Civ IV = breakthru 64 Bit Game??

[sabrewolf]

or like panag would say:

hi,

2000x2000 world map would be good...

have a nice day

[Urban Ranger]

Re: Civ IV = breakthru 64 Bit Game??

Originally posted by MartynC
I think civ IV could be writen, either in part or whole for the AMD64 CPU (& maybe the new Intel 64 chip). The things that could be programmed could possibly make the game even greater IMHO.

It's just the compiler.

The source is pretty much the same.

[VetLegion]

I tried to see what sites mention "cIV" but I couldn't find a case sensitive web search. Even those that advertize as such, aren't.

[Robert]

I want to get the copyright on:
ciV, ciVilzation and ciVIlization

[Robert]

And ciVI for that matter (which is after all the coolest)

[Robert]

ciVII
ciVIII

almost forgot about those

[Robert]

civ3 should have been cIIIv

[Urban Ranger]

4 consecutive posts on nothing, CyberShy?

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
4 consecutive posts on nothing, CyberShy?

Typical.

On another note, that's more Kiwis I've seen in a row in a long time (look at the first few posts).

In any case, 64 bit not necessary, good programming is. As already stated.

[Robert]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
4 consecutive posts on nothing, CyberShy?

Uh, I do feel a little ackward indeed, reading it back...
Pherhaps I should have edited.........

But it's not nothing
I just claimed copyrights

[VetLegion]

It seems that cIV was used previously, at least on civfanatics. But haven't seen cIIIv used anywhere yet. Go at it CyberShy!

[asleepathewheel]

I would think CIV utilizing hyperthreading fully would be more relevant than 64 bit, but I'm no techie.

[MartynC]

I started this thread, so all copyright is MINE MINE & MINE

[Zealot]

Wow guys, you're really missing it!
First, you have to realize most (not to say all, for bias reasons) of the informed gamers should pick an Athlon 64 for their 2004/2005 upgrade. Because in case you haven't heard yet, Intel's new CPU is not trully 64 bits, but it emulates 64 bits, with a hit on performance, of course. Shhhh don't spread out the word, or you'll be on Intel's black list.
The thing is, you can get an upgrade for up to 50% of performance in an optimised application, in an optimised Operating System, for 64 bits, with an AMD64 processor!
AMD are the gamers choice, since most of the games are better performers on AMD platforms, compared to their Intel couterparts. With the new AMD64 processors, the distance has widen, and I'm talking 32 bits only!

So let's sum it up:

• You get a free performance upgrade on Civ
• You get faster AI movement
• You give Firaxis programmers more headroom to expand neat ideas that they'd like to implement but are afraid to overload the CPU

Just don't say "No" because you don't have an AMD 64 CPU yet! You are being totally unfair to those who have/will have in a near future. Don't say "No" to new and better technology. That is just lame.

[OliverFA]

To develop a game is a costly and long process. This is enough complicated by itself. The last thing people at Firaxis need is to complicate it even more by creating different versions, which means spliting the scarce resources they need to develop the game. Even more: How many people have the "64 bit" processors. Just pick a tech level high enough to improve the tech quality of the game, but low enough to have a big base of potential players. Who wants to update his computer to play a game, even if it is Civ4?