Galactic Civilizations III has added custom factions to the game recently through the beta 5 update. Now Stardock want the players to get involved and stretch their creative muscles via a competition.

Players can design their own factions through the in-game editor, adding racial traits, government type, ship design and the design of the aliens themselves; and then enter them into the Faction Design Competition for a chance to see them added to the final game. Oh, and there’s $1,000 up for grabs as well. If you fancy going a little further then you can add some of your own art and edit existing assets to make a custom faction; a little more complicated but Stardock have put together a tutorial if you fancy taking this route.

Submissions are open until April 29th, and then Stardock will pick eight of their favourites to be featured on the main site for the community to vote on which one that they’d like to see. The most voted for will be added to the game as a minor faction and their creator will win the $1,000.

If you enter, good luck! We’ll be rooting for you!

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