I'm really undecided about getting this game. I've probably spent a year's worth of free time with Civ 4, and I'm not sure what the benefit of Revolution is.
So... for those of you who have played Civ 4 a lot and now own Revolution, can you tell me what's the thing or things that Revolution does NOT have? Or tell me what Rev has that Civ 4 doesn't that makes it worth buying. I've read several reviews and they are all very general and non-specific, saying that it's simpler, less complexity, etc. What does that mean? Fewer resources? Fewer option in diplomacy? Fewer options in city planing? And what is the gestalten effect of the simplicity? Does it provide a different enough experience (in a good way) to warrant buying Civ again?
So... for those of you who have played Civ 4 a lot and now own Revolution, can you tell me what's the thing or things that Revolution does NOT have? Or tell me what Rev has that Civ 4 doesn't that makes it worth buying. I've read several reviews and they are all very general and non-specific, saying that it's simpler, less complexity, etc. What does that mean? Fewer resources? Fewer option in diplomacy? Fewer options in city planing? And what is the gestalten effect of the simplicity? Does it provide a different enough experience (in a good way) to warrant buying Civ again?