Over Rated big time!

[Desert Dog]

I laugh really hard whenever the web site is updated or I see a magazine or game show give 9.0 and higher to Civ 3. Maybe even game of the year it is just so ridiculous that is funny. At least in my opinion anyone who has played a turned based civ style game will have issues with the game. Not to mention the horrible bug ridden code. The patch comes out and the patch actually makes the game more unstable. Firaxis says it is our fault for our expectations when we complain of problems. Bugs are big problems with the game where things are broke. Other MAJOR issues are the game play. Not only is the military totally unbalanced the game is not quite working in all areas.
I am convinced that none of these people who are rating the game high have really played a full game on a large map. Nor do I think any one who is considered a empire builder would like the game play very well. The game has potential but should have not been released until first quarter of 2002 they know it too.
I am a BIG fan of the series. I love all GOOD turn based games. I am hoping that they will wake up and fix the problems. Civ 3 looks, smells and tastes like a bad version of Call To Power. Currently the game deserves a rating of no more then a 6.5 - 7.0 at most. My opinion anyways!

Desert Dog

[Kolyana]

Thanks?

[Zardof]

Personally I never purchase a game based on a review I read in a magazine. I prefer TBG to all other genres, and I have no major issues with this game. I’m currently playing on the largest map possible, each turn takes ½ hour to complete and I’m having a blast.

I say all that to make this point, when you generalize, even if it is “IMHO”, you run the risk of making inaccurate comments like [quote] “At least in my opinion anyone who has played a turned based civ style game will have issues with the game. [quote]

I understand there are some folks who are disappointed in this game. I guess I’m part of the crowd that enjoys Cic3 as it stands now. Earlier this year I watched as people bitterly complained about another highly anticipated game that was released. With each patch that was issued, more and more people seemed to complain. After 4 patches, it barely resembled the original game and had become an inferior product IMHO.

BTW, I agree with the spirit of your argument about gaming mags in general in regards to ANY review they give.

[DanteInCali]

Generally im happy with the game. One issue they must fix is the unbalanced military units. I hope they do that

[Desert Dog]

PLEASE!

Look if your going try and flame me do a good job! The game is loaded with serious bugs. I know of NO ONE who is having a good time. (accept for your couple of posts) I have had many good games going and they crash or some other dumb ass stuff will happen.
The patch made things much worse. I just want a game that I paid $70.00 to work properly. It SHOULD NOT be called Civ 3 as I said before it likes and smells more like CTP3. I am playing now with Korns Biltz mod finally having a good game that is not crashing. Funny how a mod fixes the game better then the programmers!
Here is the thing I want this game to be good I was playing civ 2 and Alpha Centauri:Alien Crossfire for way to long. If the bugs and unbalanced issues are ironed out the game would be good. But in its current form it is over rated BIG TIME!

Desert Dog

[opaque]

I'm pretty happy with the game as well. One thing I have to say is that my game hasn't crashed ONCE, pre-patch or after. It seems to be perfectly stable IMO. That isn't to say nothing is wrong with it, but stability for me is not an issue.

[DanteInCali]

So far so good for me as well opague. No crashes at all

[Ralf]

Same here. I havent had one single crash och freeze-up, since I started to play this game. I look upon this game as an raw diamond. It needs some polishing, minor additions & alterations back and forth, and later; a nice meaty commercial expansion-package with full scenario- and MP-support, amongst other goodies.

But its still a diamond. How you even can begin to compare this game with the CTP-series, completely baffles me.

[splangy]

Re: PLEASE!

Originally posted by Desert Dog
Look if your going try and flame me do a good job! The game is loaded with serious bugs. I know of NO ONE who is having a good time. (accept for your couple of posts) I have had many good games going and they crash or some other dumb ass stuff will happen.

A:learn how to spell (it's except, not accept) B: Learn that many people have oppinions THAT AREN'T THE EXACT SAME AS YOURS!!! The game hasn't crashed once for me BTW...

The patch made things much worse. I just want a game that I paid $70.00 to work properly. It SHOULD NOT be called Civ 3 as I said before it likes and smells more like CTP3. I am playing now with Korns Biltz mod finally having a good game that is not crashing. Funny how a mod fixes the game better then the programmers!

Thank god the weekend is almost over, you need to get to you english class ASAP Again I am having NO problems with the game, also I can tell your lieing about your game crashing because mods dont fix a games internal code, they just mess with game rules, so you shot yourself in the foot right there.

Here is the thing I want this game to be good I was playing civ 2 and Alpha Centauri:Alien Crossfire for way to long. If the bugs and unbalanced issues are ironed out the game would be good. But in its current form it is over rated BIG TIME!

Its not over rated, its just that your one of those little wierdos who cant stand that the game isn't 100% based around your ideas, and because of that you hate everyone who finds joy in playing it. By the way, just because a game crashes for you dosen't mean its unbalenced.

you need to relise your not the center of the universe, and that very few people care what you think. Now, GET A LIFE

[Immortal Wombat]

Originally posted by Ralf
Same here. I havent had one single crash or freeze-up, since I started to play this game.

Same with me.

I look upon this game as an raw diamond. It needs some polishing, minor additions & alterations back and forth,

Same with me.

and later; a nice meaty commercial expansion-package with full scenario- and MP-support, amongst other goodies.

Same with me

But its still a diamond. How you even can begin to compare this game with the CTP-series, completely baffles me.

Huh? You weren't talking about the CtP series?

[Peets]

I don't think like Desert Dog, I like this game so I play it.
I suggest Desert Dog finds a new game

Or you can have fun here

[Cavalier_13]

Re: Re: PLEASE!

Originally posted by splangy


A:learn how to spell (it's except, not accept) B: Learn that many people have oppinions THAT AREN'T THE EXACT SAME AS YOURS!!! The game hasn't crashed once for me BTW...



Thank god the weekend is almost over, you need to get to you english class ASAP Again I am having NO problems with the game, also I can tell your lieing about your game crashing because mods dont fix a games internal code, they just mess with game rules, so you shot yourself in the foot right there.



Its not over rated, its just that your one of those little wierdos who cant stand that the game isn't 100% based around your ideas, and because of that you hate everyone who finds joy in playing it. By the way, just because a game crashes for you dosen't mean its unbalenced.

you need to relise your not the center of the universe, and that very few people care what you think. Now, GET A LIFE

Maybe YOU should learn how to spell as well. While you are at it, grammar and punctuation would be nice.

Originally posted by splangy

B: Learn that many people have oppinions THAT AREN'T THE EXACT SAME AS YOURS!!! The game hasn't crashed once for me BTW...

It's opinion, not oppinion

Originally posted by splangy

Thank god the weekend is almost over, you need to get to you english class ASAP

I hope you will be sitting beside him and taking notes.....it should have read "you need to get to YOUR english class".

Originally posted by splangy

Again I am having NO problems with the game, also I can tell your lieing about your game crashing because mods dont fix a games internal code, they just mess with game rules, so you shot yourself in the foot right there

Lot of nice juicy ones there! First, it is spelled LYING, not lieing. There is no such word. Secondly, dont is not a word either. Don't is what you were after I think. Thirdly, since the internal code you refer to belongs to the game, you should have spelled "games" game's....as it is now, you make games a plural.

As for shooting himself in the foot, I guess you must have shot him through YOUR foot.

Originally posted by splangy

Its not over rated, its just that your one of those little wierdos who cant stand that the game isn't 100% based around your ideas, and because of that you hate everyone who finds joy in playing it. By the way, just because a game crashes for you dosen't mean its unbalenced.

Nice ones here too. Its should read It's or It is. And in the phrase "just that your one of those", your here refers to the poster, therefore it should have been you're or you are. Unbalenced? I usually spell it unbalanced. And how are you linking unbalanced with the game crashing. The original poster was making two different points there, and you seem to have gotten them confused.

Originally posted by splangy

you need to relise your not the center of the universe, and that very few people care what you think.

Again, I usually spell it realize, not relise. Please note that you have AGAIN made the incorrect use of the wrong YOUR. It should have been you're or you are.

Please, I hope that you are taking lessons yourself. I'd hate to have to correct you all over again.

Next time, don't put someone down about their ability to write please. They may not be native english speaking people. Read their opinion and comment on that only. Or do YOU enjoy having your improper spelling and grammar exposed for the world to see?

Cavalier

[Nuke gay whales]

Re: Re: PLEASE!

Originally posted by splangy

...A:learn how to spell...

...you need to get to you english class ASAP...

Don't you just love people who criticize others while making the same mistakes? If you are going to act smart and pick on someone’s English, then maybe you should make sure that your writing skills are perfect...

"oppinions" only has one p
"english" should be capitalized
"lieing" is spelt "lying"
"dont" should be don't
"dosen't" is spelt "doesn't"
"unbalenced" is spelt "unbalanced"
"relise" is spelt "realize"

Hey EVERYONE makes mistakes - so stop picking on this guys errors when you seem to have difficulty yourself...

[felder]

I agree that the game isn't really as good as many of the reviews would have you believe. However, I don't put much stock in game reviewers anyway because I think many of them are bought off (i.e. if you diss one of our games we'll never send you another to preview again and we won't advertise on your site/magazine).

That said, I do think the game is pretty good. It has issues, but it is generally bug free (it has never crashed on me). Compare Civ3 to Ultima 9 or Pool of Radiance in this regard (shudder).

I think the big problem is many people, naturally, compare it to civ2. This game is certainly not Civ2...but is it a bad game? I don't think so. The game is fun and will keep you playing (just one more turn) for hours.

[Xentropy]

Re: PLEASE!

Originally posted by Desert Dog
Look if your going try and flame me do a good job! The game is loaded with serious bugs. I know of NO ONE who is having a good time. (accept for your couple of posts)

A) I don't think anyone was flaming you, merely stating an opinion that differed from yours.

B) Wow, more than a couple of posts now from people having a good time! There *is* a world beyond your immediate point of view.