THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: The Fake Shemp on January 02, 2008, 02:08:11 PM

Title: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 02, 2008, 02:08:11 PM

So, I've pretty much played out Civ4 single player (I haven't gotten, nor can I afford Beyond the Sword), but I'm thinking about dabbling in multiplayer - what should I expect?

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: Mupepe on January 02, 2008, 02:09:26 PM

to get fucking pwned for a really long time

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 02, 2008, 02:11:44 PM

 :(

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: Mupepe on January 02, 2008, 02:22:44 PM

Quote from: Willco on January 02, 2008, 02:11:44 PM

:(

:(  they're fairly inhuman online. :'(

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: ToxicAdam on January 02, 2008, 02:29:42 PM

It's bullshit that this game isn't 20 dollars by now.

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: The Fake Shemp on January 02, 2008, 02:47:19 PM

Again, I spent $35 at GameStop and got Civ 1 - 4, with maps and books and commentary and shit.  C'mon, Toxy.  Y'know it's worth that.

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: Mupepe on January 02, 2008, 02:53:12 PM

Quote from: Willco on January 02, 2008, 02:47:19 PM

Again, I spent $35 at GameStop and got Civ 1 - 4, with maps and books and commentary and shit.  C'mon, Toxy.  Y'know it's worth that.

For all the big spending the 'pubs want to do, he's pretty frugal, amirite?

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: Fragamemnon on January 02, 2008, 05:07:59 PM

Civ4 MP is actually not that bad, because most games really are resolved (for all intents and purposes) in the first 100 turns or so. There's a very strong emphasis on early expansion and conquest in most MP games, and humans are generally VERY aggressive early on if you run into them. Expect appropriate rush tactics.

To be honest, tournaments like the Civ4 Hall of Fame ( http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ4/rules.php ) or, even better, Realms Beyond Civ ( http://realmsbeyond.net/civ/ ) are far better formats for competitive Civ gaming.  Check those out too-instead of head to head multiplayer it's "here's a save file, who can do best". It works really well IMO.

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: Mupepe on January 02, 2008, 05:33:25 PM

Willco, I'll play against you when I get home.

I suck playing online as well

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: ToxicAdam on January 02, 2008, 05:41:50 PM

Quote from: Willco on January 02, 2008, 02:47:19 PM

Again, I spent $35 at GameStop and got Civ 1 - 4, with maps and books and commentary and shit.  C'mon, Toxy.  Y'know it's worth that.

That's a great price, but I already own Civ's 1-3.

I'll just keep waiting ... and waiting ... expect my "LTTP:Civ 4" thread in March of 09.

Title: Re: In this thread, we talk about Civilization. Frag, please enter.
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 02, 2008, 05:49:00 PM

Quote from: Willco on January 02, 2008, 02:47:19 PM

Again, I spent $35 at GameStop and got Civ 1 - 4, with maps and books and commentary and shit.  C'mon, Toxy.  Y'know it's worth that.

Ooooh

I only own 3. Not seeing this on their site tho.