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So what should Firaxis focus on now?
Here are my thoughts, in preference order.
Patching Civ3
I believe that this is a great game, the best Civ so far, and you all know how good Civ2 was. But I think that people forgot of how annoying Civ2 could sometimes be (ridiculous ZOC, AI founding "secret" size-1 cities inside your empire, 100+ civil disorder pop-ups, weak military AI, ...) and they should remember that when criticizing Civ3 in a non-constructive way (ie, not making suggestions or giving ideas).
So, I think that patching Civ3 to perfection is the path to follow, for it leads to an attainable goal.
The early game is excellent; if all the game could be as exciting, we'd end up with a legendary game on our hands.
MultiPlayer
I know most of you are eager for MP. No doubt that a human opponent is far more challenging that AI. IMHO, I just don't think the time is right for it yet; The game can and should be improved before allowing for such a demanding expansion. Soon enough, Firaxis would have to deal with different bugs and patches for both SP and MP. Let them concentrate resources on a problem at a time, because that will bring more efficient results.
I say: consolidate now - expand later (which doesn't mean I'm not eager for MP either).
Civilization 4
A few radical people are so annoyed with the basics in Civ3 that they've given up on it. And let's face it: many more patches will come, but the fundamentals will remain more or less the same. If you feel that Civ3 is hopeless and beyond any further tweaking, but still love the whole Civilization concept and want Firaxis to abandon Civ3 soon and focus on Civ4, this is the option for you.
other games
Vote for this one if you're absolutely fed up and have given up on the whole Civilization concept, want to see other games developed and only come to these forums to bash, rant and complaint in a non-constructive way (I think this option might gather a few votes...
).
...
Open option, elaborate below please.
Any thoughts?
.
Here are my thoughts, in preference order.
Patching Civ3
I believe that this is a great game, the best Civ so far, and you all know how good Civ2 was. But I think that people forgot of how annoying Civ2 could sometimes be (ridiculous ZOC, AI founding "secret" size-1 cities inside your empire, 100+ civil disorder pop-ups, weak military AI, ...) and they should remember that when criticizing Civ3 in a non-constructive way (ie, not making suggestions or giving ideas).
So, I think that patching Civ3 to perfection is the path to follow, for it leads to an attainable goal.
The early game is excellent; if all the game could be as exciting, we'd end up with a legendary game on our hands.
MultiPlayer
I know most of you are eager for MP. No doubt that a human opponent is far more challenging that AI. IMHO, I just don't think the time is right for it yet; The game can and should be improved before allowing for such a demanding expansion. Soon enough, Firaxis would have to deal with different bugs and patches for both SP and MP. Let them concentrate resources on a problem at a time, because that will bring more efficient results.
I say: consolidate now - expand later (which doesn't mean I'm not eager for MP either).
Civilization 4
A few radical people are so annoyed with the basics in Civ3 that they've given up on it. And let's face it: many more patches will come, but the fundamentals will remain more or less the same. If you feel that Civ3 is hopeless and beyond any further tweaking, but still love the whole Civilization concept and want Firaxis to abandon Civ3 soon and focus on Civ4, this is the option for you.
other games
Vote for this one if you're absolutely fed up and have given up on the whole Civilization concept, want to see other games developed and only come to these forums to bash, rant and complaint in a non-constructive way (I think this option might gather a few votes...
)....
Open option, elaborate below please.
Any thoughts?
.
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