posted 06-21-99 01:53 PM ET     

We all know that SmacX has been in the works since the release of SMAC.

There was a call for features for SmacX a few months back. Also during that period
Firaxis was a -little- more forthcoming with info on the product. At least they were more willing to talk about 'less specifics'.

We now have the anouncement of CIV3 and its ability to tie into SMAC. Also there was a statement that a minor rework of Smac will be required to support this feature.

My question is:

IS SMAC-X an expansion pack WITH THIS REWORK? Is this why it's so hush-hush. Is it also why there hasn't been even an estimated release date? I recall hearing somewhere it was slated for release sometime around July. But this was a while ago. Has it been pushed back because of Civ3 and this tie-in?