Shall there be a earth map with historic start locations? Like we had in civ1 and civ2 but not civ3. I played a LOT on the earth map in both civ1 and civ2, actually much more then random map. So i hope civ4 shall have an earth map with historic starting locations.
Shall there be a earth map with historic start locations?
- Thread starter kolpo
- Start date
Mercade
the Counsellor
Earth maps are the most popular among creators, it seems. You'll have a lot of choice among them.
mastertyguy
I'm tired!
the only problem with realistic starting positions is that almost all civs will start one next to the other (europe), while some others will be nearly alone in a big continent. There would be no one in Australia. But if the map is larger, I'd really like it.
Quebec Patriote
Chieftain
- Joined
- May 2, 2005
- Messages
- 34
To Masterguy and Vietcong:
that's what colonization is for.
that's what colonization is for.
BearMan
One More Turn...
I'm pretty sure there will be a map editor and/or earth map with Civ4.
However, initally, with only 18 civs, it will not be that play:able until the expansions comes around.
With the new city system (buildings placed on map, and not really staying in their own square, citys are more like counties ? and therefore fitting only 2 cities in your empire seems more ok in civ4 ?
However, initally, with only 18 civs, it will not be that play:able until the expansions comes around.
With the new city system (buildings placed on map, and not really staying in their own square, citys are more like counties ? and therefore fitting only 2 cities in your empire seems more ok in civ4 ?
I'm sure they'll include an Earth map, but probably not with historic start locations - as was stated, it would result in massive crowding in Eurasia, and little competition elsewhere.
Maybe once there are 40/50 some-odd civs, then a huge map with historic locations would work.
Maybe once there are 40/50 some-odd civs, then a huge map with historic locations would work.
SniperDevil
Skipper of Barnegat Bay
Earth maps make for a good time because you can relate them to real historic events. Thats why i like them.
dc82
Prince
if i recall the civ3 earth map given was pretty distorted and off. i mean, with all the great map makers out there, there r plenty of great earth maps, but i hope that they'll still package the game with some good real world maps.
kolpo said:
In Civ3, the scenarios called TeTurkhan have the Earth Map, with 31 civilizations, with starting locations for lots of historic cities. This is the Civ scenario I play exclusively. I certainly hope that the most updated and improved version of TeThurkhan is included in the Civ4 game.
mastertyguy said:
In the Teturkhan scenarios of Civ3, yes...Europe is crowded, but the trading possiblitities (for techs) are very considerable, allowing for fast advancement. The AI's are pretty stupid, actually, so once you learn the game mechanics, it becomes easier to deal with your computer opponents, and to start taking over their cities...ready-made for you!
Midwinter
Chieftain
I've only played SMAC before, but I always found that the random maps could be terrifically unfair, so I almost always end up using the official maps of Planet.
I'd love to see a full Earth map in Civ4 (as well as a map of Planet, just for fun!).
I'd love to see a full Earth map in Civ4 (as well as a map of Planet, just for fun!).
troytheface
Deity
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2002
- Messages
- 3,262
the only problem i can see with an earth nmap is that u KNOW what the world is like at the very beginning which early civs did not.....but i like the idea of civs being where they should be on an earth map...its just that exploration is a big part of the game for me- hate to give that up for historical placement
vbraun
Raytracing
If they make Europe less croweded, sure I'll play an Earth map.
