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I have read a few of the threads in this forum, and as this is the second or third (closer to fifth actually) time I am seeing a list being built – I think I can observe some patterns.
I am certain that in the following two years or so see a reiteration of one or more of these phenomena (actually, most of them, I believe..)
1. List organizing efforts (how did I figure this one out?
)
2. Idea redundancy (Duplicate ideas/threads, ideas from the Civ III List making it into Civ IV list)
3. At least one new project started as a spinoff by people involved in the List discussions
As for the threads themselves, we will see a lot of...
1. Threads descending into historical discussion
2. Threads descending into historical discussion
3. Random brainstorming it would take a supercomputer to sort out and make sense of
(Forums, while ok for brainsorming, are pretty unsuited for concentrated discussion which would be better served by branching threads. Of course, efficiency is not the most important issue here, since it will take years for this game to be made, so the List is in no hurry)
And may I also be free to suggest a few common types of "civ discussant" we shall see here:
New enthusisast – this guy knows what it takes to make Civ IV a blast and won't spare bandwidth to let us all know.
New enthusiast 2 – this guy knows the first guy is wrong and won't spare bandwidth to let him know.
Moderator – will act if those two get out of control.
Hard core believer in CtP - This guy will start his posts with "It already exists in CtP. And not only that, but also...". There is little chance any good will come out of these bitter old farts.
Organizer – this guy will make futile attempts at keeping threads on topic, fleshing out interesting concepts, trying to fit them into a hierarchy of a sort...
Firaxis employee – this guy (or a few of them) may appear at some point, but it is not very likely. If they post, everything they utter will be observed with utmost respect and a class of scholars may form just to interpret their words.
FPS fan - This guy will keep trying to combine elements that don't fit. Can I play battles in Quake style? I say fine, but let's leave it for the patch
Civ2MPer – This guy will lurk around, post arrogant comments and make bets with his fellows in Civ 2 MP forums about "who will succumb and play Civ IV first", which ofcourse will provoke endless laughter and witty remarks from the vets.
Atheist – He will make casual appearances and irritate everyone by repeating the forum legend that Sid either never existed or is certainly not alive any more, let alone working on Civ IV.
Yin26 – space intentionally left blank -
....add your own stuff...
Ofcourse, in the process great fun will be had by all and many a story will be created to be remembered fondly after the game is built
The list itself will be great, just like the last one was.
I am certain that in the following two years or so see a reiteration of one or more of these phenomena (actually, most of them, I believe..)
1. List organizing efforts (how did I figure this one out?
)2. Idea redundancy (Duplicate ideas/threads, ideas from the Civ III List making it into Civ IV list)
3. At least one new project started as a spinoff by people involved in the List discussions
As for the threads themselves, we will see a lot of...
1. Threads descending into historical discussion
2. Threads descending into historical discussion
3. Random brainstorming it would take a supercomputer to sort out and make sense of
(Forums, while ok for brainsorming, are pretty unsuited for concentrated discussion which would be better served by branching threads. Of course, efficiency is not the most important issue here, since it will take years for this game to be made, so the List is in no hurry)
And may I also be free to suggest a few common types of "civ discussant" we shall see here:
New enthusisast – this guy knows what it takes to make Civ IV a blast and won't spare bandwidth to let us all know.
New enthusiast 2 – this guy knows the first guy is wrong and won't spare bandwidth to let him know.
Moderator – will act if those two get out of control.
Hard core believer in CtP - This guy will start his posts with "It already exists in CtP. And not only that, but also...". There is little chance any good will come out of these bitter old farts.
Organizer – this guy will make futile attempts at keeping threads on topic, fleshing out interesting concepts, trying to fit them into a hierarchy of a sort...
Firaxis employee – this guy (or a few of them) may appear at some point, but it is not very likely. If they post, everything they utter will be observed with utmost respect and a class of scholars may form just to interpret their words.
FPS fan - This guy will keep trying to combine elements that don't fit. Can I play battles in Quake style? I say fine, but let's leave it for the patch
Civ2MPer – This guy will lurk around, post arrogant comments and make bets with his fellows in Civ 2 MP forums about "who will succumb and play Civ IV first", which ofcourse will provoke endless laughter and witty remarks from the vets.
Atheist – He will make casual appearances and irritate everyone by repeating the forum legend that Sid either never existed or is certainly not alive any more, let alone working on Civ IV.
Yin26 – space intentionally left blank -
....add your own stuff...
Ofcourse, in the process great fun will be had by all and many a story will be created to be remembered fondly after the game is built
The list itself will be great, just like the last one was.
Amazing. Looking forward to reading your posts during the List, and after they make the game 
Great thread!
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