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  • Upcoming Game Update

    Most likely there will be a game update coming soon. Let's just hope so at least. What are some of the things you would like answered? I know I would like to find out if the 16 civs is true.
    However, it is difficult to believe that 2 times 2 does not equal 4; does that make it true? On the other hand, is it really so difficult simply to accept everything that one has been brought up on and that has gradually struck deep roots – what is considered truth in the circle of moreover, really comforts and elevates man? Is that more difficult than to strike new paths, fighting the habitual, experiencing the insecurity of independence and the frequent wavering of one’s feelings and even one’s conscience, proceeding often without any consolation, but ever with the eternal goal of the true, the beautiful, and the good? - F.N.

  • #2
    16 civs at a time? Multiple unique units per civ? Civs which are in/out. Minor civs. Tentative release estimate.
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    • #3
      The next update is on average excpected 12/6/01 (take or add a few days), i think they should talk about science & growth.
      Alex

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      • #4
        Yeah, updates come out 1 every 2 months, at least so far. I'd like a little more info on how combat will work, espec. air combat. Will we have "hanging bombers"? Can they pillage ala SMAC? Target structures in cities? That sort of thing.

        Plus some info on espionage would be nice.
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        • #5
          • SMAC like alliances? (garrison allied cities etc)
          • A list of wonders/functions, and explained minor wonders.
          • A BETA.
          "I've lived too long with pain. I won't know who I am without it. We have to leave this place, I am almost happy here."
          - Ender, from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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          • #6
            Some clear info on MINOR CIVS! Will there be any, or is this just another name for the barbarians? If so, how will they function, and what will their limitations be? Will one be able to have diplomatic relations, treaties, etc., with them? If some of a major civ's cities rebel, will they be able to form a separate new minor civ?

            To me, this will be crucial to the depth and realism of the game. Tell us, Firaxis!
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            Every time you lose, remember: "The last shall be first".

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            • #7
              What I would like in Game Update

              I would like to see more of:

              1. A more in-depth idea on how the Combat system will work

              2. A list of some of the civ-specific units, and some of their abilities.

              3. An Expected Release date!!!

              4. An in-depth idea of what will the minor civs be, and how they will work.

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              • #8
                I would like to see in the next news article stuff on:

                - interface
                - combat
                - Map Editor stuff, but that would be something they would work on near the end when the games already made
                - explanation about different victory conditions
                - anouncement for an open beta
                - new diplomacy options if there are any
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                • #9
                  Are Firaxis releasing a beta? Cool . Anyway, i think the excpeted realease date is december, isn't it?
                  Alex

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                  • #10
                    ebworld.com and amazon.com both say mid october.
                    "I've lived too long with pain. I won't know who I am without it. We have to leave this place, I am almost happy here."
                    - Ender, from Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by UberKruX
                      ebworld.com and amazon.com both say mid october.
                      Don't put much weight into any release date that isn't declared by Firaxis or Infogames. Firaxis Dan has complained in past threads of early release dates by companies, even when they were direct-sale titles, meaning the companies claiming release dates weren't even able to sell the game. The only likely release ideas are the previews which only give Winter as a release time. Though Dec 21 is the first day of winter, so maybe I'll have Civ3 for Christmas anyway

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                      • #12
                        Well I would certainly be interested in how battles take place. This stacked combat sounds interesting for example, and some information on some of the ranged units as well, stuff like that. Combat is interesting...
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                        • #13
                          Maybe we could get a little slide show for stacked combat like we got for ressources.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by The diplomat
                            Maybe we could get a little slide show for stacked combat like we got for ressources.
                            Yeah, that would be good. I really liked that resources demo.
                            Ilkuul

                            Every time you win, remember: "The first shall be last".
                            Every time you lose, remember: "The last shall be first".

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                            • #15
                              Q. Multiple Maps - like in Test-of-Time ?

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