runesmithie Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Is anyone here getting the preorder edition? :D CollectorÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s case: Navy blue "leatherette" bookshelf case embossed with the Civilization IV logo. CD Soundtrack: Containing original compositions by Christopher Tin (http://christophertin.com/news.html) and Jeffrey Briggs (composer of Civilization II), as well as classical pieces throughout the ages. Keyboard template: A die-cut keyboard layout for quick reference to keyboard commands during the game. Tech Tree map: A foldout poster that displays the tech tree for ease of reference. A tech tree is a path you need to take with your scientific research in the game in order to reach certain goals. The path you take helps shape the society you create and help shapes you as a leader. HereÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s an example: http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3/techtree/ Spiral bound manual: The 250pp+ manual is upgraded from the standard perfect bound to a spiral bound version, allowing it to sit flat while open. I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Putter Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I have no doubt that those are great games (Civ 1-3, plus the one in question). But it's one of the few PC series' I haven't dipped into. What discouraged me is the word that people say it takes like a whole day to play 1 game...people have recorded saying up to an entire weekend in one aswell. Not that I wouldn't be at my computer all weekend anyway, but still, the fact of one game discourages me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 I have no doubt that those are great games (Civ 1-3, plus the one in question). But it's one of the few PC series' I haven't dipped into. What discouraged me is the word that people say it takes like a whole day to play 1 game...people have recorded saying up to an entire weekend in one aswell. Not that I wouldn't be at my computer all weekend anyway, but still, the fact of one game discourages me. A day??? I've had a game that's lasted a month, about an hour a day.... I lost :( I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevester77 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 yah im not to big of a fan of the civilization series....im not to big on the turn based game when it seems like you should be racing to build the best civilization now age of empires for another matter....that is the greatest game ever. I cant wait till AoE 3 comes out this november. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilperson Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 They got way too complicated for my likings...number 2 and 1 were very simple and straightforward and thats what I liked about em ( I also was 4 playing em on an ol 486 that sits in my basement with windows 3.1 on it) I should give the new one a try. . . Everybody lovin' it, but ain't no body touchin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjbj1991 Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 i learned python just so i can edit the game so the ai is good this time its only 27 days i think till i get mine :o .im already working on getting uninterupted civ time by doin all my chores and school workearly i should have 5 weeks of free time when it comes out and im gona use it all but with my luck merners end part 2 is gona come out so thats 1 day gone :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyrec Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I've never tried civ out myself either but I'll probably try it out of curiosity one of these days. I'll second that notion that age of empires(aoe2 the conquerors expansion to be specific) is the greatest rts of all time. Starcraft is pretty awesome too. Actually a friend of mine has a copy of the original civ I think...maybe I should borrow it. Then there's also the bargain bin at the local Meijers, they usually have older games like that for 5 or 10 bucks. Of 1-3 is any particular one of the considered to be the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazer Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I am a BIG civ fan and am highly anticipating Civ IV, although I don't think splashing out on the fancy edition is all that necessary. Pure strategy.... I love it. :) Oh and Civ III is currently the best in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_the_Viscous Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I liked Civilisation: call to power and Alpha Centauri. A while ago I bought Civilisation III, though, and I found that one to be not as good. The reason, I think, was that, while it claimed to be more advanced and to have better AI (and all that sort of thing), I found it to be much more limiting, and that it presented far fewer options on how to play it. Perhaps that was just me; I know other people that liked it more than the others. I might get Civ 4, but if I do, it'll be after waiting long enough for it to become cheap. deviantart account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad30 Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 :o i played civ3 but i dont like the turn based games AoE is gonna be good i cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Putter Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I have no doubt that those are great games (Civ 1-3, plus the one in question). But it's one of the few PC series' I haven't dipped into. What discouraged me is the word that people say it takes like a whole day to play 1 game...people have recorded saying up to an entire weekend in one aswell. Not that I wouldn't be at my computer all weekend anyway, but still, the fact of one game discourages me. A day??? I've had a game that's lasted a month, about an hour a day.... I lost :( Yea well, for a regular person, 30 hours is just one weekend. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzenegger Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I love Civ 3, but one thing I must admit that I hate, is when you are in the modern age, and every civ has a zillion units. It takes you 10 minutes to do your turn, then you have to wait another 20 minutes for all the computers to make their moves(exagerating, but it's still a long time). I don't know how you people play whole weekends, a game for me takes at the most 4 hours. Runescaper (off and on) since late 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 I love Civ 3, but one thing I must admit that I hate, is when you are in the modern age, and every civ has a zillion units. It takes you 10 minutes to do your turn, then you have to wait another 20 minutes for all the computers to make their moves(exagerating, but it's still a long time). I don't know how you people play whole weekends, a game for me takes at the most 4 hours. Acuz I play chieftain 8) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniseCookies Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 But it's one of the few PC series' I haven't dipped into. Aye, same with me. I would like some screenys though to see what it's like. What's the point of it? I'm personally into Age of Empires (the third one is out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 But it's one of the few PC series' I haven't dipped into. Aye, same with me. I would like some screenys though to see what it's like. What's the point of it? I'm personally into Age of Empires (the third one is out) http://www.civfanatics.com should have civ1-4 screenies :P I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusqi Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Civ is a great series, however I shall not buy the new one partly because it takes up too much time once I get started and I need to be doing other things, and partly because the concept was good but I don't think there is any need for 4 versions of it (and expansion packs), I think they're milking it. For it is the greyness of dusk that reigns.The time when the living and the dead exist as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 Civ is a great series, however I shall not buy the new one partly because it takes up too much time once I get started and I need to be doing other things, and partly because the concept was good but I don't think there is any need for 4 versions of it (and expansion packs), I think they're milking it. With all the new features in Civ 4 I think it qualifies for a full $50 I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelAssassin Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Civ 2 is the best IMO, Civ 3 takes too long to load when there are 50+ citys (although you can convert age of empires units to the game, thus star wars battlefield (i thinks its called that) which runs on the AoE engine. so civ 3 star wars mod pl0x ) www.PETAkillsanimals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I have Call to Power. I wanted to burn it after 1 week of playing. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_D_r Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Civ. 2 is my favorite. Cool things about these series is they actually teach you about the development of knowledge throughout the age of Man, starting at the Classical Greek Age. And if you're even more interested in the details, they got summaries of various advancements, civilizations, and 'wonders.' Honestly I do better in my Western Civ. class because of playing these games as a kid, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Well the game come out last week, anyone else pick it up and are up for a Multiplayer game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Elf Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 !!! This game is fantastic. I haven't enjoyed a game this much in such a long, long time. I lost faith in gaming, but damn this is fun stuff. I love the changes, just about everything is perfect, and the stuff that isn't is damn close :P . Religion is fun stuff. The second after it was installed I fired it up, chose the Arabs and 3 hours later I realized I had to do something 2 hours earlier :x. I think it took me 7 hours total (over a few days) to finish that one game. The only bad thing is how much of a time-sink this game can be. I don't care so much for the multiplayer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Turn based is way too static for me. I enjoyed the demo for AOE 3, I'll be getting that when it gets out here (Europe) on Nov. 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjbj1991 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 i got civ 4 yesterday it rocks but the interface needs desprate improvement. i think that the next 2 weeks will be used finding all bugs in game and then december will be used to fix everyting then the next year will be used to fix wut i screwed up by fixing everything lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st0wner Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I love Civ 3, but one thing I must admit that I hate, is when you are in the modern age, and every civ has a zillion units. It takes you 10 minutes to do your turn, then you have to wait another 20 minutes for all the computers to make their moves(exagerating, but it's still a long time). I don't know how you people play whole weekends, a game for me takes at the most 4 hours. Acuz I play chieftain 8) chieftian? lol, that's soo easy. i play emperor and on almost any random map i win, unless i start in a dessert, tundra, or any [developmentally delayed]ed starting position. i've played deity a few times but only won twice and i only won because i spent like 10 mins each time making new games until i got a extremely good starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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