Apolyton CIVILIZATION IV PREVIEW (by MarkG)

[MarkG]

http://apolyton.net/content.php/851-Apolyton-CIVILIZATION-IV-PREVIEW-%28by-MarkG%29

a much bigger feature by Solver coming up in a few days

[Solver]

For the record: when Markos refers to the MP game we played, I beat him .

[korn469]

Could you please quickly describe how nukes work and their effect please?

[korn469]

Also, nice preview Markos, I can't wait to read solver's!

[The_Aussie_Lurker]

I have to say that I can read a dozen or more previews from Game Magazine publishers, and still come away with a feeling of 'yes but, do they really KNOW Civilization'-and thats regardless of a good or bad review. It is only when I start seeing the kinds of positive previews from genuine fans of the game-like you and Solver-that I really start to sit up and take notice ! I especially liked the info you gave on diplomacy-it sounds like this is going to be one element of the game I will be pursuing in a much bigger way than in Civ3.
Anyway, as Korn said, what effect do NUKES have???
Also, when you say 'close borders', you mean close as in distance? Lastly, can you reveal whether Unit trades are in both the MP and SP games?
OK, truly last question for Mark and/or Solver, what different states of Borders can you have-only open and closed or open, normal and closed?

Yours,
Aussie_Lurker.

[GeoModder]

Small wonder you guys seemed to know more of things.

[alva]

yup, can be build by all err nations.

[Aro]

You... and... Solver... Beta... Testers...

I hate you, guys!

[ixnay]

Is that a WWII Mediterranean scenario I see?

[Aro]

Btw, I am a SP person too. I was a little worried by all that emphasis on MP but, according Markos review, everything seems fine with SP games.

[alva]

Originally posted by Aro


You... and... Solver... Beta... Testers...

I hate you, guys!

Meh, even with 4 months advance and inside info, he's still never going to beat anything above chieftain.

[H Tower]

On page two, it's adopts, not adapts.

If a civilization adapts your religion as the state (official) one, their leader will like you.

good news all around in the feature, was there anything bad at all in the game?

[MarkG]

Originally posted by The_Aussie_Lurker
Also, when you say 'close borders', you mean close as in distance?

yes, if you have several cities close to the cities of an AI, you may get "our close borderds spark tention" negative points towards the AI's stance at you

OK, truly last question for Mark and/or Solver, what different states of Borders can you have-only open and closed or open, normal and closed?

open: units can pass through your borders
normal/closed : units cant pass through your borders without declaring war

[The_Aussie_Lurker]

I was afraid that there was only the two border states ! Hope this changes in a mod or XP. It makes more sense to have THREE!!!
How about Unit Trading, Mark-is it available this time around? You know I just HAVE to know !

Yours,
Aussie_Lurker.

[MarkG]

Originally posted by ixnay
Is that a WWII Mediterranean scenario I see?

let your eyes be the judge