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Armind
11-02-2005, 02:07 PM
For those that don't know...
You begin as one of many civilizations (German, Roman, Greek, Inca, etc.) with a settler unit and an explorer. You plant a city, and begin developing your civilization. You climb a technology ladder while expanding your civilization by planting new cities, or taking someone else's. There's trading, research, cultural influence, military battles, war, peace...just about everything that a civilization does. You can win depending on the settings you choose at the beginning of the game...by blowing up everyone else's shit, making a space shuttle, diplomatic wins, or cultural influence. Primarily you win by being agressive and expansionistic, which you do through war.
It's a RTS game, and can be played multiplayer. Civ 1,2 were a lot of fun imo, the third was a bust. The newest, Civ IV is a blast.
Timestretch
11-02-2005, 02:10 PM
For those that don't know...
You begin as one of many civilizations (German, Roman, Greek, Inca, etc.) with a settler unit and an explorer. You plant a city, and begin developing your civilization. You climb a technology ladder while expanding your civilization by planting new cities, or taking someone else's. There's trading, research, cultural influence, military battles, war, peace...just about everything that a civilization does. You can win depending on the settings you choose at the beginning of the game...by blowing up everyone else's shit, making a space shuttle, diplomatic wins, or cultural influence. Primarily you win by being agressive and expansionistic, which you do through war.
It's a RTS game, and can be played multiplayer. Civ 1,2 were a lot of fun imo, the third was a bust. The newest, Civ IV is a blast.
Gamespot gave it like a 9.5 out of 10. Seems like you agree. I guess I'll have to go pick it up this afternoon.
So have they improved the basic CIV model even further? I mean what is there to do that is new and different than past games, or is it just improved everything.
Yeah good point Mutt, all these Civ type games are getting kinda old without adding any new significant features just upping the graphics which most of the times causes limits in the gameplay.
Konrad
11-02-2005, 03:50 PM
They added quite a bit actually. The model is the same, but with a bunch of new features. I'm even more addicted than I was with the previous ones. I just wish they would have kept the Viking civilization.
Armind
11-02-2005, 04:34 PM
Agreed Konrad.
It's still the same basic model, but everything's been improved. There's more ways of winning, more units, more to micromanage. I felt that in the older civs, some of the managing was a nightmare. This version seems a lot more user friendly. Of course, Sid came back to work on this one, so Im not surprised it plays so well.
Maj, I know what you mean about annoying vids and extras that slow the game. In civ 3, there were all kinds of stupid and annoying videos, there is none of that anymore. They've cut out all that crap, and streamlined the game, so turns happen more quickly. Even the multiplayer can be played with simultaneous turns.
It is the same Civ feel, it's a good one, and it's even more fun to play against people. This is another game with player accountabality, and one where you can make your opponent beg for mercy. IT's a blast.
Hrmm, I like the simulataneous turns multiplay. Can you set a time limit per turn sequance or do you have to wait for everyone to click ready.
Armind
11-02-2005, 06:15 PM
Hrmm, I like the simulataneous turns multiplay. Can you set a time limit per turn sequance or do you have to wait for everyone to click ready.
either one. imo, timed is best.
Yea, that way you dont sit there waiting for the guy that went to go get a sandwich (Numb)
Do you think its worth grabbing and getting a few TSP guys in and trying to conquer each other?
Armind
11-02-2005, 06:22 PM
I think it's worth playing. It's very addictive. It's always more fun playing with/against people, especially if there were some TSP playing it.
This is a chance for someone like Numb to be a princess, Queen Numb of the British.
I pictured Numb more as a Queen of the Zulu
Armind
11-02-2005, 06:26 PM
I thought that was Scin? Or is that Princess of the Zulus...?
I think Scin is more the kind of princess that gets passed around alot than being with any one nation
Ternach
11-02-2005, 06:38 PM
I think Scin is more the kind of princess that gets passed around alot than being with any one nation
Sez the guy that was hitting on me...
That McGorgeous remark was intended for a Semaros to Ternach fashion, however he edited it before you saw it.
Ternach
11-02-2005, 06:46 PM
That McGorgeous remark was intended for a Semaros to Ternach fashion, however he edited it before you saw it.
Still, it was pretty gay.
Thats what happens when it involves swedes named Ternach.
Ternach
11-02-2005, 07:09 PM
Thats what happens when it involves swedes named Ternach.
So you go gay when I'm involved?
Armind
11-02-2005, 08:02 PM
Less derailment plz.
Konrad
11-02-2005, 08:38 PM
I'm definitely down for some Civ4 multiplayer, shoot me a message whenever you want to set up a game. All the multiplayer games I've played so far have lasted 2-4 hours, so we'll definitely need to plan ahead.
Scintelle
11-03-2005, 01:01 AM
WTF. That's all I have to say in this thread.
Syrak
11-03-2005, 09:41 AM
Been playing this and Age of Empires 3 a lot. I haven't tried the multiplayer in Civ yet because I assumed it would take too long but it might be worth a try.
And yes the game is good, I owned Civ 3 and all the expansions but this one feels a lot more streamlined. You can do almost everything from the main map without going into different menus and whatnot.
Armind
11-03-2005, 01:46 PM
review! (http://www.tothegame.com/review.asp?gameid=3667)
Anyone down for a game tonight?
Kydorias
11-03-2005, 02:11 PM
I'm up for a game this weekend if anyone else is interested.
85% sure im going to grab it
Ternach
11-03-2005, 02:51 PM
I got the game, not sure if I can play online tho
Can I play online if I get a pirated copy?
Konrad
11-03-2005, 03:12 PM
I'm down for a game tonight.
Armind
11-03-2005, 05:38 PM
Sema, I dont think so, but I dont know for sure.
Ternach, I think you can, there's lots of Germans playing the game, I don't see why you couldn't...unless you can't play it in your hamlet maybe?
Is 11 CST a good time for everyone tonight?
Konrad
11-03-2005, 06:01 PM
Perfect, now I must perfect my Aztec "Jaguar Swarm" strategy.
Sema, I dont think so, but I dont know for sure.
Ternach, I think you can, there's lots of Germans playing the game, I don't see why you couldn't...unless you can't play it in your hamlet maybe?
Is 11 CST a good time for everyone tonight?
Damn, I'm all out of cash to... I'm gonna download it tomorrow and see if I can get it to work.
Piracy for life! Free tha INTARWEB :peek: :peek: :peek:
Ternach
11-03-2005, 06:21 PM
Sema, I dont think so, but I dont know for sure.
Ternach, I think you can, there's lots of Germans playing the game, I don't see why you couldn't...unless you can't play it in your hamlet maybe?
Is 11 CST a good time for everyone tonight?
Cracked copy, I use Safedisc4 to hide my virtual disc, so not sure If I can connect to the online play
Armind
11-03-2005, 08:43 PM
I'll be in vent for civ4 at about a quarter to 11, cst, tonight for this. Maybe a bit earlier.
Ternach
11-03-2005, 09:45 PM
Damn, I'm all out of cash to... I'm gonna download it tomorrow and see if I can get it to work.
Piracy for life! Free tha INTARWEB :peek: :peek: :peek:
I got it to work, let me know if you need help.
Armind
11-03-2005, 10:32 PM
Ternach you in tonight?
Konrad, I assume you're down?
Got a couple UDL to play too, should be fun times all around.
Konrad
11-03-2005, 10:48 PM
I'll be there, hopefully I can figure out which box my mic is in.
Kydorias
11-04-2005, 10:28 AM
So who won?
Armind
11-04-2005, 11:29 AM
We didn't get to finish. Konrad crashed, then everytime he connected something else went wrong, so we just canceled the game after an hour of play. Though technically Donar had the highest score. I'm not sure why they list the scores as the game's going on, it's kind of a cheap glimpse into how your opponents are doing.
The thing about CIV is, your starting point is critical to the entire game. Starting off in a bad spot (the desert, jungle, or mts) is going to be a hindrance throughout the game. No two games are the same.
Kydorias
11-04-2005, 01:26 PM
That's the same as in all the Civ games. I'd restart game after game in Civ III until I had a decent starting location.
Im down for a game tonight if I can get the game installed and working.
Also on call this weekend so hopefully we dont get interupted.
Armind
11-04-2005, 03:13 PM
That's the same as in all the Civ games. I'd restart game after game in Civ III until I had a decent starting location.
Ya, it's similiar, but its even more important in civ4.
Armind
11-04-2005, 03:14 PM
Im down for a game tonight if I can get the game installed and working.
Also on call this weekend so hopefully we dont get interupted.
we're going to get a game going this afternoon, probably 3-4pm est. if you can make it, great, if not, there will be others.
Soushia
11-04-2005, 03:26 PM
What are the base system requirements? I'm curious to know if I can run it.
(no...I have still not gotten a new computer)
Armind
11-04-2005, 03:50 PM
Sorry, I already threw away the box.
Soushia
11-04-2005, 03:59 PM
grrrrrrrrr
:(
Ternach
11-04-2005, 04:10 PM
grrrrrrrrr
:(
I can run it with 512 Ram. Geforce4 64...it sez I'm below recommendations but it works.
Soushia
11-04-2005, 04:23 PM
I dont think my p3 800 with 256mb will cut it.
Damn...I need a new computer!
Ablate
11-04-2005, 04:24 PM
Works for a while, well above recommendations myself, and it really bogs down in long games (against CPU opponents)
Konrad
11-04-2005, 04:49 PM
Yeah, I bog down pretty bad in the late game as well. I had the same problem with Civ3 on this computer as well, and I'm way above the system recommendations.
Armind
11-04-2005, 05:32 PM
System & Operating System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System:Windows® 2000/XP
Processor:1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Memory:256 MB RAM (Windows 2000) / 512 MB RAM (Windows XP)
Hard Disk Space:1.7 GB Free
CD-ROM Drive:4X Speed
Video: DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Hardware T&L support (GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better)
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c (included) or higher
Recommended System Requirements
Operating System:Windows® 2000/XP
Processor:1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Memory:512 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:1.7 GB Free
CD-ROM Drive:4X Speed
Video:128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 8 support (pixel & vertex shaders)
Sound:DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX®:DirectX® version 9.0c (included) or higher
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Service Pack 1 or higher WITH Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Windows XP
Ternach
11-04-2005, 08:51 PM
My net crashed Armin, who won?
Armind
11-04-2005, 10:30 PM
It was just me and Donar. He came up to my border with a warrior, and scouted my entire perimeter. I think he was surprised to see it was as big as it was. Anyway, then he said he sent a stack of horse archers to attack me, I lol'd and told him horse archers were for taking out catapults, and I had spearman, swordsman, axeman, and archers anyway, 3/4 of which were above the tech of horse archers. Before I ever saw his units he said that my towns disappeared on his screen, and my border was no longer there. He said he was bugged, and he quit out.
Alright Im up and running now in CIV. Ternach was there any issues going multiplayer?
Ternach
11-05-2005, 09:16 AM
Alright Im up and running now in CIV. Ternach was there any issues going multiplayer?
Nope sir.
Konrad
11-05-2005, 01:04 PM
was there any issues going multiplayer?
Shitty wireless!
Armind
11-05-2005, 01:05 PM
Anyone down for a game sometime today?
Ternach
11-05-2005, 01:25 PM
Yeah, depends at what time tho
Armind
11-05-2005, 01:55 PM
Suggest a time
I installed it to, but I havent played it yet, I am a bit ill.
What about around 2PM est?
Armind
11-05-2005, 07:46 PM
bah, too late for that now, heh.
how about 6 or 7 pm est tonight?
I bought the game.
Guy at EB gave me crap after I honestly asked him what was better, he was all saying AoE is, better graphics..its real time, etc
Anyways, do not look for me to play with you all anytime soon, but perhaps sometime in the future
Syrak
11-10-2005, 11:39 AM
Sounds like a lot of you are playing. I still haven't tried multiplayer but I'll be around for some games tomorrow if anyone wants to play.
Armind
11-10-2005, 03:59 PM
I suggest you play the tutorial, read the manual, and plan to address different areas of the game every time you play. For instance, first decide your build order and when you're going to expand. Next game aim for specific techs, many times the first person to discover certain techs gets important bonuses. The following game try to learn the best way to generate commerce, it effects your civ's income and how quickly you can research new techs. Then make sure you learn and begin to identify what resources are important, why and when you need them. Learn the different units strengths and weaknessess, their is a great deal of rock/paper/scissors with military units, and don't forget their combat attributes which you can chose.
Kydorias
11-10-2005, 06:06 PM
I'm going to get the game today, but I can't play tongiht because of prior engagements. How about a game tomorrow (Friday)? Anyone up for it? I have the day off so I'd be interested in giving it a shot.
Yea Kyd, Im game, tommorow is a holiday.
Konrad
11-10-2005, 08:23 PM
I'm down, leave a message on the boards or IM me, or call me. Inf has left my phone number on these boards enough times, you should be able to find it.
Armind
11-11-2005, 06:24 PM
I'm down for a game on Sunday. I can't play today or tomorrow.
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