More 4x gaming: Endless Space

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Tpek

#30
May 02, 2012, 03:55:22 PM
Just a heads up, it is available on Steam right now.
Pre-purchase is supposed to grant immediate alpha access.

steve58

#31
May 02, 2012, 04:11:02 PM
 :( Checking this forum always seems to cost me money.  Thanks!
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Jarhead0331

#32
May 02, 2012, 04:11:49 PM
I noticed that today and was looking for this thread to post.  I will probably jump in on the alpha tonight.  I'm such a sucker for space 4x.
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steve58

#33
May 02, 2012, 04:24:02 PM Last Edit: May 02, 2012, 04:41:45 PM by steve58
Space Sector has a first look at the alpha:  http://www.spacesector.com/blog/2012/05/endless-space-alpha-first-look-preview/.

I'm going to look this over and then probably pre-order the Admiral Edition.  I don't fancy having my face on a wall in Paris ;)
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steve58

#34
May 02, 2012, 04:40:10 PM Last Edit: May 02, 2012, 04:42:50 PM by steve58
Quote from: steve58 on April 27, 2012, 09:46:53 AM
Looks like they'll be taking pre-orders starting next week.

http://www.spacesector.com/blog/2012/04/endless-space-pre-orders-next-week/

p.s. With the 25% discount, the prices come out to be:

22.49€/~$30 for the Admiral Edition
26.24€/~$35 for the Emperor Special Edition

Interestingly Steam's pre-order prices are showing as

$22.49 for the Admiral Edition
$26.24 for the Emperor Special Edition

Maybe I'll have to get the Emperor Edition after all....
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Tpek

#35
May 02, 2012, 04:52:55 PM
Quote from: steve58 on May 02, 2012, 04:40:10 PM
Quote from: steve58 on April 27, 2012, 09:46:53 AM
Looks like they'll be taking pre-orders starting next week.

http://www.spacesector.com/blog/2012/04/endless-space-pre-orders-next-week/

p.s. With the 25% discount, the prices come out to be:

22.49€/~$30 for the Admiral Edition
26.24€/~$35 for the Emperor Special Edition

Interestingly Steam's pre-order prices are showing as

$22.49 for the Admiral Edition
$26.24 for the Emperor Special Edition

Maybe I'll have to get the Emperor Edition after all....

I believe Steam has the game currently on a "sale".
In any case, the price in Euros is probably for Europeans (Steam loves charging Europeans in Euros rather than in USD).

Gusington

#36
May 02, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Dammit...*cracks open wallet*
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Windigo

#37
May 02, 2012, 08:24:30 PM
Quote from: Gusington on May 02, 2012, 07:07:53 PM
Dammit...*cracks open wallet*

shouldn't you be showering the flower of your life with some of that????

Maybe a little bling to say "thank you for letting me motorboat on you"
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Gusington

#38
May 02, 2012, 09:43:59 PM
^She's sitting next to me right now and the chest ponies look spectacular!

*bling tossed*
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Windigo

#39
May 02, 2012, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: Gusington on May 02, 2012, 09:43:59 PM
^She's sitting next to me right now and the chest ponies look spectacular!

*bling tossed*

you are just like me..... too easy!
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Martok

#40
May 03, 2012, 05:59:43 AM
Those of you who play the alpha/beta, please share with us your thoughts & impressions.  I think this game may make me give up my Steam "virginity" for good, but I want to know I'm not giving it up if it's just going to leave me the next morning!  (Sorry for the tortured metaphor...) 


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Windigo

#41
May 03, 2012, 09:26:58 AM
Quote from: Martok on May 03, 2012, 05:59:43 AM
Those of you who play the alpha/beta, please share with us your thoughts & impressions.  I think this game may make me give up my Steam "virginity" for good, but I want to know I'm not giving it up if it's just going to leave me the next morning!  (Sorry for the tortured metaphor...)

,,,, and leave you something unforgetable in the process...
My doctor wrote me a prescription for daily sex.

My wife insists that it says dyslexia but what does she know.

Gusington

#42
May 03, 2012, 09:31:30 AM Last Edit: May 03, 2012, 09:34:45 AM by Gusington
It was just a matter of time before you broke Martok.

I see that the release date is 'Summer.' Anyone know anything more specific?

Watched the trailer and am jonesing even more now.
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tgb

#43
May 03, 2012, 10:13:57 AM
The Alpha that is available plays more like a Beta.  All that is missing is multi-player, and three playable races. Of course there are balance issues to be addressed, as well as tightening up the code.  But it's much more playable and feature complete than Alphas that were released as finished product at twice the cost <cough>SoTS2<cough>.

I had time to play a couple of turns and look at the tutorial screens - but based on that very brief time, I'm liking what I see. I guess you can only play as human, and can't select random races to play against, but I chalk that up to it being an alpha.

son_of_montfort

#44
May 03, 2012, 10:41:26 AM
Quote from: tgb on May 03, 2012, 10:13:57 AM
The Alpha that is available plays more like a Beta.  All that is missing is multi-player, and three playable races. Of course there are balance issues to be addressed, as well as tightening up the code.  But it's much more playable and feature complete than Alphas that were released as finished product at twice the cost <cough>SoTS2<cough>.

I had time to play a couple of turns and look at the tutorial screens - but based on that very brief time, I'm liking what I see. I guess you can only play as human, and can't select random races to play against, but I chalk that up to it being an alpha.

That is great news! I booted up the alpha because I thought I was pre-ordering and then Steam started downloading something, so I wanted to see what it downloaded. But I didn't get a chance to play yet. I went ahead with the Emperor's edition, as it was like $4 more, but I don't exactly know what that means.
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