Recommendations?

[joepman]

I'll be receiving my copy of Civ 3 in the next couple of days and there are so many different mods to choose from... So
I was wondering what are the best mods out there? (graphical, gameplay and maps)
Im interested in realism (obviously) and better, more realistic warfare.
Anyone with any suggestions??

Thanks
Joe

[reefer addict]

ive been useing snoopies graphics with korns blitz mod and have no complaints. ive also changed the rules a bit to make the civs trade evenly instead of giving each other everything they have to the other ai for a world map.

[joepman]

If you don't mind, what rules did you tweak to get more even AI trading?
I'm looking at Korns Blitz mod and it is impressive.

Joe

[Inverse Icarus]

Originally posted by joepman
If you don't mind, what rules did you tweak to get more even AI trading?
I'm looking at Korns Blitz mod and it is impressive.

Joe

if you go to the "difficulty settings" tab in the edior (when u get it) you can set AI tech values. 100 is supposedly even trading, and i have all mine set at 110. it gives them a bit of an edge but greatly stops "tech whoring".

[joepman]

Ahh good. I see
Thanks

[Jaybe]

And don't forget to download the latest patch (or whatever is appropriate for you)!!

[joepman]

The release of the current patch and the upcoming expansion are actually what forced me to get this thing!

[spy14]

I dont use mods but i do tweak unit settings... cruise missiles capable of being used on subs, increased helicopter transport capacity, things like that just to open up your options during war

[planetfall]

Not mods, but editor changes--
I also edited AI tech trading to 110. It makes them buy more techs. Depending on your skill level, I would recommend between 110 and 140.

If you don't like much corruption, set slider to 50%. If you like a lot, increase to 80%.

Increase range of artillery/radar art. to 2 tiles. Fast movers can still hit very well and this reflects better range of artillery, rather than catapults.

Also recommend increasing the range of newer sea vessels to about 5 tiles. This makes a navy useful.

Other than that, play a bit. For easier play you might want to either pick a civ with a scout unit, or add scout to the civ you play. By the time explorers come around, the land grab game is over.

[zulu9812]

joepman - I reccommend getting to know the ins and outs of the editor - it'll answer a lot of questions you might have, and you'll also be able to start modding yourself...