Why?  I remember that at one time on the boards before the last xpansion they were asking if we would prefer multiplayer or more stuff. Well, they put out the xpac with the "more stuff", why not release the xpac with the "multiplayer" now? 

Yup, thats the poll, sorry, never stuck around to see how it turned out, I just remembered voting in it. I guess the subject is dead then. I still think it would be a nice addition in the end, or make Gal Civ 3 have multiplayer IF they ever make a GC3. Thank you for the more in depth answer Motti.

Perhaps we can get in on the ground floor with GalCiv3 and ask for MP right off the bat.  Brad has all but said that it won't have the Metaverse, so MP might be a viable idea.

Then again, they haven't asked us yet afaik.

Here's what would be happening right now if GC2 had multiplayer:

1) Multiple complaints that other players are "too slow".

2) Multiple complaints over "rage quitting" or other players saving their games and leaving (Rage Saving? )

3) Multiple complaints that some race is either OP or UP.

Remember, it takes up to an hour for players to complete some turns. Just imagine the frustration of playing against 9 other players in an Immense galaxy. All ten players would have to either stay awake for WAY too long, or arrange for a "Save" time when everyone would sign off for the day at once.

Let's not forget 50,000 1/1 ships traversing the galaxy to 10 players' MSAs either. Can you even begin to imagine the time each turn would take?

I'd say Multiplayer for GC3 is a very real possability..IMHO.

Look at the success of SD published MP games like SINS and Demigod. Why wouldn't SD want to get in on the action with one of their own titles, and why not use GC3 as that mig MP vessel when GC2 was such a success for it's genre, adding MP which is very popular could make financial sense.

Though, MP may comae at the ezpense of Turn Based, since turn based MP does not work very well.

GC3 as a RTS with MP????

I wouldn't be against it.

Actually Turn Based Multiplayer works very well.  There are many ways to implement it.

Anyone that has played Civ 4 can see a great way.

simultaneous turns...  time limits...

My wife and I play Civ 4 all the time multiplayer and with mods also.  Sure it can take a few days

for us to play a game, but doesn't that occur in civ 4 withour multi and also in Gal Civ 2. 

Sure, it is hard to get a few friends together over a few days to play a massive game tbs game.

That is why they make RTS games.

Of course, I am lucky to have a woman that loves strategy games as much as i do.

I stay far away from RTS games and quit buying them long time ago.  Just not enough strategy

in them.

Elemental will have multiplayer. GC3 (when we get to that point, which will probably be at least a couple of years) will be using Elemental's engine as a starting point. Take that as you will.

Then, plan on some sort of hybrid that should offer RTS (in specific concepts such as Fleet Combats or Invasion Tactics, be it managed by multiple AIs or ... see next) & possibly a duel mode for TWO human opponents only which could be used to rank comparative performances (as in tournaments) on a new MV.

GC2 is TBS, granted.

Kryo's statement did give somewhat of a glimpse. Been kinda reading Brad's journals on Elemental and the as current attitude of not compromising the single player experience for MP is a huge plus.

The meta provides a pseudo-multiplayer experience for those of us who otherwise don't play MP games. That directly influenced me(and i'm sure others) to keep playing a lot longer(and buying exapansions). 

So, I just really hope they have a meta for GC3.

I suppose we should find a GC3 thread and express our desire for a continuation of the metaverse there.

That sucks. I didn't even vote in that poll. I got into Gal Civ 2 when it first came out and then when the expansion didn't add multiplayer, I kinda left it alone and went elsewhere. The other day I was out at the store and saw the Platinum pack or whatever and it got me wondering if the game ever did go multiplayer. So I come on here and find out it didn't. If they had multiplayer, I would own it tonight. But it doesn't so it really doesn't offer me anything really. Right now me and a few friends are looking for some games to play online and right now we are aming for Civ 4.

I think this game would be great for multiplayer being able to run across other people's ship designs and custom races. The level of cutomization allowed towards civ creation on here screams multiplayer and yet it came at the cost of it. Metaverse doesn't really interest me personally. I understand where everyone is coming from on it though. More power to you and all that. But I don't care how I rank. Multiplayer for me is totally different than ranking though. It's more a social game I seek than an ego boost. To me that is what seperates the metaverse from the multiplayer aspect. And to me those are two entirely different concepts and the metaverse should never be referred to as a substitute valid or not but more of a consolation. But for me that's like offering me all I can eat tomatoes (I hate tomatoes) because the restaraunt is out of onions.

One guy I saw bought GC2 and so did his friend to play multiplayer. Of course, as he said they probably should have done research but in today's day and age multiplayer has became an expected feature to any game with a competative edge.

At any rate, I don't think that poll included everyone as I myself was lead to believe very early that the game would never include multiplayer because the numbers would most likely prove that it wasn't worth it. So I left the community alone because I got bored with the game. I think its a good game but it has its limitations on pulling me back in. Its replayability I guess is only measured by the length of time I haven't played it. I think its a good game and fun. But I feel like alot of the "custom" features are not lived up to. Sorry guys just wanted to get that out. I am good now. If GC3 won't have MP, I wont be a customer probably. It's a good game but my funds limit me to a select amount of games currently and most of which the lack of multiplayer means it gets pushed back. As currently me and some friends are looking specifically for some games to play online.

As for Elemental I am really interested. However, in GI magazine it said Multiplayer (TBA) I assume this means To Be Added. But I probably won't be expecting it if GC2 promoted the same thing. Because the same case could be argued for ANY TBS game that they used for GC2. So I would assume it won't get it either. Which is a shame because we have played alot of hours playing Age of Wonders 2, and we are about to start playing Civ4's FFH2 online, and I think Elemental would be another good game to check out.

EDIT: I would also like to say Multiplayer works out fine for TBS games. Its the anonymity of the internet that doesn't agree.

It was not my intention to impugn the intellect of MP players.  But, MP GCIII would have to be a different game.  And yes, the fate of humanity will more likely be decided for different reasons.