So, being 64-bit this would not run on a 32-bit OS, correct?
Not on a 32bit system - or Processor. So ... that's not a lot of people these days. Steam says around 14% of users are using a 32bit system of Vista or later.
Tredecim wrote: I'm just wondering, would anybody of us here spend the 100 USD ? It's almost a bit too high for me..
If it was just software I might, but no game warrants 100 USD. Period. I remember Planetary Annihilation asking like $90 bucks for alpha access when its basically WZ2100 but for $90 more, and slightly better graphics lol
WOW. $100 is ridiculous. How do they justify such a cost?
Seriously, base PC game ($50) + Expansions (2x$20) + DLC (?). Still doesn't justify paying that much before any are in a completed state. The "Founders Edition" is even more laughable; $40 bucks to play beta for 3-5 months and a $10 off coupon?
I refuse to pre-order just based on principle. They're just going to lower the price after the diehard fans shell over the benjamin. Now I will be waiting for the reviews, regardless. This just turns buyers like me off...
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Edit : So it took over 2 years after the release of GalCivII to release its 2 expansions. Just to keep in mind if anyone is considering this. Also of note, there is no option to just pre-purchase the base game, its either beta access + coupon, or you have to buy everything (likely YEARS before you actually get what you 'paid' for)
Tredecim wrote: I'm just wondering, would anybody of us here spend the 100 USD ? It's almost a bit too high for me..
No!
I am going to wait until the game has been out for a year, and it's on a steam flash sale for 75% off before I even consider it. StarDock will never get a full purchase from me again. They have lost my trust.
Most recent is Elemental: War of Magic and that prolonged beta test.
Divine_Moments_of_Truth wrote: They release unfinished, very buggy games.
Well then, I guess I'll have to try before I buy.
The only game from StarDock I've played is GCivII + expansions, so my experience with the company begins and ends there. I'll have to read up on the game's progress, and not be tempted by pre-order bonuses. Hopefully it will turn out nothing like their Elemental game supposedly did. Though from the game's wiki page, they seemed to go the same direction as ES - where game is continually updated with new features and expansions are included.
murph wrote: And I guess I don't keep up with Stardock enough. Why are you guys against pre-ordering/trusting Stardock? (quick summary?) Please let me know, I may pre-order....
Really??
Most recent is Elemental: War of Magic and that prolonged beta test.
"Endless Space was a nice addition to the genre and I've had a blast playing over 300 hours of it. Unfortunately, it only took us about halfway to fulfilling the potential of a truly great 4x space strategy game. It's such an underserved market. I hope someone else takes up the challenge."
Well, I'm pleased to report that someone else had indeed taken up the challenge. Stardock just announced Galactic Civilizations III which will be exclusive to 64 bit PC's.
There is so much potential to be acted upon that it is mind blowing.
What I would love most of all, and would really set ES out from ever 4X out there is a massive expansion to how thE player deals with the people within their empire, the political party's, terrorists, criminal underworlds, pirates, religion and the different species.
Most 4x games focus on the combat, expansionist side of building empires but Id really love to see how players can manage their empires and make the game less about who colonises the most, or who shoots better but more about who's empire can be better managed to produce the results the player wants without causing all kinds of upheaval and civil war that might even destroy players and replace them with NPC computer empires who follow different beliefs and ideals.
Would've have preferred another expansion pack for ES from Amplitude. ES is probably the most underrated game I've ever played in my life. Deserves much more attention from the audience.
And I guess I don't keep up with Stardock enough. Why are you guys against pre-ordering/trusting Stardock? (quick summary?) Please let me know, I may pre-order....
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