Stellar Monarch

[solops]

The DLC is out. There have also been several patches. The official blurb:


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ABOUT THE EXPANSION:
The Age of Technology expansion focuses on technology and science. New optional research mechanics (random technologies, hidden technologies, additional technologies), terraforming mechanic, new alien races, astro engineers, construction of megastructures and a few minor additions.

There is an option to disable the expansion for people who prefer to play without it and an option to enable only some of the features of the expansion, so everyone can customize the gameplay to his/her own taste.
MAJOR FEATURES:
Research mechanics improved (hidden technologies option, random technologies option, new technologies)
New asymmetric alien races (Hyberians, Mechatrons, Exotrians)
Astro Engineers who can construct megastructures and terraform planets
Megastructure: Imperial Battlestar (fearsome mobile battle station to strengthen your defences to ensure internal security)
Megastructure: Homeworld Reconstruction (turn Terra into Megacity planet)
Megastructure: Subspace Inhibitor (deal with those pesky The Hive once and for all)
Terraformation mechanic
Satellites mechanic
New planet types (Toxic and Steppe)
New Scientific Glorious Achievement
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[Huw the Poo]

I've had this game for ages and haven't touched it, to my shame.  I really need to have a go soon.

[Geezer]

I also have this and played it for a while when it first released.  Keep wanting to get back to it.  So many games, so little time...

[solops]

I forgot how fast this game moves once you get into it. I am addicted again :-)
It seems much more polished than it did a year ago. Stellar Monarch and Dominions 5 are eating all of my time - PROOF that graphics are not necessary for addictive gameplay.

[mbar]

No. Stop making it sound good. I'll just add it to my collection.  O:-)

[al_infierno]

50% off on Steam right now.  I went ahead and grabbed it since I've been on a big 4X kick lately.