dbakke wrote:
EOM
Is there supposed to be a link there
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| Author: | dbakke [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Civ4.com Site has been updated pre-launch |
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| Author: | moonraker66 [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Civ4.com Site has been updated pre-launch |
dbakke wrote: EOM
Is there supposed to be a link there
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| Author: | dbakke [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:21 pm ] |
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No...i figured you all could type civ4.com EOM...end of message... |
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:22 pm ] |
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LOL I fell for it too. 
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| Author: | Golga Bolg [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:37 pm ] |
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dbakke wrote: No...i figured you all could type civ4.com
EOM...end of message... Could have saved us all some time!!! (would have wasted said time anyways) I saw Cyrus the Great there, any relation? |
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:48 pm ] |
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So what is the ETA on this game? Nope that is not me... But I like it! |
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| Author: | Arindel [ Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:56 pm ] |
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Cyrus Rex wrote: So what is the ETA on this game?
Nope that is not me... But I like it! It's the other Cyrus from Chilly 
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:15 am ] |
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OK at the risk of loosing everyone's respect, I have something to ask. So what is Civilization like? I guess I was off working when the first one came out, and for one reason or another I never picked up the later versions. I remember looking at the Civ3 box, thinking that the mix of old and new technology on the cover seemed odd, and I was not so sure about the squared, tiled look of the map. But I loved RTS and figured it would be a good game. However D and I were playing something else at the time so I never bought it. I checked out the Civ4 site, and I think it is something D and I would like. But I would like to know the ins and outs so that I can be better absorbed by the hype. |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:28 am ] |
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Sid Meier is a freakin genious!! That just about says all there is needed to know about what Civ 4 is gonna be like. Its not a RTS, just a plain ol strategy game. I have never played multiplayer so I can't speak to that aspect, but the solo game is tons of fun. Decisions are what this turn-based game is all about. e.g. First few turns - should I create a bunch of settlers for rapid expansion and snatch up key resource locations, or should I be happy with just a few monster cities? mid-game - should I keep the peace and continue developing new buildings and wonders or finally get off my duff and kick the pesky Indian (yea Ghandi isn't all that innocent afterall) asses. end game - now that those Indians are dealt with (and the Germans so nicely disposed of the English) should I continue with my mobilization and swarm Berlin or return the peace and get that spaceship off the ground. I have always been a huge fan of Civ games, mostly for the fact that I love starting from nothing. Never been big into end game stuff (that is even apparent in WoW but that's more b/c I have developed a hatred for PUG formation). I love starting new Civ games for the thrill of exploring and claiming key resources for my own and have other civs coming begging at the door to trade. Feel the power!! (I also refer you to my new sig...)
PS - never, ever, ever trust the Indians |
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| Author: | TheMole [ Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:24 pm ] |
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Here's the link for lazy people like me! Here's a fan site that says the release date is around the 24th of this month |
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:01 am ] |
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Today is the 24th. I have a break in the middle of the day, may have to see if this game is in the stores. |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:25 am ] |
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I was under the impression that it would hit shelves tomorrow, the 25th. Today would be nice though! |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:14 am ] |
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I'll have to run out at lunch as well. Just might get lucky... |
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| Author: | TheMole [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:45 am ] |
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I think it is tomorrow... my math was bad... sorry!!! I hope i didn't waste anyone's lunch hour. At any rate I was gonna check out best buy tonight... a lot of the times they put stuff out early. |
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| Author: | dbakke [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:58 am ] |
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getting it from amazon...so would love to hear some initial impressions if you can tear yourself away for a few minutes over the next couple days 
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| Author: | Angelus [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:54 pm ] |
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dbakke wrote: getting it from amazon...so would love to hear some initial impressions if you can tear yourself away for a few minutes over the next couple days
Just one more turn, one more turn, one more turn... |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:56 pm ] |
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After we're all done running around like children in Santa's workshop and have a handle on the game, we should do some MP action. Thoughts on setting up a game? Set aside a static time to play? Sly and I play multiplayer games all the time (Civ, SMAC, MOO) and you just can't compare the AI to a real person when diplomacy comes in. |
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| Author: | dbakke [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:44 pm ] |
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Agreed. I would be interested. Don't have much experience as I've tended to play these types of games solo, but sounds like it would be a lot of fun |
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| Author: | TheMole [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 3:58 pm ] |
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I'm in if time permits... can't wait til tomorrow! |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:10 pm ] |
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That sounds fun. I too have only played these solo. You can save MP games right? If so, then we should easily be able to play a few turns one week, save, then pick it up again the next week if the games turn into epic monstrosities. |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:16 pm ] |
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Yes, you can save the games. The Host and the Clients can all usually save the game. Golden rule of backups is don't keep them all in the same place 
I was thinking maybe set a couple hours aside on a weekend or whenever it works best for people and go from there. You might decide to have more hours extended (you'll need to call the UN Council for that lol). Civ is a game I can sit for 10+hours playing and I swear I'm going to have arthritis of the ass or something. You can also set the MP game to run Simultaneous Turns, which is pretty much self explainatory and a great game dynamic (saves a butt load of time too). It's fun to watch someone sneak attack a unit or otherwise flat out declare war on someone and see all the Diplomacy channels tied up by people trying to broker deals with other nations to fight with them. |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:19 pm ] |
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Angelus wrote: then we should easily be able to play a few turns one week, ....
That comment struck me as odd coming from you lol... A few turns... that's funny! I'm so stoked for tomorrow! |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 5:30 pm ] |
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Hey c'mon now. I can get a little self control when I want/need to. But if it means crushing your Civ, then I can game all night baby!!!
Just looked at futureshop (related to bestbuy in Canada). They are listing a Oct 26th release date. Oh oh... 
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| Author: | TheMole [ Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:50 pm ] |
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Went to Best Buy at lunch... they don't get it in until tomorrow 
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Tue Oct 25, 2005 12:57 pm ] |
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No stores here in BR have it yet. Today is just odd like that. A new book by RA Salvator was released today yet no book store had it yet. I guess that is another good reason to start buying more stuff online. |
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| Author: | dbakke [ Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:34 pm ] |
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yeah ebgames won't have it on shelves till tomorrow around 10-11. i pre-ordered, but may cancel and buy it off the shelf. |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Tue Oct 25, 2005 3:40 pm ] |
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Tomorrow looks to be the earliest anyone gets it. I've been following the civfanatics.com and apolyton.com forums (I do this every Civ/MOO/Sid release) and see people reporting in around the country. There's always a knucklehead that chimes in with "I got it!" with nothing to back up the claim. I checked EB, Gamestop, BestBuy, CompUSA, and even Wallyworld (Walmart) and they all say tomorrow. The same thing happened with Civ 3. Day late. Guess I'll play WoW tonight lol. |
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| Author: | Cetera [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:15 am ] |
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Has anyone gotten it yet? I am going to start buying everything online now. I thought moving to Denver would allow me to actually get stuff on release day, but so far, no go. |
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| Author: | dbakke [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:21 am ] |
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ebgames near work is getting them at noon est...so i canceled my amazon order and am picking it up locally in about an hour |
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| Author: | Tetran [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:03 pm ] |
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I just called the Gamestop nearest my office and had them set aside 2 copies for me. I shall have Civ4 in hand in less than an hour. How in the heck am I supposed to work the rest of the day with them sitting on my desk? |
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| Author: | Cetera [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:17 pm ] |
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Don't, and take the rest of the day off? |
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| Author: | bigyak [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:17 pm ] |
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You better give us a full review (with screenshots). I really wanted to play that this week, but I've got too much on my plate right now. We'll have to live vicariously through you. |
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| Author: | TheMole [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:22 pm ] |
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Getting it tonight after work, but a friend is in town so I may not be able to play til Friday
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| Author: | Tetran [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 12:36 pm ] |
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The original plan was to have it yesterday, since that was the supposed release date. All of my co-workers were in FL for a conference. I was going to get it at lunch and install it at the office. But nooooo... everyone's back now and they don't share my obses...interest in Civ :/ |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:04 pm ] |
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Just tried calling ebgames here. Phone busy. Might have to mosy to the mall at lunch. With so much fun stuff at home now (WoW, NHL 06, Battlefield 2, soon to be Civ4) how the heck am I supposed to go to work!? 
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| Author: | Tetran [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:25 pm ] |
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They are sitting on my desk now at work! Now for the longest 4 hours....ever. |
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| Author: | Angelus [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:49 pm ] |
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Damn you!! eb only had the collector's edition but they were all spoken for. Gonna have to run somewhere after work. |
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| Author: | Golga Bolg [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 2:08 pm ] |
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I want some first impressions from Avians. Get home and playing. Then...when you realize its been 18 hours since your last human contact, write us a review!
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| Author: | dbakke [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:02 pm ] |
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installing now...but so pissed at EBgames...tyson's guy said he'd have it by noon so i went in and he was rude and surely and told me to come back at 5 since he wouldn't have time to go through the boxes...i rolled my eyes and left. ebgames near my house had them, but collectors editions were only for pre-orders so i'm "stuck" with the regular version
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| Author: | Cyrus Rex [ Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:52 pm ] |
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I got it today, as well as that RA Salvatore book I had been waiting for. My EB had extra copies of Civ4 beyond those who pre ordered, I even got to choose collectors or regular. I chose regular because I did not know what came extra, and because Danyale doesn't want me spending money now that I broke my phone. |
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