New box of PTW

[FrostyBoy]

- which is another reason I like the more interesting boxes more than the sophisticated ones - it's something to look at, like a where's wally book. Where as bland ones are only good for a few seconds.

[ixnay]

I can never bring myself to throw away computer game boxes or manuals. I'm not exactly sure why.

[Galvatron]

Well it's a typical Civ-box (showing different stages of history). I like the covers of the whole series. This way you see the development of mankind in one picture. It's impressive. Perhaps I will buy the ad-on just for the cover . Civ III alone against the AI provides only medium fun hopefully it would be better in endless multiplayer duels to see who is the best Civer in the world.

[Adm.Naismith]

Originally posted by Stuie
That is one ugly box. Now I'll have to mail order it so as not to be seen carrying it around.

I thought the original was a bit more sleek and sophisticated. The new one looks like a too cartoony. So call me a box snob.

I agree with you, but I must admit that all the Civ III game concept is steering away from a group of player who loved a Civ1/2 style, to a group of people who feel more actracted from a different game style, more like Age of Kings

[Alex]

Originally posted by Adm.Naismith


I agree with you, but I must admit that all the Civ III game concept is steering away from a group of player who loved a Civ1/2 style, to a group of people who feel more actracted from a different game style, more like Age of Kings

Finally someone was able to tell the actual reason for the new box... Congrats, Admiral.

[Stuie]

Originally posted by Alexnm


Finally someone was able to tell the actual reason for the new box... Congrats, Admiral.

I kind of thought it was an attempt at appealing to a "different" audience, but couldn't think of a way of expressing the thought that wouldn't insult someone.

[Alex]

I, for one, would not feel offended.

[statusperfect]

Originally posted by Alexnm
Funny, I rarely throw my game boxes away... I had the Civ2 box until recently, but then I needed some space on the shelves and I had to throw it away. Maybe I'm a little freak.

I still have my Warcraft II box.

[Q Classic]

ugh. i have to agree, the original box was tasteful, clean, and elegant.

this new one is to brash, too noisy, too busy.

give me royal purple and a globe, bitte.

[Skeeve]

Originally posted by Alexnm


Funny, I rarely throw my game boxes away... I had the Civ2 box until recently, but then I needed some space on the shelves and I had to throw it away. Maybe I'm a little freak.

Nope, I'd say you're normal. (At least from my perspective). I've still got game boxes from the 1980's (Even a few of the old Commodore-64 flat boxes from EA - e.g. Bard's Tale, Archon, etc.)

[Skeeve]

Originally posted by Barchan


Neuschwanstein Castle, built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria between 1869 and 1886. It's in Germany. Walt Disney built a similar version of it in his Disney theme parks. They're in Florida, California, France, Japan and probably somewhere else right near you soon enough. Bleh.

Anyway, I couldn't help but notice the frigate stalking that poor, defenseless submarine on the cover of the new box:

"Cap'n! That old, wooden, sail-powered frigate's cannonball took the tip off our periscope! If we dive, we'll fill up with water and sink!"

"Well, guess we'd better shut down the nuclear reactor and scuttle the sub, boys. I'll go down with the ship; you report our failure to sink an 18th century sailing vessel back to the Admiral."

"Aye, aye, Cap'n!"

Nicely done.

[Jon Shafer]

Yes, it's a typical 'show the evolution of civilization' boxart, and I like it better than the old version. The little globe-looking thingy for the 'O' in "World" looked odd to me, and I'm glad they changed it. That and the old box was just too bland, not enough appeal, just a purple globe and the title.

[SpencerH]

Wow, the box art is great .




Does this mean we've burned out on all the speculations about how (whether) the game will be any good out of the box?

[Adm.Naismith]

Originally posted by Alexnm
I, for one, would not feel offended.

Surely I hope my post was not offensive to anyone! It simply was the same note most people here used to write, to explain the gameplay and rules difference between Civ II / SMAC and Civ III.

Age of King is not my cup of tea, but I don't think that people that play it are wrong! Some friends of mine used to play it and one is also a better Civ II player than me

[Adm.Naismith]

Originally posted by SpencerH
Does this mean we've burned out on all the speculations about how (whether) the game will be any good out of the box?

Sell the box and the job is half done, isn't it?