Preview: Day 1

[MarkG]

here it is!
http://apolyton.net/ctp2/preview/day1.shtml
first day with ctp2: Installation, System Requirements, Difficulty Levels, Screen Resolutions, Moving Units, Right-click Menus, Great Library, Diplomacy Impressions, Great Autosave, 32 Civs, No Crash.


screenshots and art pages remade
http://apolyton.net/ctp2/screenshots
http://apolyton.net/ctp2/art/art5.shtml

[This message has been edited by MarkG (edited November 07, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by MarkG (edited November 07, 2000).]

[Shadowstrike]

If it wasn't totally dark out right now, I would be getting this game....

Oh well, its only a few days until the weekend...

[Monkey]

Great start Markos, except I was a bit disappointed that my computer won't be able to handle it since it requires a 1166MHz computer

BTW what the heck is that giant cockcroach?

[Triphosphatase]

Bwahahahah I was there the very second he posted the preview and I was there the very second when he updated that typo.

[MarkG]

quote: Originally posted by Monkey on 11-07-2000 07:03 PM what the heck is that giant cockcroach?

it's a crawler, an underwater transport unit
you can get land units under the water with it and attack underwater cities!

[MarkG]

quote: Originally posted by Triphosphatase on 11-07-2000 07:08 PM Bwahahahah I was there the very second he posted the preview and I was there the very second when he updated that typo.

that's the kind of visitors we want!

[Atahualpa]

From the preview:

quote: I saw the possible resolutions: up to 1280x1204

Shouldnt this be 1280x1024? At least thats my current Windows Resolution
This is a Typo I guess.

quote: can now actually declare war! Soounds riducullous, but it's true.

NO!!!! This is one of the most useful things!!!!!!
In all civ games now you couldnt declare war at your enemy. All the time you had to nerve him with requests to withdraw his units or else that he declares war on you. Cause when you attacked him without declaring war (which wasnt possible) you got a penalty when talking with others.
So, this is really a very important thing! Thanks a lot Activision!

Btw, the autosave-in-background feature sounds great!

ATa

[Peter Triggs]

Mark,

We've been told that the AI has gone through a major rewrite. When you have time, could you have a look at the files and tell us what's replaced the FLI (and AIP?) files. Thanks.

Peter

[Atahualpa]

Btw, Mark about the declare war thing:
What for example when you want to say:

"Hey you [civ.name] bastard withdraw your damn troops or we are on war!"

Then you need a declare war option for example.

So its all but ridiculous!

ATa

P.S.: I just wanted to express that. I am sure you will be glad such an option exists when you hate somebody, but have not enough reasons to declare war (when he is very advanced for example). Balance of Power Civers for example will also like to use this option!

[JimMac]

Great stuff Markos!

I now have a better feel for the game than I got from reading any of the other on line previews. I am looking forward to reading tomorrows installment.

One small question,- what size is your monitor? (I never play CTP, or any similar small unit game in a higher resolution than 800 * 600 on my 15 inch, as I find the detail too small)

JimMac

[Ubersandwich]

I too am glad you can finaly declare war on another civ... is the time-line that was mentioned earlier in development in the game? (I saw a kind on message history in the screen shots, is this what Actvision meant?)... The game is looking good. Thank you for doing this great service for all of us civ fans )

[Grandpa Troll]

D-R-O-O-L!!!
I am having Heart Palipatations!!

Grrr...I want my CTP:2!!


Troll

[Grandpa Troll]

Markos....
I have allways defended you and still do as well as Activision..

Go Get 'em and enjoy your Pre-Gold edition..(Nov 1 Date I believe?)


You will continue to have my Staunch Support!!.

.."DR.'s" Orders!!(Heh Heh Heh)

Lets "C" How many people figure this one out!!

Troll

[Mike the Nuke]

Mark G:

Where are the PBEM comments section. Are they deleted? Couldn't find them in the archives. PBEM items were post after SLIC and before the Civ Number explanation.

thanks

[Drakenred]

Hmmmmm

To get one of the "FoW"s you have to Lose a City,

Yikes!

PS ETA on the New Sections?

Drakenred