CommanderGizmo

Reply to Purchasing TotA? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

The CD version only has a CD in a sleeve. That is it.

Reply to Purchasing TotA? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

I'm not so sure you get a printed manual :D

Reply to How do I stop the blight of industrial sector? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

Did you happen to mention which version of the game you are playing?

Reply to Purchasing TotA? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

By the way, keep in mind that that retail store box would have cost the extra $10 plus tax.

Reply to Purchasing TotA? in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

Correct. You cannot purchase a retail box in a store.

Reply to Is this supposed to happen? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Actually it seems that this very event is how World War I got started. Were there any alliances before the random event?

Reply to Dell ups the ante on the Windows experience in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

[quote]Personally my first act after buying a new PC (back in the days before I just started building my own) was to wipe the preinstalled software off the hard drive. This looks like it would be further incentive to do so. Really Vinraith?[/quote] I always build my own now, but many of my customers have this done (which is not cheap) because it can turn an ok computer into a useful tool. Unfortunately, this does not fix Vista's ridiculous usage of resources. On the other han

Reply to Help! Getting creamed in fleet combat in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

They do indeed. First of all, the first shot rule no longer applies unless you are the only one with the first strike super ability. Otherwise, each ship gets a shot even if it is destroyed in the first round. The weapon techs don't seem to favor smaller ships quite so much (though still more than I'd like them to) as well.

Reply to Have these forums slowed down or is it just me? in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

May I humbly suggest that your web server is hitting a request limit. In the past, behavior with the exact appearance of the issues here were caused by the hosting software hitting a software limit on the number of concurrent requests. Naturally you have probably already checked that, but what does it hurt to mention it? One might also be inclined to note that the server always eventually responds (at least over here), so it is getting the request and is queuing them.

Reply to Does anyone one else find that they play the game zoomed out far enough for icons? in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

I play zoomed out as well, but adjust the detail zoom level so I still see the 3D layer. I typically have it so I can just flick the scroll wheel to get the tactical display and then flick it again to go back. Quite a nice system actually.

Reply to {UPDATED} New Races -- From Me to You in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

Thanks Kona. I have updated the links above to your hosting space.

Reply to Dell ups the ante on the Windows experience in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

[quote]Vista isn't being well received. This is a way to make it easier for users to use Vista.[/quote] Can you guys do anything to make Vista less of a resource hog? I think that is the major problem with switching. Second to its plethora of bugs and UI failures. That I would pay for.

Reply to Insignifica in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

I suppose it reflects a lack of intel by the given race. Mayhaps they would be more intimidating if they knew what techs you had.

Reply to {UPDATED} New Races -- From Me to You in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

[quote]Rapidshare appears to be down as the link just times out. Any chance of an alternative d/l location please?[/quote] The links appear fine from here as well. Where are you connecting from? I have an alternate host lined up, but havn't heard back yet. Oogje, where are you?

Reply to TA - Major Exploit Using Colony Manager in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I feel the same way you do, but I don't think the AI's can use it. I kinda like the freedom though.

Reply to Cannot restore Twilight of the Arnor using Stardock central archive in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I had similar issues with Impulse installs. Sorry to hear about your problem, but as of now the best bet is to just go through the headache as that will take less time than fixing it.

TA - Major Exploit Using Colony Manager in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

It has been discovered that a player can purchase colony upgrades without limit in a single turn by using the colony management screen. If it has already been reported, please disregard.

Reply to Help! Getting creamed in fleet combat in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

You will need to post some numbers for one of the fleet battles for anyone to be sure what your problem is.

Reply to Go to bed already! in Game Talk GalCiv2 Forums

An in game timer would be much more useful and effective. I already keep a timer by the computer when gaming and have dual display with clock. Most folks don't though.

Reply to {UPDATED} New Races -- From Me to You in Twilight of the Arnor GalCiv2 Forums

Ok, so FF didn't catch a few spelling errors. Neither did notepad. Stupid programs not doing my job! Oh well, I've fixed all those annoying spelling errors and re uploaded the race files. Enjoy!

Reply to Where is the CDKey located? I looked in the manual but it is not in the back. in Galactic Civilizations II GalCiv2 Forums

Did you do a digital download or purchase it retail?

Reply to Place your bets...... in Personal Computing GalCiv2 Forums

Since I call about hundreds of accounts (wow! thats not an exaggeration!), one would think I could get a special code or something.

Reply to Must have two colony modules? in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

Are both of them in components and take up the same space?

Reply to need help from techies in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

This sounds like a possible heat problem. If the framerate lowers over time while playing, something is changing over that time. Check that your card is not overheating, and that the system processor and chipset are running nice and cool. Also, you should make sure that your are in hardware rendering mode. If you are in software mode you will get terrible performance.

Reply to Must have two colony modules? in Bug Reports GalCiv2 Forums

I believe your problem is that you removed the real colony module. The base ship appears to have two, but one is just jewelry. You probably removed the real one, but left the fake one. One colony module will care 250 colonists in TA.