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Oh, and of course on the smaller maps with 16 civs, some of the civs will almost allways be exterminated rather quickly, as each civ dosn't have as much "fat to withstand hard times". But mostly I end the game between 1500 and 2000 and still have 10 to 14 opponents around at that time even on a tiny map. I mostly play on levels 2, 3 or 4.
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The waiting between turns. It isn't a complete showstopper but I would like things to move faster. In late game I can have AI-gameturns of 5 min. or more (yes, its nice to have a good book) on a huge map. And all the pop-graphics are turned off.Originally posted by panag
hi ,
in what way do you mean it slows down , because of all the units or , because of the waiting between turns , ...
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hi ,Originally posted by Firebird
The waiting between turns. It isn't a complete showstopper but I would like things to move faster. In late game I can have AI-gameturns of 5 min. or more (yes, its nice to have a good book) on a huge map. And all the pop-graphics are turned off.
it could be programs , your comp , many reasons , ....
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To those of you without to long AI-turns:
Are you running WinXP/Win2k?
I think WinXP is better at using memory than Win98 (which I am using). I have 768 MB ram so that should be ok, but if Win98 realy only uses 128 MB it dosn't matter.
My machine is a 500 Mhz AMD K6-2 with lots of HD and 32 MB videocard. Im using DirectX 8.1 (after advice from Panag: Thank you, it seems to have helped out some of the way with the speed).Comment
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I forgot this: As I said earlier all availible prefs in civ3, that impact speed, has as far as I know been turned off.Comment
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Up until a recent upgrade (to play Morrowind
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Oh, a tip for 'dealing' with the 512 city limit. Arrang settlers where you want to put your new cities. Then, turn into a bloodthirsty maniac and decare war on whoever has been annoying you, then raze half their cities. Do much the same to anyone foolish enough to join their side. They quickly beg for peace and the AI becomes very reluctant to ever annoy you again.
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Upgrading RAM is definitely the way to go to get Civ3 running faster. Processor, video cards, etc. do not have as much of an impact."Stuie has the right idea" - Japher
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It would be great to see a map that is really huge , in the neighborhood of 300- 320 X 300-320 .Comment
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[QUOTE] Originally posted by CyberShy
I usually play huge, 16 players, emperor.
1. have a book to read in between the turns
In late game, I often have time for a smoke or two between turns. Civ3 has greatly increased my intake of unhealthy substances; perhaps I should consider a lawsuit against Firaxis
Rhett Monroe Chassereau
"I use to be with it, then they changed what it is. And what I'm with isn't it, and what is it seems strange and scary to me." -Abe SimpsonComment
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Denmark is a small country (around 45000 km2) and in civ3 it was always just one tile
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In civ3 with a 256x256 map there is 6 tiles to toy with. Not a hole lot (I did say it was a small country), but its enough to be the beginning of a great empire!
We shall be victorious! We will take it all! You better look out for the danish killer rabbits!?!
What I am really saying is that a 256x256 map allows for rather acurate maps. If you'r doing D-day in a fullscale WWII its nice if you can actually see the coastline of Normandy.
Now, I only wish I had that 11,5 GHz P8 with 8Gb ram....
Oh well, I think I better get me that book...
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hi ,Originally posted by Firebird
To those of you without to long AI-turns:
Are you running WinXP/Win2k?
I think WinXP is better at using memory than Win98 (which I am using). I have 768 MB ram so that should be ok, but if Win98 realy only uses 128 MB it dosn't matter.
My machine is a 500 Mhz AMD K6-2 with lots of HD and 32 MB videocard. Im using DirectX 8.1 (after advice from Panag: Thank you, it seems to have helped out some of the way with the speed).
huh , thanks
if you want more and really great stuff to make it speed up , just ask
the best is to play with mac , with mac os X it really goes fast
win 98SE aint bad neither , the rest is a bid slow
some depends also on the speed of your harddrive , 12000+ RPM's rocks
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hi ,Originally posted by Firebird
Denmark is a small country (around 45000 km2) and in civ3 it was always just one tile.
In civ3 with a 256x256 map there is 6 tiles to toy with. Not a hole lot (I did say it was a small country), but its enough to be the beginning of a great empire!
We shall be victorious! We will take it all! You better look out for the danish killer rabbits!?!
What I am really saying is that a 256x256 map allows for rather acurate maps. If you'r doing D-day in a fullscale WWII its nice if you can actually see the coastline of Normandy.
Now, I only wish I had that 11,5 GHz P8 with 8Gb ram....
Oh well, I think I better get me that book...
say , if you want to buy a new one , get a mac , its really user friendly (!) and man , just so fast , ....
what is really intresting is that civ goes faster on a mac with win98 , and that is a proof that a large part of the speed has to do with the hardware
what we really would need are bigger maps , its unfair that a country like Denmark is one tile , or France 5 , ....
they should put it in , and for those who dont like it , well then they should not play on it , voila , everyone is happy
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Perhaps I should try Win2k/WinXPComment
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hi ,Originally posted by Firebird
Perhaps I should try Win2k/WinXP
, actually on a fully patched win98SE it runs fast , ....
the main reason would be that win98 is so long around and when fully patched is so stable , ....
win xp aint bad , but it has some drawbacks , ...
there are a lot of people who have two OS on their system , if you are going to buy a new one , get mac os X , it rocks
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