Recent content by Thugless

I have always thought since Civ 1 there is something magic in the formula between exploration/advancement/war. Almost 1/3 each. No matter what else I play (everything else in 4x over 30 years) the formula is not quite the right balance. I think Firaxis are right to not tamper too much with...

After a while on VI I played exclusively on @Gedemon TSL map. Any thoughts on how hard it will be or long it will take from what you have seen so far? I imagine it is a ton of work?

Thanks @Dale I actually wasted my time talking t-shirts (no answer I am afraid). That is a great pick-up. I came away from the day feeling their passion came through in both the presso and the meet and greet. There is no way they weren’t taking notes for their Aus DLC I agree 100%. Such cool...

Oh I forgot to add. Grain to alcohol gives an extra happiness boost Civ wide. Hawkey would have approved of that. You beauty!

A gift for the Antipodes Sarah? Confirm Australia? DLC even? Bob Hawke has passed since 6. A unanimous choice as a great (bonza even) leader choice. Opening quote (after we toweled up the yanks in Americas cup) “any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today, is a bum”

Now the specs are out will try to buy a new PC so I can play Ultra. I am due one and there is something about not having the settings all the way up when you first play a new Civ? Won’t be cheap though. $2,800 odd AUD at those specs if you don’t build yourself.

One point for every year since 6. I have been playing since 1990. Seeing Sid stood there and talking about the journey, there is nothing like this in gaming.

Ara feels like a spreadsheet would help. In my line of work that is not what I would call fun. So they have the balance too micro I agree. Also interesting given the discussion somewhere on Civ7 units being too big on the map, the Ara choice of at-scale units and dragging icons around the map...

That’s the ones. Old World good too but not categorised as one that could Knock Civ off it pedestal?

Well that’s all 3 played since VI and none really came close. I know how close to fanboyism it is but they just don’t scratch that itch. Forcing yourself to take one more turn is not what they mean. A long 4 month wait. Back to Satisfactory for now.

For reasons I won’t go into, IP theft is not my thing. I really want a legit Civ 7 tee shirt for the Friday sessions at PAX Aus. I think I have a passing similarity to Ed. Going to the Con dressed as @FXS_Ed would be a dream come true. So, picking up on Ed’s love of the Romans here goes...

Good one thanks

I was beginning to like you Dale but we have a problem. As a Geelong supporter I may report you for the deep enduring pain of 1989 that stays with me today. Some win over Sydney or whoever will not address the deep sense of loss and dread I feel when someone reveals their support for Hawthorne. 😅