Does Anyone Remember Gal Civ I on OS/2?

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This game just brought me down memory lane. I remember buying and playing Galalctic Civilations I for OS/2 ver 2.0. This was the only OS that the game played on and this was back in 1994 or 95. Back then Stardock was only an OS/2 coimpany and one of the few who only made the games for OS/2. I see that it has evolved very nicely since then.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I must admit I played the OS/2 version on a server at work with several other technicians in the early 90's.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I've always wanted to play it. I wonder how hard it would be for someone at Stardock to port it. Hint Hint
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I read about the storyline - apparently the colony ship Santa Maria's micro-impulse drive malfunctioned and was sent into another galaxy where some of the current races resided (Albeit in a less developed form). I got all this from a google search, so I'm hoping it's right! Either way, the game was apparently very good from what I've read, so I'd definitely be interested in seeing/playing it.

As I said, it sounds fun, and I would definitely like to see a port sometime in the future!  Of course, you're pretty busy at the moment, what with Dark Avatar, etc, but if you find time to port it... *nudge, nudge*
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Yes that is correct. At the time, there was no CDROM version for it. Instead it had to be installed from 10 Floppy Disks.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yep, I've played it many times. In fact I've still got the box and floppies. Art was a little tacky, but I've fond memories of the game and OS.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

O/S 2 & Galactic Civ - man, what a delicious memory. Introduced me to strategy games. If IBM had known how to market....Windoze would either be a much better product or just a memory.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I'm at home now, trying to cure a cracked vertebra. Not fun. My girlfriend is picking up GCII for me this afternoon. I've spent so many hours on the OS/2 version all those years ago. Entire weekends without sleep or food. How much different is the current version compared to the OS/2 original? Most importantly, does it suck you in as effectively, making you completely forget about time?
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/Bjorn
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Most importantly, does it suck you in as effectively, making you completely forget about time?


Yes.
Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top
Most importantly, does it suck you in as effectively, making you completely forget about time?

Yes.

I concur. It has that "just one more turn" quality that finds you sitting in front of the screen at 2:00 AM and you have to get up to go to work at 5:00 AM.

Dang it!