Recent content by mrbee

Hey gang, Unlike the last one, this one actually has details. http://pc.ign.com/articles/107/1075587p1.html Enjoy!

I agree it can be powerful and a fun way to play the game. One of the best things about Civ is that people can approach it from many different angles but, speaking just for me, religion's main function in supporting diplomacy is more significant in the big picture than the civics bonuses and...

Hey, this is Steve from IGN. When I called religion arbitrary and exploitable, I meant that it was just another tool in the diplomacy bag. The only practical thing it really did was add one more love/hate flag to each of the civs. I think the new idea in Civ V is to let diplomatic relations...

That pic is of Washington.

heheh!

Hey gang, We just posted a short preview of the new Civ and we've got a couple of exclusive screens to go with it. Enjoy, Steve

Hey gang, The scenarios we feature use scripted setups. The only one that uses the map generator is Gods of Old. Thanks, Steve

Yeah, it's just one of the visual effects of moving to a new Age. They still work exactly the same as roads.

Seriously, you have to find a new place to work.

Hahah! You're welcome. In the game that the shots are from I dropped the AI down to Warlord and used the accelerated start to set myself up for an early build of the AP.

Hey Gaius, The AP diplomatic victory isn't quite that easy. I didn't mention it in the article (let's save SOME surprises, right?) but the AP victory requires that ALL civs in the game are able to vote.If even one civ fails to have a city with the right religion, the option isn't even...

That's too bad. Just savor the anticipation then. Perhaps you could use the time to find a more understanding employer.

Yeah, theology. I tried to be as thorough as possible but there's just a ton of information.

Crud. Yes, that is unfair. Dog Soldier should be MINUS 1 strength and require no resources. I've corrected it in the article.

Hey gang, We just posted a feature that covers every new civ, leader, unit, wonder, building, and tech in the expansion. Enjoy! Steve