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Civilization: Beyond Earth |OT| - The Future of Mankind
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Unhandled Exception
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Broke as shit right now but still just bought the $37 deal from GMG. Gotta have it.
Fragamemnon
Member
PCWorld -9.0
I think this game is more or less reviewing about where I thought it would. One thing I'm noting as I read the reviews-people who are versed in literary scifi adore the game's use of it, while those who might not have as much exposure (like the IGN reviewer) do struggle with how the thematic elements manifest in the game (such as in the tech web).
I think this game is more or less reviewing about where I thought it would. One thing I'm noting as I read the reviews-people who are versed in literary scifi adore the game's use of it, while those who might not have as much exposure (like the IGN reviewer) do struggle with how the thematic elements manifest in the game (such as in the tech web).
So... this isn't Alpha Centauri 2 which everyone wan--
--Oh. Guess I'll wait for a Steam sale (or hopefully Fireaxis finally puts up a demo of one of their Civs on Steam) to try it. :/ I really wanted an Alpha Centauri 2, but I guess this isn't it. :/
The new tech tree system sounds interesting at least. I really wish Civ would've broke from "trees" earlier. Being able to pick and choose (if I'm reading this right) what you want to research earlier/later is nice.
Impossiburu
Neo Member
My TechnoBuffalo review and a "Buy" recommendation. Awesome game, I'm addicted.
I've always enjoyed Civ games, but I'm not the type to dump billions of hours into them. I could see that changing here, and I'm pumped to keep playing.
I've always enjoyed Civ games, but I'm not the type to dump billions of hours into them. I could see that changing here, and I'm pumped to keep playing.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
This and Bayo 2 on the same day, what a week.
fluffydelusions
Member
Someone make a review thread pls
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I already got mine.
Neuromancer
Member
I've been wanting a good planetary colonization game for years. I'm a little worried about it being too hard for me, particularly combat with other factions though. Long battles of attrition are not my strong suit.
Just start with an easy difficulty, the AI can barely scratch you there. Civ has difficulties for everyone.
Well said.
Civ games are mostly pretty easy if you start on easy(settler i think) for your first few games.
Plus its round based so you can take as much time as you want with research/building and commanding your units.
I warn you though, when Civ takes over time flies
Impossiburu
Neo Member
Civ games are mostly pretty easy if you start on easy(settler i think) for your first few games.
Plus its round based so you can take as much time as you want with research/building and commanding your units.
I warn you though, when Civ takes over time flies
I think it's called "Sputnik" here. But, yes, you can scale back and make this super approachable with a difficulty swap and more friendly planet choice.
Yea my problem I just no if I start playing Civ I'll never get round to Bayonetta 1 and 2...
Fragamemnon
Member
Yeah, it is more modern Civilzation than Alpha Centauri, for sure. Especially thematically, the faction differences in Civ:BE are much more muted than in SMAC (where the leaders had severe ideological differences that were irreconciliable), and some things like the social engineering options and the unit builder are not items that the modern-day Firaxis is going to put into a game.
Usually when people say they want a SMAC sequel they are talking in terms of faction thematics and certain key features like multilevel terrain terraforming/unit design/tunable civic options.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Good job on the OT, Frag!
Technosteve
Banned
Will this game be my new alpha centauri
I want to be able to nuke the planet after being a tree hugger for the entire game and have mindworms come out to screw everyone (including me) over if I don't sink the entire planet underwater.
The amount of options you had for SMAC was insane. This kinda sounds like an Sci-Fi expansion pack with rebalance/retooling for Civ5. Which is fine... but not really what I wanted when they initially announced it. :/
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
Hopefully someone more familiar with pc specs can help me. I want to play this on my older laptop. The CPU and RAM are definitely more than enough for this game; the only point of contention is my GPU. The recommended specs say AMD Radeon HD 5000 series or better. I have an HD 5870. Will this allow me to play at 1080p 30-60fps if my GPU meets the recommended spec and everything else outstrips it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
ShemhazaiX
Member
If you consider Alpha Centauri to be an interesting deviation from Civilization, yet obviously a spin off of the franchise, then yes it will.
If you're looking for a continuation of ideas and mechanics introduced in Alpha Centauri, then no, it won't.
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Just bought it literally 5 mins ago from GMG, even remember seeing an email about VIP and not bothering to open it the other day
Fuck. Coulda used my credit too to make it even cheaper, seems they've now made it so you can't use voucher + credit so I wasn't able to use any on the order I just made.ShemhazaiX
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I'm about 20 minutes through his video, and it feels that he's trying to push a narrative right now. I was fine with his negative overtones, until he started making complaints based on misinformation (tried launching a satellite then started complaining that he couldn't tell that he couldn't launch it, even though he did launch it.)
Dommel
Member
Think about all the money you're going to save by not leaving the house anymore for a few weeks.
Neuromancer
Member
OK I will take your advice and go with easy for my first play. Thanks.Civ games are mostly pretty easy if you start on easy(settler i think) for your first few games.
Plus its round based so you can take as much time as you want with research/building and commanding your units.
I warn you though, when Civ takes over time flies
Ethical Hedonism
Banned
Just gonna leave this here in anticipation for the unlock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_WSgMhfuic
you get a steam key right?
Yes.
Fragamemnon
Member
2K marketing actually used Final Countdown in their release trailer for the new Borderlands game and it was perfect.
gbpackers25
Member
Whoops somebody already said the IGN review
I gave it 7.5 in my review. Imho it's mostly reskinned CivV and the new gameplay elements (doctrines, quests, new tech tree) have little impact on the gameplay. I would buy it only if one still craves for more CivV gameplay and if one feels jaded with it (like me, after 276 hours of played CivV) then you can safely skip it, imho.
Review consensus seems to be that it's a about a 4/5. Lots of cool new stuff, but some old frustrations with the series remain such as diplomacy (my personal pet peeve), AI, and a late game that get bogged down in complexity. Generally, if you've been following the pre-release coverage, it's exactly what you expect the game to be, as Firaxis certainly hasn't been shy when it comes to showing it off - you probably already know by now whether you're going to love it or hate it. Fortunately for me, I fall into the former, so I can't wait. I'm planning on going to sleep early tonight so that I can wake up at like 4:00a tomorrow and get in a solid 5 hours before work.
Freakinchair
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ShemhazaiX
Member
Goddamn. Just saw that it still doesn't have Borderless Windowed mode. Has anyone ever given a legitimate reason NOT to include this feature in a game? I mean, I understand that it impacts performance, but isn't that the whole point of PC gaming? :[
The other cool thing about PC gaming is that there are workarounds for lots of stuff. Like borderless windows!
I'm not at home so I can't provide my exact solution but you can download scripts that allow you to switch virtually any windowed game into borderless fullscreen. Works perfectly for me.
Yeah, I just set up a free VPN for the first time. I'll try connecting to Japan when this unlocks.
I'm guessing you're in the US ?
I'm in the UK and have come to the conclusion they won't send it until it's out tomorrow.
Civ V does, so I'm sure this will as well. But be warned, in Civ V the UI gets smaller and smaller the higher and higher you go, so if you have a small-ish screen like I do then there's a limit to how high of a resolution you can run before the UI is just too tiny.