The Galactic War Begins!

Discussion in 'Planetary Annihilation General Discussion' started by BradNicholson, May 22, 2014.

  1. BradNicholson

    BradNicholson Uber Employee Uber Alumni

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    We're so, so stoked to say this: today, we're releasing the first iteration of Galactic War, Planetary Annihilation's single-player experience. Available now as a free update, Galactic War tasks you with taking over a dynamic galaxy by scouring the stars for tech and special perks.

    In Galactic War, you'll be placed in control of a reawakened Commander with access to a limited tech tree. As you explore and battle across the galaxy's procedurally generated systems, you'll collect random technology and find perks that boost your manufacturing and fighting capabilities.

    We designed Galactic War to be replayable, and for every playthrough to feel different. We also want you to decide the scale and intensity: each of Galactic War's sizes change how many systems are in the galaxy and introduce different loadouts.

    And the pressure's on. Annihilation is final.

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    This is the start of Galactic War . Much like with the game as a whole, you can expect updates that will add new features, mechanics, and more.

    Today, we're also adding purchasable Commanders in the game's Armory. Think of these new guys as character skins -- they're fun, cosmetic upgrades that look great in battle, but don't offer anything other Commanders can't do. None of these guys can fire nukes out of their mufflers and summon dinosaurs to battle, in other words.

    Three of the Commanders we're offering today are Commanders we've built in partnership with Kickstarter backers. We're pretty stoked about having the opportunity to give back.

    Get out there, already -- and experience Galactic War over and over and over again.
    Last edited: May 22, 2014
  2. allandus

    allandus New Member

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    It's finally here! :D
  3. popededi

    popededi Well-Known Member

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    Purchasable commanders! Good news, I don't have to buy every retail edition!
  4. mered4

    mered4 Post Master General

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    Give me those patch notes :D
  5. nlaush

    nlaush Active Member

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    camycamera, BradNicholson and varrak like this.
  6. tehtrekd

    tehtrekd Post Master General

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    IS THAT IN-GAME LORE QUOTES I SEE?
    BEST UPDATE EVER FOREVER.
  7. BallsonFire

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    I'm downloading the update at 30KB/s is it just me or is it because every PA fan is downloading? o_O
  8. tehtrekd

    tehtrekd Post Master General

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    I'm getting 700-ish kb/s so methinks it's just you :(
  9. OathAlliance

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    Best news ever! It feels like my birthday, but that's 5 days away.

    Also, female StratCom voice? BOSS.
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  10. allister

    allister Active Member

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    Very cool so far!
  11. SolitaryCheese

    SolitaryCheese Post Master General

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    Too bad... I can't try it. :(

    Neither the official launcher, nor the client downloaded by the alternative launcher works. :(
  12. nlaush

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    I'm at 6.7mb/s. :)

    I think it may be your connection...
  13. Gorbles

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    Downloading at 7 - 8 MB/s. Definitely not their servers :D
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  15. RMJ

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    I would like to sum up the galactic war in one sentence.

    FAILED TO START GAME! :( aww these are dark times indeed.

    Also would i only have australia as server option.
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  16. BradNicholson

    BradNicholson Uber Employee Uber Alumni

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  17. brianpurkiss

    brianpurkiss Post Master General

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    I can't get anything to start. :-(
  18. BallsonFire

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    It's also not my connection speed

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  19. SolitaryCheese

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    Yeah, and let's give some awesome moments to anyone with epilepsy! :rolleyes:
  20. lizard771

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    I don't know about the micro-transactions.
    Having this feature when going full release is stupid. It makes you (Uber) look like some greedy EA-ish company. I'm speaking for probably 80% of all the people. Nobody likes micro-transactions in full-price games, no matter if Indie or AAA game. This decision really puts PA in a wrong spot.

    This might sound like your generic hate comment, but trust me, it's not the right way to go. At all. At. All.

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