The future of civ multiplaying -the next road?-

[SmartFart]

Originally posted by ColdWizard

3. I've been playing Baldur's Gate 2 and with my recent purchase of Fallout/Fallout 2, civ3 might sit for quite some time.

I've finished whole BG trilogy with solo mage (no NPC's). Be sure you download patches BEFORE you start Fallout1 or 2 because otherwise you'll lose save files.

And I am downoading Civ3 patch right now. Curious to see how this game looks like.

[ColdWizard]

both fallout and fallout 2 were of the latest version straight out of the jewel case, i checked for patches just after installing them

and a solo mage... but a solo fighter would be more impressive

[rah]

Civ III has some nice things, (slightly better AI, resources) but it also has some crappy things (rampant corruption). It became boring quite quickly. I'll reserve judgement until MP is available. Simply because that's the only thing that is of any interest.

RAH

[CapTVK]

Well, another day, another patch, another game?

So does it make Civ3 better? Well, some much demanded features (that should have been there right at the start) are finally there (MP, proper scen support...cough cough )and more things are nailed down. Does this affect the strategy behind the game much? I don't know because haven't bought it yet. So I can't really judge that.
But it seems the gameplay is starting to resemble one long narrow hallway with most side entrances (exploits? loopholes? master tactics/strategies?) boarded shut.


On a positive note, many players now report that the AI really hates them no matter what they do. Glad to see Civ2 and Civ3 have something in common!

[cavebear]

Hey, Cap, are you saying that MP is now available for Civ3? Or did I read that wrong?

[CapTVK]

Originally posted by cavebear
Hey, Cap, are you saying that MP is now available for Civ3? Or did I read that wrong?

Not for the moment


Boy, I need to work on my irony...

[MBloomIII]

Re: The future of civ multiplaying -the next road?-

Originally posted by CapTVK [*]First question: With several Civ2 veterans (still holding out myself )having played Civ3 for a few months now. How's it holding up? It seems Civ3 has a good start but completely bogs down in the end game

Finished a game of Civ3 last week and I really have no desire to play again. I'll probably download the latest patch and try another game, just to justify the expense. The game really leads you in only one direction: Warfare. Not my favorite style of play.

[*]Second question: What are the prospects for Civ3 MP, will the current gameplay make it harder or easier to do a quick/long game?

Civ2 turns took forever in MP. Civ3 turns take forever in SP. Not a good prospect for Civ3 MP.

[*]Third question: Has anyone gone looking for alternatives? I've gone back to playing scenarios and playtesting Freeciv, anyone else?

I've 'rediscovered' Tropico although it lacks the 'it' factor but the building aspect is enjoyable. I'll get the expansion pack as soon as I can find it in a store for the scenarios. I've also started playing SimGolf which, much like Tropico, lacks 'it' but is fun none-the-less.

[vlad]

I bought Civ3 the day it came out, even bought the damn boxed set, after playing for a few hours I packed it away and haven't got it out yet, saving it for a rainy day in BC(which is like every other day .) I still try to play Civ2 MP 1-2 times a week with a group of friends, but even that has lost its level of excitement. We have changed the rules a bit which made it interesting, but what I would rather have is a whole new designed Civ2 MP, not a Civ3 MP. I think the thing I will enjoy from a future Civ3 MP release is to be able to go to the Zone and find tons of people playing, but for now I can at least finish a large map 3 player games without people wanting to leave to play in a different game When there isonly 1 game on the block people seem to stick with it a bit more, even when losing. Now if only we could find a 4th and 5th player who plays 2x2x king level no barbs and has a decent connection for simul, know any?????

[Kuja]

i'd play with ya, when my server isn't clogged with users i've got a nice connection speed. my icq is listed if you ever wanna play.

[vlad]

Definately Kuja it is always good to get more humans playing. I will be out of touch until end of March but then will be back to civ playing so I will give you a hollar!! Our games almost always get to nukes and we play on a big map, but the 3 guys are all super fast players so games go pretty quick. The problem we always run into is reaching the city max limit. Anyone know a way around that?