Infogrames Helpful Hints

pdescobar · Apr 09, 2003, 10:42 PM

So, I was poking around the Infogrames Support Website for civ3 today and happened upon their Civilization III Hints and Tips Page. I figured it might be good for a laugh, but I didn't expect it to be this good:

Quote:

Build Ports when possible. A port gives you extra resources, as well as an extra tile for a unit to stand on.

So, uhh, exactly what are they drinking up there at Infogrames and where can I get some?

Turner · Apr 09, 2003, 10:43 PM

Forget what they're drinking, I want the Civ3 they're playing!

Hmm. . .must be nice working for the publisher.

Grille · Apr 09, 2003, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdescobar

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"Build Ports when possible. A port gives you extra resources..."
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So, uhh, exactly what are they drinking up there at Infogrames and where can I get some?

Port wine.

It's an extra wine resource.

Hygro · Apr 10, 2003, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Turner_727
Hmm. . .must be nice working for the publisher.

witticisms like that are always underappreciated. I hope everyone laughed when they read that

Man those tips were useless!

Lambert Simnel · Apr 10, 2003, 10:23 AM

Hey, they weren't all useless....

Quote:

There are several different types of terrain.

Now, which of us can honestly put our hands on our hearts and say that we had realised that before now ?

Apr 10, 2003, 10:27 AM

@everyone lol

Chaps · Apr 10, 2003, 10:44 AM

I think this was my favorite:

Early on in the game, be careful to keep a balance of defense, research, growth, exploration, and culture.

Isn't that the point of the whole game? Perhaps we could suggest some more helpful hints:

1. You can't irrigate or mine Sea, Coast, or Ocean tiles. Be sure to take this into account when settling near water.
2. Units that are destroyed during combat can't be resurrected; remember this when you're planning battles.
3. Winning is the object of the game - if you lose you can't win, so be careful not to lose.

Anyone got any other "hints"?

zerksees · Apr 10, 2003, 10:53 AM

1) You must build roads before you can build railroads
2) If you don't research or buy techs, you will fall behind technologically
3) If you lose a city, you will produce less shields, commerce and food!

Turner · Apr 10, 2003, 10:55 AM

4. Tanks invading a city with Spearman have a good chance to win. (Sorry! You know someone was going there. Might as well get it over with soon!)

5. Save your game when exiting.

6. In case you didn't save, refer to the AutoSave folder.

Okay, now for some real ones:

7. The terrain a city occupies is especially important, because it is always being worked. (pg 55)

8. Throught the years, much of your time is spent moving and positioning your "defense" forces. A strong military is, after all, the best defense against rivals and barbarians. (pg. 77)

Lambert Simnel · Apr 11, 2003, 10:13 AM

9) Remember - without naval transport, your land units cannot move onto sea or coast squares.

10) Watch out! Barbarian units will not be well disposed towards you!

11) Be polite when conversing with the leaders of other civilisations – often you will need to talk to them again, later in the game.

Lt. 'Killer' M. · Apr 11, 2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lambert Simnel

11) Be polite when conversing with the leaders of other civilisations – often you will need to talk to them again, later in the game.

I usually do NOT! What am I doing wrong??????

Lt. 'Killer' M. · Apr 11, 2003, 10:44 AM

12) There are several different types of terrain. These are listed on page 61 of your manual.

never noticed that......... :hmmm:

Apr 11, 2003, 02:28 PM

one too many m's there killer. Are they actually taking the piss?

superslug · Apr 12, 2003, 02:03 AM

13) An ICBM is not an albatross. If you launch it, it must land somewhere.

Hygro · Apr 12, 2003, 02:13 AM

14) Build your military to have a strong army.

Apr 10, 2003, 10:53 AM	#8
zerksees in remission Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wadsworth Ohio USA Posts: 1,633	1) You must build roads before you can build railroads 2) If you don't research or buy techs, you will fall behind technologically 3) If you lose a city, you will produce less shields, commerce and food! __________________ zerksees civ index for your reference. My Corvette almost cured me of Civ

Apr 11, 2003, 10:13 AM	#10
Lambert Simnel One across Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winterhold Posts: 4,995	9) Remember - without naval transport, your land units cannot move onto sea or coast squares. 10) Watch out! Barbarian units will not be well disposed towards you! 11) Be polite when conversing with the leaders of other civilisations – often you will need to talk to them again, later in the game. __________________ Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering There is a crack in everything That's how the light gets in.

Apr 12, 2003, 02:03 AM	#14
superslug Still hatin' on Khan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Farm Posts: 11,081	13) An ICBM is not an albatross. If you launch it, it must land somewhere. __________________ Kamikaze Watermelons Pwn

Apr 12, 2003, 02:13 AM	#15
Hygro soundcloud.com/hygro/ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 12,042	14) Build your military to have a strong army. __________________ I hope everyone realizes my comment was satirical. Spare me from having to put an emoticon after every damn post. -Whiskey_Lord I'm just an incredible poster. You name a topic, I have an opinion on it. Need confusing and unclear one-liners? I'm your man. -RedRalph

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Apr 09, 2003, 10:43 PM	#2
Turner Deity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Randomistan Posts: 25,973	Forget what they're drinking, I want the Civ3 they're playing! Hmm. . .must be nice working for the publisher.

Apr 10, 2003, 10:27 AM	#6
Gainy Guest Posts: n/a	@everyone lol

Apr 10, 2003, 10:44 AM	#7
Chaps Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 29	I think this was my favorite: Early on in the game, be careful to keep a balance of defense, research, growth, exploration, and culture. Isn't that the point of the whole game? Perhaps we could suggest some more helpful hints: 1. You can't irrigate or mine Sea, Coast, or Ocean tiles. Be sure to take this into account when settling near water. 2. Units that are destroyed during combat can't be resurrected; remember this when you're planning battles. 3. Winning is the object of the game - if you lose you can't win, so be careful not to lose. Anyone got any other "hints"?

Apr 10, 2003, 10:55 AM	#9
Turner Deity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Randomistan Posts: 25,973	4. Tanks invading a city with Spearman have a good chance to win. (Sorry! You know someone was going there. Might as well get it over with soon!) 5. Save your game when exiting. 6. In case you didn't save, refer to the AutoSave folder. Okay, now for some real ones: 7. The terrain a city occupies is especially important, because it is always being worked. (pg 55) 8. Throught the years, much of your time is spent moving and positioning your "defense" forces. A strong military is, after all, the best defense against rivals and barbarians. (pg. 77)

Apr 11, 2003, 10:44 AM	#12
Lt. 'Killer' M. Deity Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,475	12) There are several different types of terrain. These are listed on page 61 of your manual. never noticed that......... :hmmm:

Apr 11, 2003, 02:28 PM	#13
Gainy Guest Posts: n/a	one too many m's there killer. Are they actually taking the piss?

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