Siberian Riches

D712 · Aug 6, 2010

I have found that ALOT of different civ's special abilities havent been revealed, I want to know why. This brings up how alot of info about the Civs have been left out. Like the character videos on the CiV site page. And how we dont know what some of the civs' special abilities do. Why is this? Please comment similiar questions and incoming info.

Here are some related links:

Civ 5 official website:
http://www.civilization5.com/#/civilizations/

Arioch's Analyst Site:
http://well-of-souls.com/civ/

sumit1207 · Aug 6, 2010

The ones we don't know are the alphabetically last civilizations so they are not shown in preview pics. Exceptions like Rome and Songhai were stated as examples.

Shatner · Aug 6, 2010

I don't recall Songhai's ability (River Warlord) being revealed. What does it do and where was it shown?

D712 · Aug 6, 2010

sumit1207 said:
The ones we don't know are the alphabetically last civilizations so they are not shown in preview pics. Exceptions like Rome and Songhai were stated as examples.

Wasnt exactly talking about pics, I was talking about the videos, UA, ect.

ascarybear · Aug 6, 2010

Shatner said:
I don't recall Songhai's ability (River Warlord) being revealed. What does it do and where was it shown?

I am really, really, really hoping he can sail naval ships up rivers

sumit1207 · Aug 6, 2010

Oh, I thought River Warlord was confirmed as a combat bonus for attacking along rivers. Must have just been speculation.

I guess it is unfortunate that none of these previewers could just scroll down.

D712 · Aug 6, 2010

ascarybear said:
I am really, really, really hoping he can sail naval ships up rivers

I dont think so. I think that they will be able to cross rivers and attack over rivers with out any negative points, or possibly a bonus.

ascarybear · Aug 6, 2010

Lord Olleus said:
Huh? Rivers are between tiles not on tiles so this is litterally impossible. Not to mention that if it was possible, it would be a large gameplay feature and incredibly unlikely to be constraint to a something as specific as a UA.

I'm willing to bet you a cent against me eating my own face that that isn't the case.

Probably true, but you could sail on rivers in the Chinese unification scenario.

ascarybear · Aug 6, 2010

Lord Olleus said:
But thats because they, in terms of game mechanics, weren't rivers, but sea 1 tile wide. We know that rivers aren't like that in Civ5.

Alright fine, my dream is dead. Actually I feel kind of dumb for forgetting that now.

dra · Aug 6, 2010

Siberian riches - +1 production on strategic resources, double quantity of horses and iron

River warlord - double amount of gold capturing settlement, units can defend while embarked

http://img195.imageshack.us/f/19468941.jpg/

sumit1207 · Aug 6, 2010

dra said:
Siberian riches - +1 production on strategic resources, double quantity of horses and iron

River warlord - double amount of gold capturing settlement, units can defend while embarked

http://img195.imageshack.us/f/19468941.jpg/

huh, well there we are then. Embarked meaning while in transport mode? That really has nothing at all to do with rivers.
Leaves only Ottomans and Siam as mystery powers.

Gre_Magus · Aug 6, 2010

That's a great screenshot! Siberian riches sounds powerful, and the Japanese power is odd, because so far I've had the impressive that all units fight as though they were at full strength even when damaged. Persian power seems good, especially early on, but the % bonus means its good all through the game. The Songhai power is kind of random.

bjbrains · Aug 6, 2010

Where are those from? Because... they don't look like any 'leader screen' that we've seen. They don't even show the UU/UB icons, nor the civ icons.
And the Japanese power screams fake/mistake to me. Every time we see units fight, they fight at full strength, even when damaged. Every. Single video

Mercade · Aug 6, 2010

dra said:
Siberian riches - +1 production on strategic resources, double quantity of horses and iron

River warlord - double amount of gold capturing settlement, units can defend while embarked

http://img195.imageshack.us/f/19468941.jpg/

The screenshot actually says triple gold from barb camps.

AriochIV · Aug 6, 2010

Gre_Magus said:
the Japanese power is odd, because so far I've had the impressive that all units fight as though they were at full strength even when damaged.

Where would you get that impression? You haven't been listening to 12agnar0k again have you?

GoodSarmatian · Aug 6, 2010

Hmm, I already guessed siberian riches would give additional resources but double horses, iron and uranium ? If this is legit than Russia might be a bit too strong. We already know from one article the Krepost replaces barracks. A very early military UB and double strategic resources looks unbalanced to me.
And Persia seems pretty weird, but I guess with multiple ways to get several golden ages per game it's pretty powerful.
If this is indeed real than the only abilites we're still missing are Barbary Corsairs and Father governs Children.

GeoModder · Aug 6, 2010

Heh, that screenshot states that Catherine is leader of the Russians, not leader of Russia like the other leaders in that screenshot are refered to with their country.

dra · Aug 6, 2010

Screenshoot comes from preview version my collegue was doing. He answers our questions on other board and that was mine (special abilities). It is as legit at it can be at this level of development.

@ Mercade

Indeed it is, initially I was typing from memory, later I recieved confirmation I am allowed to post this screenshot in.

Other intersting screenies:
http://img41.imageshack.us/f/47669779.jpg/ advanced setup
http://img689.imageshack.us/f/74298616.jpg/ 1000 hammers production makes it kinda useless unit?
http://img826.imageshack.us/f/65516406.jpg/ how great engineer looks like
http://img265.imageshack.us/f/71658765.jpg/ resources
http://img405.imageshack.us/f/87266419.jpg/ strategic view
http://img97.imageshack.us/f/50280427.jpg/ naval invasion?

I am kinda suprised noone here sends any extra info my mates have been asking 1000s of questions ;o

Aramel · Aug 6, 2010

Okay, well I believe you now, but none of those abilities look very well designed. Especially River Warlord: you would think with a name like that it would actually have something to do with rivers! Frankly, I hope those aren't the final abilities.

dra · Aug 6, 2010

Apart from the weird name for Askia I can see loads of potential in all of them. My only concern is overpowered Russia but maybe there are game mechanics we are not fully aware of. From what I read, maitanance of units is kinda heavy burden so maybe having double strategic resources does not automaticaly equal world conquest.

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Chieftain

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Chieftain

Chieftain

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