumping right in with my undertaking (that I have been tweaking for the last few days) of a new game and AAR. This first post will just be showing the game and race set up, and my start position. MAP SETTINGS Gigantic No Research Victory Path Common Habitable Planets Abundant Planets Abundant Stars, Asteroids, and Anomolies Very Fast Research 8 Minor Races Difficulty: Painful Note before going

Reply to Do any of you do this? Or am I insane? in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

I'm too busy thinking up story lines to go with all the things I'm doing in the game to be distracted by music or television; cuz if I was watching tv it would be Stargate sg1 or Atlantis and I prolly wouldn't be getting any gaming done at all

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Unfortunately, I lost all info pertaining to this AAR and game over the summer. And besides, its been months since I've posted on it. So....I declare this AAR officially ended. I hope all my readers enjoyed what I wrote so far and would give my future AARs a good reading also. I'm hard at work creating my next one right now, which, once I'm done, I may try to upload in Scenario format since it will have many, many different ways to be played. THANKS!!! -Silverbeacher-

Reply to Attempt at "all econ" approach AAR in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

SWEET! the funny thing is I decided this morning (well, ok, I've been mulling it over a while now) about doing an Econ-centric race for a new game, so I have been preparing a game all day for that. In my game (that I'm still tweaking all the pre-game stats) my custom race has the Super Trade ability, with econ, influence, and morale bonuses and are Federalists. I realize Pop. Growth and many of the parties are more suited long-term but in my game each race has very specific bonus abilities and

Reply to Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

i think the most important thing is to thank Stardock for continuing to listen to the players and even taking the time to even do minor changes to the game. Yes, there are some things I don't like (planetary invasions, some micro-management issues, game performance issues) but those are all very insubstantial to my overall gaming experience which will be vastly increased by the map and campaign editors being released (of which the announcement of those were what made me the most excited) I

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

OK, wow...its been a CRAZY few months, and I've been super busy with class and work, but now summer's here (which is our slow time at work), and hopefully I can get back to playing DA more. I was looking over my own AAR and its been so long since I've played, I was even surprised by what was going on hahaha. OK, hopefully, back in full force soon.

Reply to Upon a Sea of Stars in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

lol, TRUST me, I know how it goes; best of luck...again... and we'll all still be here reading...again

Reply to Tell us what you'd like in Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar 1.6! in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

btw, Serptico, I really like those "super weapon" ideas, they just sound cool

Reply to Tell us what you'd like in Galactic Civilizations II: Dark Avatar 1.6! in GalCiv II News GalCiv2 Forums

Most, if not all, of what I would like has been mentioned somewhere, but I'm just adding my name to it... I'm going to try and stick with things that can probably be done for an update as compared to a new game. -Rebalancing of ethical alignments; and/or bonuses to making "good" decisions when prompted. -Teams/Coalitions: If I am able to select "Team" for another race in the setup screen to side with myself (which is already there) then I would like to be able to put

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

its working for me so far

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

the Cirrians will always be referred to as "Cirrians" unless its a derogatory comment from the Drengin; but its something I will try to minimize confusion on, thanks! also, i hope everyone is enjoying so far! can't say i'm getting a lot of feedback, but I will say that I am absolutely loving the reporter viewpoint from you D; its a great add, kinda reminds me of what would happen if E News was covering the big items instead of entertainment

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

The Cirrian Star Imperium is an empire spanning over twenty-four worlds who's history spans two millennia and begins in Ancient Rome. In about the year 180AD, when Rome was under the governorship of Marcus Aurelius, an advanced and mysterious race of aliens took a great number of Romans and transplanted them for reasons unknown on the far side of the galaxy, on a planet that they called Cirria. They also took Marcus Aurelius immediately before his death, cloned him, transplanted his mind, and

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Authors Note: More on the backstory of the Cirrians later....also, the events in Rakhen's council chamber occurred about a year after the Cyclone first encountered the Cirrians. Earth, Torians, and Cirrians have a fragile alliance but nothing official. The council chamber meeting on Cirria, which occurred concurrently with Rakhen, is where Cirria and Earth decide to formally ally themselves against the Drengin.

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Aurelius, Cirria Grand Senate Chamber “Today is a momentous day! For over two millennia we have grown and prospered on this world, away from our brethren, and we have become a mighty nation. And now, the time has come where we can aid our brothers and sisters against this evil that is spreading throughout the galaxy. Senators, I need to not convince many of you still that this is the right thing to do. We shall fight against the Drengin and their dominion, and we shall win. We w

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Chapter IV: Dark Horizons “M’Lord, once again the pesky humans and their allies have thwarted our advances into their space.” spoke Commodore Tarkas as he lowered himself close to the floor. Vice Lord Rakhen growled and spun on the underling “Enough! Lord Kona is sick of this annoyance, but he is not as…forgiving as I am Tarkas. Twice now, I have given you the command of a fleet of warships to either bring these pests under our control or to exterminate them, and twice you hav

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

Chapter III: Fall from Grace "Madam Vice-President, you must come with me." Arianna Ellahan, the only daughter of a Lunar governor and a Commonwealth senator, looked up from her mahogany desk. She was tall, and lanky, as her Lunar roots would allow for, but emoted an exotic presence with her bronze skin and raven hair. Lifting her head softly, she let her hazel eyes meet the military officer in front of her. “Immediately, Madam Vice-President.” And V

Reply to The Terran Commonwealth in AARs GalCiv2 Forums

So its been a few days since I have posted (and a few games later also), anyhow after the game ended (with my utter annihilation) I decided to see what was wrong. There were a few things, such as being on Suicide level for one (I did wonder how the Drengin and Yor became so powerful so quick) and research was on slow instead of normal. These coupled with mistakes on my end, well, quite simply determined the overall outcome quite early in the game. But after starting a new game, with t

Reply to Tips for newbies in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

Final note, and this is true for Terran starts for sure, depends for other races. But those asteroids RIGHT next door to you? FREE production basically, which is GREAT when yer an economic homeworld because each one about equals the starting factory anyhow, and Earth is only a Level 10, so chances are you weren't gonna build more than 3 or 4 factories anyhow.

Reply to Tips for newbies in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

Different point and the case for your homeworld being Economic NOT manafacturing, even though its been one really really hard for me to part with Your homeworld is the ONLY world for a LONG time that will be at or near full population which means TAXES. Take FULL advantage of that. Build your market centers, some happiness centers (keep em in the bedroom instead of out on the steets), and a farm unit or two. This will give you the economic surplus necc to BUY all of your colony ships