Some questions about the game

[Astrolys]

Hello !
I have some questions about Stellaris:
1- Does the game have a limited timeline ? (From 2200.01.1 to which year if it does ?)
2- Is it possible to play with a predefined galaxy ? (A bit like EU, Vic, or HoI: There is a world with some countries and they have some parameters associated with them)
3- Is there official multiplayer servers we can join like BF or CoD game ? Like, you choose a server with some players on it, you choose a planet and you begin your journey while other people on the servers have some empires and some technology.

Thanks for your answers !

 

[Yenzen]

1 - No, you can keep playing.
2 - No, but you can play in a at least one pre-defined system (Sol) Edit: as others have pointed out below, this is a limitation to the base game, custom galaxies can be made in mods.
3 - No, but there are multiplayer communites running campaigns, some of which may permit you to join halfway through. These tend to run on specific times on a weekly basis.

 

[hjarg]

2- Actually, the answer is "Yes", but Paradox offers none. If the fans make for example, Star Wars mod with custom galaxy, then it can be pre-defined.

 

[Astrolys]

1 - No, you can keep playing.
2 - No, but you can play in a at least one pre-defined system (Sol)
3 - No, but there are multiplayer communites running campaigns, some of which may permit you to join halfway through. These tend to run on specific times on a weekly basis.

Oh I see, thank you a lot !

 

[darkshogun417]

I believe pre-defined galaxies can be modded in, actually.

EDIT: ninja'd

 

[Astrolys]

2- Actually, the answer is "Yes", but Paradox offers none. If the fans make for example, Star Wars mod with custom galaxy, then it can be pre-defined.

That's what I thought. Thank you ! We're just gonna wait a bit for mods to come out !

 

[baronbowden]

That's what I thought. Thank you ! We're just gonna wait a bit for mods to come out !

Long time PDOX player MP and SP here. My advice is don't bother waiting for mods to come out. Pdox games are one of the most friendly games to mod (I am retarded with computers and even I can figure out how to manipulate text files enough to get basic mods). They are so friendly towards modding I would stake my first born's life on the fact you will get the epic si-fi mods you desire. Some of the best MP/fun happens near release and missing out for a title that will have what you want will be a real downer.

There wont be servers for games, but there are well organized MP communities for all PDOX games, generally around set times. The group I am most active with does conversion games where we play across all titles going from CK2-HOI. Stellaris is going to be added into our rotation as a victory lap sort of thing. Will be a blast.

The only downside to PDOX has lately been worsening DLC quality, high DLC price and high frequency. The upside though is you will get real longevity out of a PDOX game that you won't see in other company releases.

 

[Yenzen]

Long time PDOX player MP and SP here. My advice is don't bother waiting for mods to come out. Pdox games are one of the most friendly games to mod (I am retarded with computers and even I can figure out how to manipulate text files enough to get basic mods). They are so friendly towards modding I would stake my first born's life on the fact you will get the epic si-fi mods you desire.

There wont be servers for games, but there are well organized MP communities for all PDOX games, generally around set times. The group I am most active with does conversion games where we play across all titles going from CK2-HOI. Stellaris is going to be added into our rotation as a victory lap sort of thing. Will be a blast.

The only downside to PDOX has lately been worsening DLC quality, high DLC price and high frequency. The upside though is you will get real longevity out of a PDOX game that you won't see in other company releases.

To be fair, I think EU4 and CK2 are starting to get so bogged down by the sheer amount of features pushed unto them by the numerous DLC, as well as the extreme fragmentation of what features some players may not have, that developing new things to add to the game is becoming quite cumbersome.

At some point they'll need to plan sequels and start from scratch.

 

[baronbowden]

For sure. The early DLC & Old Gods was some of the best I have ever seen

To be fair, I think EU4 and CK2 are starting to get so bogged down by the sheer amount of features pushed unto them by the numerous DLC

For sure quality issues may be because of how long the DLC train has been churning. We will see if they reverse the trend with Stellaris; should be a good platform.