Civ IV vs Civ BTS

JulesDogg · Dec 03, 2008, 10:10 AM

Which is the toughest to play.

I played a lot of Civ IV then didnt play for a few years and have recently resumed with BTS.

BTS seems a bit harder to me, what do you guys think?

PieceOfMind · Dec 03, 2008, 10:14 AM

BtS is definitely harder, mostly thanks to a significant number of AI changes since vanilla.

One could argue there are fewer ways to exploit certain game mechanics in BtS as well.

Supr49er · Dec 03, 2008, 10:53 AM

BTS is more complex, therefore harder.

TheMeInTeam · Dec 03, 2008, 11:06 AM

The AI gets less bonuses on high levels in BTS, but will tend to build more units. Optimal strategy varies a bit.

The transition took me a week or so, the difference didn't seem all that great.

DVS · Dec 03, 2008, 12:24 PM

BTS is tougher, and therefor more fun to play. Anyway that's my $0.02.

Emiliano · Dec 04, 2008, 02:11 PM

The Espionage concept can make the game far more harder to maintain than in Vainilla... Lots of new numbers to take care now.

So, IMHO, BTS is harder

catcall73 · Dec 04, 2008, 02:26 PM

The Corporation aspect makes things more difficult for me.I race to get rid of religion in my games and Corporations seem to be late game religion.And they're so darned expensive!

I love the new espionage though.That more than makes up for any complaints I might have.

Dec 03, 2008, 10:10 AM	#1
JulesDogg Warlord Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 276	Civ IV vs Civ BTS Which is the toughest to play. I played a lot of Civ IV then didnt play for a few years and have recently resumed with BTS. BTS seems a bit harder to me, what do you guys think?

Dec 03, 2008, 10:14 AM	#2
PieceOfMind Drill IV Defender Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 9,142	BtS is definitely harder, mostly thanks to a significant number of AI changes since vanilla. One could argue there are fewer ways to exploit certain game mechanics in BtS as well. __________________ Tip: Forcing Steam's Offline Mode Civ4 Mods: Advanced Combat Odds, PIG Mod(discontinued), HEX Mod(discontinued) Suggestion: Try karadoc's K-Mod: Far Beyond the Sword Read if bored: Zoom-To-Cursor, Good advice from Kaell for DX11 users, Nvidia beats AMD in Civ V

Dec 03, 2008, 10:53 AM	#3
Supr49er 2011 Thunderfall Cup Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bear Flag Republic Posts: 3,592	BTS is more complex, therefore harder. __________________ And indeed there will be time to wonder, "Do I dare?" and, "Do I dare?". t.s.eliot

Dec 03, 2008, 11:06 AM	#4
TheMeInTeam GiftOfNukes Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 19,542	The AI gets less bonuses on high levels in BTS, but will tend to build more units. Optimal strategy varies a bit. The transition took me a week or so, the difference didn't seem all that great. __________________ - There is no "I" in team. There is no "we" either. There is a me. - Play Faster! - YouTube Civ Walkthroughs and Map Creation! - PolyCast Co-Host! Listen in! - Watch me play LIVE

Dec 03, 2008, 12:24 PM	#5
DVS El Presidente Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,037	BTS is tougher, and therefor more fun to play. Anyway that's my $0.02. __________________ The World 2009 mod development forum. and now: World 2009 WIKI! The w2k9 Team is currently looking for one or two more modders to help out. Post in our forum or PM me to get involved. A mod set on February 28th, 2009, realistically representing the present day world. Featuring 52 current, real world civs and leaders on the Giant Earth Map. 150+ modern units. 75+ modern buildings and wonders. All new techs, civics, ideologies, and other features. If you know XML, Python, SDK, or 3d Art, you can help get it made faster, and better.World 2009 MOD Status Update.

Dec 04, 2008, 02:11 PM	#6
Emiliano Chieftain Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina! Posts: 88	The Espionage concept can make the game far more harder to maintain than in Vainilla... Lots of new numbers to take care now. So, IMHO, BTS is harder __________________ "Quien toma la Espada... a Espada morirá"

Dec 04, 2008, 02:26 PM	#7
catcall73 Chieftain Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 22	The Corporation aspect makes things more difficult for me.I race to get rid of religion in my games and Corporations seem to be late game religion.And they're so darned expensive! I love the new espionage though.That more than makes up for any complaints I might have. __________________ Marduk is a !I want more Stimutacs!!

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