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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #28 - Replacing the Tech Victory in 4X
Since the first Galactic Civilizations game, we’ve always had the technology victory condition. When the player researched this very expensive technology, they won the game. Simple enough right? Unfortunately, while it was straightforward to win that way, it was very unsatisfying to lose that way. In Galactic Civilizations II, we tried a host of different options including having a warning letting the player know that “Player X is nearing a technological victory.” That doesn’t really work tho... [read more]
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GalCiv IV: Video Dev Blog #7 - Managing Your Space Cats
In the vast cosmos of gaming, we often find ourselves leading empires, commanding armies, and forging alliances. But have you ever wondered about the individuals who make up these galactic civilizations, and the leaders who steer their destinies towards triumph? In this episode, we embark on a cosmic journey to meet the Citizens and Leaders of the Purrshan League, a civilization of peaceful, friendly cat-like creatures navigating the challenges of a universe filled with passi... [read more]
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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #27 - Localization
One of Stardock's big challenges has been localizing our games. GalCiv IV has over 180,000 words in it. That's a lot to translate. But that's not really the biggest issue. The biggest issue is that we are constantly adding new text to the game which makes it hard for our linguistics team to keep up. We typically use Trados for this sort of thing. It's very powerful but it is not fast. So I decided to write my own app called GC4TranslatorUI. ... [read more]
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v1.9 Early Access Update - Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova
Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition, currently in Early Access on Steam, adds the Modding Workshop, Galactapedia, Missions, and New Civilization Launching October 19, Steam Wishlist Now Highlighted Features: NEW! Korath Civilization : The Korath Clan returns, vicious as ever! NEW! Modding Workshop : Players can now browse, download, and manage custom community created content. NEW! Galactapedia : An in-game encycloped... [read more]
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GalCiv IV: Supernova Dev Journal #26 - The Animals of AI
When utilizing Stardock's AlienGPT, one might naturally ponder the question: which animals are the most sought-after choices for building a civilization around? Well, here's the answer. Nearly 40% of users opt for cats, followed by foxes, fish, dogs, snakes, and more. Animal Number of Mentions Percentage (%) cat 1445 30.90 fox 331 7.08 fish 320 6.84 dog 319 6.82 snake 258 5.52 bird 251 5.37 tiger 219 4.68 wolf 190 4.0... [read more]
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GalCiv IV: Video Dev Blog #6 - What Kind of Civilization Are You?
The Galactic Civilizations series is known for its rich tapestry of civilizations, each with its own lore and gameplay mechanics that create a symphony of diversity in the intergalactic arena. These civilizations are more than just backstories; they're the driving forces behind the epic narratives that unfold in the game. In this article, we'll delve into the intricate mechanics that define civilizations in Galactic Civilizations and explore how they shape your playstyle and strategies when faci... [read more]
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Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition Launches October 19
Stardock announced the release date of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition , the latest entry in its award-winning space turn-based strategy game will be October 19, 2023 and will coincide with Stardock’s 30-year anniversary. Currently in Early access on the Steam and Epic Store, the game is currently available for purchase at a discount over the final release price. Beginning shortly after humanity has discovered faster-than-ligh... [read more]