Only 7 civilizations per game

[Roman]

quote: Originally posted by DrFell on 05-01-2001 07:55 PM Damn, I hope this is true....

So do I...

[Lawrence of Arabia]

Me too

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[Roman]

quote: Originally posted by Fintilgin on 05-01-2001 07:55 PM Why lock long threads anyway? Isn't that just stopping the busiest and most popular discussions? ::scratches head::

All threads are locked once they reach 5 pages in length. I am not sure as to the precise reasons behind this, but it probably has something to do with how many pages the UBB code can support. Ask MarkG; he will be able to answer that better.

[Imran Siddiqui]

quote: Imran, unlike the AI, minor civs are a much more tangible element of the game, so it would be noticed by the previewers.

Not if they weren't included in the alpha version of the game. Remember, the game is ONLY 50% complete. Maybe they are trying to get Minor Civs to work correctly. After all, how much of the game did the previewers play, if ANY? Maybe the shots are simply the shots that Firaxis GAVE to the previewers.

Jeff Morris said Minor Civs would be in, and we haven't heard him take it back.

[Roman]

That's indeed a possibility, Imran, albeit IMO unlikely. I didn't explicitely say that there definitely are not minor civs in Civ 3, but I maintain that it is unlikely.
I guess we will have to see what Firaxis has to say about this.

[Sabre2th]

possible OPTION for 15 civs........... WOOHOO!

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[King Richard]

Where did the info on minor civs come from??? Is it confirmed? or are we just talking about the new barbarians (with cities)?

[Imran Siddiqui]

It was the first confirmed piece of information recieved by us on this site by Jeff Morris. They haven't told us anything else about it. If the Barbarians are the Minor Civs, then Jeff lied to us (Barbarians aren't Minor Civs as we said in 'The List').

[Roman]

quote: Originally posted by techumseh on 05-01-2001 10:12 AM I have only one word: BOYCOTT!

Hmm, I wouldn't go as far as that. However, if there were two major disapointments in the game eg. Civilization limit set at 7 and inclusion of future techs, then I would certainly consider not buying the game. Luckily, Firaxis has already said that the game will end in 2020, so I needn't worry.

[techumseh]

Then why haven't they replied to this (5 page) thread? Aren't they monitoring this topic? It seems that they could clear this up in a minute if what you say is correct, Imran. Only the threat of an organized boycott of Civ 3 will force their hand. Why don't you embrace the power of the (organized) market?
[This message has been edited by techumseh (edited May 02, 2001).]

[Imran Siddiqui]

How many responses at ALL are posted by Firaxis. In a year, there have been, perhaps a grand total of 50 Firaxis posts. They just don't post here, and I don't think they spend every waking hour at these forums as well. They will announce major things, and that is a major thing.

You can boycott if you want. Civ3 will still sell a million copies. Don't be so arrogent to think that you and you alone are the Civ fans out there.

[Deathwalker]

What are they doing the biggest limitation to me making MODs was the 7 civs rule. They should at least have the option for people to use more than seven especially if they have a more powerful computer. We should not be limited because of others, You could simple have the systems power limit the number of civ. But with a limit of 14, as above this would in my opinion would reduce from the game.

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[Roman]

I hope this will be clarified in the next update.

[OzzyKP]

If you don't like 7 civs (and no one does) then be sure to tell them that. If we flood Firaxis with e-mails they'll listen.

Some email addresses i've found:

askthecivteam@firaxis.com
jmorris@firaxis.com
dmagaha@firaxis.com

Everyone write them an e-mail, make them thoughtful and explain why you want more than 7 players. Do it and do it now. Sooner we get it in, the less likely it'll be set in stone already. A massive response to anything will certainly change their minds, now folks its time to e-mail like mad!!!

[Ralf]

quote: Originally posted by OzzyKP on 05-04-2001 01:44 PM If you don't like 7 civs (and no one does) then be sure to tell them that. If we flood Firaxis with e-mails they'll listen.

If YOUR e-mail inbox becomes flooded, are YOU more likely to listen? Or are you more likely to be just pissed off and annoyed? Ask yourself that question...

Besides, some here talks talks about 8 civs + minor ones. We just aint 100% sure yet. Also, many Firaxians visits this site on a regular daily/weekly basis - so they already know what some (not all) thinks about this issue. Finally: Deciding how this game should be designed has nothing to do with some kind of Apolyton-based voting democracy. Its really their decision to make.

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