Does Anyone Else Prefer Civ 3's Graphics Too?

DrSpike · August 15, 2006, 13:46

I'd say better lategame optimization is more likely, though this too is just an assumption.

Nikolai · August 15, 2006, 13:47

Still, my computer is 4 years old...

Arrian · August 15, 2006, 13:58

I like the style of CivIII's graphics more than the style of CIV's graphics. But obviously CIV's graphics are far more advanced, since the game is so much newer.

I'd like to see a return to a more "epic" feel for Civ5 (as opposed to the cartoonish feel I get from CIV).

-Arrian

DrSpike · August 15, 2006, 14:11

Can you explain how to make epic graphics?

LordShiva · August 15, 2006, 14:31

Originally posted by Nikolai
I'm very grateful I doesn't have to wait several minutes for a new turn like in Civ3.

QFT. That took away some of the appeal of "One... More... Turn..."

Stuie · August 15, 2006, 14:55

Originally posted by Arrian
I like the style of CivIII's graphics more than the style of CIV's graphics. But obviously CIV's graphics are far more advanced, since the game is so much newer.

I'd like to see a return to a more "epic" feel for Civ5 (as opposed to the cartoonish feel I get from CIV).

-Arrian

I rarely disagree with Arrian... but...

This:

looks more "cartoonish" than this:

in my opinion. I thought all the Civ3 units had their features over-emphasized to the point that they did not look realistic at all - kind of like a comic book or something.

Generaldoktor · August 15, 2006, 19:47

The higher requirements are killer for me. I've been getting by the last couple years on a rather low-capacity video card (128 mb; I have 512 RAM total.) Everybody says I should replace it for Civ4. Why??

It still runs OK for everything else. Turns crawl for Civ4 though, especially after the full map on a huge world is exposed; far worse than Civ3 ever did. I stand by what I said that C3 was brighter, with prettier mountains and some other features too; though admittedly I've mothballed the thing for the newer "ball and chain" and haven't looked at it for months.

vilemerchant · August 16, 2006, 03:05

Upgrade to 1gb of RAM and you'd see a massive improvement.

Blaupanzer · August 21, 2006, 12:09

1gb of RAM definitely helps, although late games at huge can stress my system to 100% utilization, never a good thing.

Civ IV's graphics, even at low res, are superior to Civ III's. The latter always seemed muddy to me. The watercolor option was interesting for a visit, but definitely inferior for actually playing.

Generaldoktor · August 21, 2006, 14:21

Well, I personally am not going to get into an extended argument with you guys. The author of the thread asked, "did you like Civ3 graphics better," my answer is yeah. Anybody can answer how they want.

Interesting Blau says he is still getting system stress for late game/huge, which is what I usually end up playing, even with 1 gb of RAM. I dropped in on the Dell website Sunday, as I was wanting to play and getting a little sick of the slowdowns; and for me to upgrade to 1024 RAM, they want me to buy the new series of the original 512 mb RAM, as well as the second card, to ensure they match, for a total of about $600/American. Then I have to either ensure Dell will guide me through installation or pay an outside consultant here locally. All for one game. On top of that, I may need a new video card. Yuck.

I did do a big game this weekend with low res/reduced graphics for the first time; and that played pretty well, though less pretty. Never did any of that with Civ3.

alms66 · August 21, 2006, 16:05

Originally posted by Generaldoktor
Interesting Blau says he is still getting system stress for late game/huge, which is what I usually end up playing, even with 1 gb of RAM. I dropped in on the Dell website Sunday, as I was wanting to play and getting a little sick of the slowdowns; and for me to upgrade to 1024 RAM, they want me to buy the new series of the original 512 mb RAM, as well as the second card, to ensure they match, for a total of about $600/American. Then I have to either ensure Dell will guide me through installation or pay an outside consultant here locally. All for one game. On top of that, I may need a new video card. Yuck.

Not to threadjack, but I just have to offer a little helpful advice here...
You seriously need to spend a few minutes looking around the net for how easy it is to install this stuff yourself. You'll save yourself hundreds of dollars and it's as easy as pulling out a part and sliding another in it's place. There may be a cable or two to hookup, on video cards for instance, but it's real easy stuff. I find it hard to believe anyone over 5 years old can't do it for him/herself, you just have to get past the "I'm not a techie" feeling.

And, never order parts from Dell. Whole sytems are ok, but for parts the prices are way overblown.

Dis · August 21, 2006, 16:41

yeah it's not too hard. Though it helps if you have someone to call to talk you through it. If you have an older computer you can hook up to the internet, you can always ask us here.

As long as you aren't a complete klutz, all you really have to do is slide a plastic card into a slot. Just touch something metal first to make sure you don't have any static electricity in you.

Generaldoktor · August 21, 2006, 17:48

I still have to cough up the $600 for the new RAM.
And that might be awhile. As I've said many times before, everything still runs on my box after three years except for this d-mn game.

Well, it wasn't too bad last weekend with the low res/reduced animations; but I'm a little galled I have to do that with a 3 gig P4 and 512 mb RAM, when a lot of people say they don't even have that.

Oh, I see somebody doesn't feel its smart to order from Dell. Well I got to figure who to order from then. One thing I know with Dell is the stuff will be compatible.

alms66 · August 21, 2006, 18:31

Originally posted by Generaldoktor
I still have to cough up the $600 for the new RAM.
And that might be awhile. As I've said many times before, everything still runs on my box after three years except for this d-mn game.

Well, it wasn't too bad last weekend with the low res/reduced animations; but I'm a little galled I have to do that with a 3 gig P4 and 512 mb RAM, when a lot of people say they don't even have that.

Oh, I see somebody doesn't feel its smart to order from Dell. Well I got to figure who to order from then. One thing I know with Dell is the stuff will be compatible.

$600, that's crazy.

I just put 2Gb in mine for less than $200.

Tiger Direct is the place I order from most often.

Dis · August 21, 2006, 18:41

yep I think I paid about $200 U.S. for mine. 2 gigs.

And I had a Athalon 2600 + with 512 MB of RAM when I first got civ4. I had no major problems (except wonder movies). I didn't do my last upgrade (the RAM mentioned above along with a new video card) until I bought Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion last spring.

I think your computer just sucks. No seriously. It should be able to run the game. What kind of video card does it have? If it has onboard video, that might be your problem.

Nacht · August 21, 2006, 20:30

I paid around 200 euro for my 2 gig. 600 for 1 gig is absurd.

VonSharma · August 24, 2006, 09:58

Although I really loved those little swordsmen in Civ3, the individual units are better designed in cIV.

However, I HATE the maps in cIV. I want to feel like I'm looking at my empire from an airplane, which I can't do in cIV. The angle that we can view terra firma is headon and terrible from a playable distance. The maps of the fertile crescent, and especially Europe were amazing in civ3. The few realistic maps I've seen do absolutely nothing for me in cIV which makes me sad =(