Am I a freak?

[Case]

Has anyone else replaced the original units.gif which came with Civ 2 with much nicer graphics for the same units?
(so when I play normal games of Civ 2 I no longer have to look at the tiny blured units Microprose intended me to enjoy)

[History049]

You're just improving the game.

[Shadowstrike]

After many years of slow modification,I wouldn't be suprised if everyone's Civ2 is different, unless you're a multiplayer person.

[ColdWizard]

on my old computer i replaced my units.gif to go along with my rules.txt (where i added techs and units)

[Scouse Gits]

Have you looked at Mindseye's "HiRes" modpack available from ACS - Tim uses photographic originals and reduces them to playable size - very impressive!

[Rasputin]

one of my favs SG... (HiRes that is)

Even in MP we all have different Grpahics as it doesnt affect the game at all !!!

[splangy]

I wish I knew how to ...

[Rasputin]

goto the Download section of Apolytons Civ 2 site (accessed from front page of ACS) then look for the HiRes mod pack ... install it into your civ2 folder (backup original files jsut in case)

[Smash]

..or you can go to the HiRes site

[Marquis de Sodaq]

I've almost always used a modified terrain graphic set, modified rules.txt and city.txt (dozens of alternative civs), etc. Why not? It's one of the best parts of the game.

[Ted Striker]

Most impressive units, Mindseye.

I like the chick in the miniskirt with the gun and dynamite. Also the grim reaper is cool.

[Earwicker]

Mmmmm, yummy. Thanks for pointing those out!

[Blaupanzer]

Am I a Freak?

Back to the original question, whether or not Case is a freak. We have insufficient evidence at this time. However, people who play one computer game obsessively for years could be considered suspects for wierdness. This, however, is not a bad thing.

[Case]

Re: Am I a Freak?

Originally posted by Blaupanzer
Back to the original question, whether or not Case is a freak. We have insufficient evidence at this time. However, people who play one computer game obsessively for years could be considered suspects for wierdness. This, however, is not a bad thing.

By the criteria I set (eg wether I'm alone in modifing the game) I'm not a freak. However, as that's in relation to other people still playing a 5 year old computer game, I'm not too sure of my true status

[Jimmywax]

As I see it Case this is really two questions in one: 1. Are you a freak? and 2. Is it normal to change your original graphics?

The way I see it is that yes you are a freak, but that is besides the point. It is a small matter since you are among your people here. We will not look down on you for this. To answer the second question, it is quite normal since you are just improving the game for your own enjoyment. I do not even play the original anymore, I only play scenarios. I also prefer to use regular units and do not care much for the Hi-Res picts. They are good looking though.