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Topic: Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth (Read 49164 times)
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Ingmar
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There are a ton of detailed preview videos out there for this that they've done; I think it looks like it is going to be fantastic.
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Sky
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I certainly hope you are less than wrong.
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naum
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There are a ton of detailed preview videos out there for this that they've done; I think it looks like it is going to be fantastic.
Might be. But past XP with this game maker leads me to believe I should wait until the first major patch (not just minor patches) before it is a polished worthy game play experience.
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Ruvaldt
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Granted, Civ V wasn't that great upon release, but XCom: Enemy Unkown was awesome as soon as it came out and it is the more recent example. Firaxis is capable of creating good games that don't need patches to make them good.
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calapine
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There are a ton of detailed preview videos out there for this that they've done; I think it looks like it is going to be fantastic.
I certainly hope you are less than wrong.
Ingmar and me seem to be polar opposites in regard to game taste, so consequently I hope he will hate it. Impression from someone who had their hands on it: "better civ game, recommended, civ fans should get addicted."
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Rishathra
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Does anyone here remember Civilization: Test of Time? It was basically a bunch of Civ 2 mods that were packaged together and sold at retail. The future themed one was actually really fantastic, and my favorite incarnation of Civilization to date. Beyond Earth has me hoping I'll hit that high again.
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Ingmar
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There are a ton of detailed preview videos out there for this that they've done; I think it looks like it is going to be fantastic.
I certainly hope you are less than wrong.
Ingmar and me seem to be polar opposites in regard to game taste, so consequently I hope he will hate it. Impression from someone who had their hands on it: "better civ game, recommended, civ fans should get addicted." You're never going to forgive me for hating Witcher 2, are you?
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Ragnoros
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I'm excited about this, but don't want to get burned on another pre-order.
Those of you feeling more adventurous, do post impressions when you get a chance.
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Sky
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I'm kind of torn.
I've pre-ordered every Civ title after the first one.
And for 3, 4 and 5 I've played it a couple hours and shelved it until the second expansion completes it.
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MrHat
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Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
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Was all excited to play this after midnight tonight, but it doesn't release until Thursday.
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lamaros
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Am I petty for caring that this game isn't as pretty as Civ 5?
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Sky
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I've been playing FFH2 again and thinking the same thing.
I get over it quickly, of course.
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Typhon
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Was all excited to play this after midnight tonight, but it doesn't release until Thursday.
Steam says Oct 24th, which is Friday.
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tmp
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It depends where you live. Apparently it unlocks at the same time everwhere, which makes it early Friday morning in Australia and parts of Asia, late Thursday evening on the west coast of U.S. and anything in-between for the people in-between. detailed map for the in-betweens.
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Sky
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So west coast gets to play Thursday night, east coast sucks it. Nice.
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Typhon
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So west coast gets to play Thursday night, east coast sucks it. Nice.
Da Fuq!?
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MrHat
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Out of the frying pan, into the fire.
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It depends where you live. Apparently it unlocks at the same time everwhere, which makes it early Friday morning in Australia and parts of Asia, late Thursday evening on the west coast of U.S. and anything in-between for the people in-between. detailed map for the in-betweens. That map has unexpected production values.
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calapine
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So west coast gets to play Thursday night, east coast sucks it. Nice.
Da Fuq!? If it makes you feel better, East Coast and West Coast will be be able to play at same MOMENT, just the time shown on the c'clock will be different, due to time zones. Funny thing is an east coaster will be able to play on the 23rd at 9 pm, while I have to wait until the 24th 1 am, when in actuality I will be launching the game 5 hours earlier! In conclusion, regional differentiations feel outdated. Releases should be simultaneous world wide nowadays. We are living in the future, basically!
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Merusk
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I keep getting tempted by the idea of this game, but think I need to dig out my AC disks instead. Nothing's going to match Nerve Stapling your Fascist faction to quell rebellion while you churn out another 4 mindworms to slaughter the naive Gaian forces.
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Sky
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lamaros
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The one thing that will make me buy this is if any reviews say "the AI is much better".
An almost impossible task, but still.
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calapine
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Btw, probably known already from the prio Civ iterations: http://well-of-souls.com/civ/civbe_overview.htmlIt's pretty nice if you want to read up on what affinities do, virtues, how the tech tree looks, etc etc... Edit: An "Oh my!" at this victory condition: Emancipation (Supremacy): annihilate humanity on Earth. Er, I mean, "free" them from their biological bodies. - Research Orbital Networks and build a Lasercom Satellite to reestablish communication with Earth.
- Achieve Supremacy level 13 and build the Emancipation Gate planetary wonder.
- Send military units through the gate to effect the mass genocide of humanity on Earth. Er, I mean, "liberate" them from their trifling, unenlightened existence.
- Go directly to Hell. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.
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« Last Edit: October 22, 2014, 12:57:59 AM by calapine »
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Yoru
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Well, now I know what my first game will be...
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Caved and pre-ordered. GMG has it for 25% off right now.
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calapine
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Caved and pre-ordered. GMG has it for 25% off right now.
Not for me, just looked. Also I am pretty sure you Americunts (I mean that in a nice way!) pay less than whatever is the currency exchange for € 49.99. *grumble grumble* Edit: I take everything back. Going on greenmangaming shows me the normal price, with no hint of a discount. But using This Link (found via googling) redirects to GMG with the game 25% off. Proof: Bought as well. Thank you Velorath for the tip.
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« Last Edit: October 22, 2014, 07:51:44 AM by calapine »
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Merusk
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The 6 free gifts are 6 custom maps? Oh, marketing.
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Ragnoros
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I am so weak...
See you all Thursday!
(Thanks for the deal calapine)
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Typhon
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If it makes you feel better, East Coast and West Coast will be be able to play at same MOMENT, just the time shown on the c'clock will be different, due to time zones. Funny thing is an east coaster will be able to play on the 23rd at 9 pm, while I have to wait until the 24th 1 am, when in actuality I will be launching the game 5 hours earlier! In conclusion, regional differentiations feel outdated. Releases should be simultaneous world wide nowadays. We are living in the future, basically! thanks, wouldn't have known this without you!
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kaid
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I keep getting tempted by the idea of this game, but think I need to dig out my AC disks instead. Nothing's going to match Nerve Stapling your Fascist faction to quell rebellion while you churn out another 4 mindworms to slaughter the naive Gaian forces.
I loved the nerve stapling guy. Okay bitchy workers get back to your jobs or I will "fix" this problem once and for all!
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calapine
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Ragnoros
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Why did they just leave the settlers in their dirty earth clothes? Seems like some swanky spacesuits would have been in order.
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Malakili
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Why did they just leave the settlers in their dirty earth clothes? Seems like some swanky spacesuits would have been in order.
Yeah, I was thinking that too. They are going to be in stasis for a while, I can't imagine those nasty cloths they happen to be wearing the day they got on the ship are going get the job done.
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schild
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The GMG sale almost had me, but I can't bring myself to give Sid Meier even 25% off retail. Will buy @ $25 or less for the bundled edition.
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lamaros
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Caved and pre-ordered. GMG has it for 25% off right now.
Not for me, just looked. Also I am pretty sure you Americunts (I mean that in a nice way!) pay less than whatever is the currency exchange for € 49.99. *grumble grumble* Edit: I take everything back. Going on greenmangaming shows me the normal price, with no hint of a discount. But using This Link (found via googling) redirects to GMG with the game 25% off. Bought as well. Thank you Velorath for the tip. I wanted to do this when it showed the game as $37 instead of $89.99 - yes, that is what they are trying to charge Australians - but it went and turned in to $63 when put in to the cart. Evil bastards. Edit: Did find the other one worked though. $41 got me over the line here...
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Teleku
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GMG apparently doesn't want my money, as it refuses my Visa Credit Card, Mastercard Debit card, and even pay pal account, since it can't groke my ip is in Poland and my cards are all US. I even tried on my work PC which is VPN'ed back to the US as a washington IP, still no go. Guess they really don't want my money.
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