Steve Winer
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Who thinks Civilization 3 is the best computer game ever?
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But Civ3 is definitely the best that I own, I'd have to say.
warpstorm
Yumbo? Yumbo!
Cool, I can vote for both!
I voted yes, but I kinda regret it.. There is absolutely NO way for me to tell what computer game that is the best game ever.
To decide this, you would have to:
1: Disregard the fact that you are tired with some games
2: Take in consieration that older games are not "worse" even though they are less advanced.
3: have played all games in the world
stupid poll... really...
To decide this, you would have to:
1: Disregard the fact that you are tired with some games
2: Take in consieration that older games are not "worse" even though they are less advanced.
3: have played all games in the world
stupid poll... really...
BeBop
Chieftain
until Civ4, Civ3 is the best ever...
dojoboy
Tsalagi
Yes, best ever. Unless, you like shooting zombies and stealing unicorn horns.
Best PC game ever ? I guess it all depends what games you like, right ?
Best 4X game ever ? Now, that's a better question.
IMO, the best 4X game is MoO2. Why ? I prefer space strategy games than tactical games like Civ. You fight for control of planet, not of cities. There is something so cool about controlling fleets of space ships and invading planets. The schema of thing is just so much bigger. As I said, this is mostly a matter of preference.
For those not familiar with the difference between tactical and strategic: In a tactical game, units position is key on the map. Choose where you will stand your ground for defense will make you win a lot of battle. Obvious example, fortify on a hill with infantry, cavalry on open terrain. Bad position and you're gone.
In a strategy game, the map is defined into area, like planet system or sector of space. Usually, there is no defensive/offensive difference between sector/system. The defender does have the ability to build defensive structure though. This is where a good strategy becomes vital. Control choke point in space and you'll win the game.
I still enjoy very much tactical 4x games like Civ, but I feel there is so much micro management of units. For the whole game, you have to micro-manage your worker because the automation routine is not adequate. As the game progresses, it become very tedious. You also have to micromanage cities to a certain extent. As your empire grow, you have so much cities to manage. The build queue is great, but happiness should also be automated. Why do you have to wait for a city to be in revolt to get the option to "give them some happiness". There should be an option that will garantee that your cities will never revolt due to population increase. This add micro-management and it doesn't add anything to the fun factor.
Also, units should have the ability to be grouped together. I think they will offer this in the extension: group a stack of units so they always move together. About time if you ask me.
Complexity is great, but it should add to the fun factor, not just make the game complicated and more time consumming.
My 2 cents
Best 4X game ever ? Now, that's a better question.
IMO, the best 4X game is MoO2. Why ? I prefer space strategy games than tactical games like Civ. You fight for control of planet, not of cities. There is something so cool about controlling fleets of space ships and invading planets. The schema of thing is just so much bigger. As I said, this is mostly a matter of preference.
For those not familiar with the difference between tactical and strategic: In a tactical game, units position is key on the map. Choose where you will stand your ground for defense will make you win a lot of battle. Obvious example, fortify on a hill with infantry, cavalry on open terrain. Bad position and you're gone.
In a strategy game, the map is defined into area, like planet system or sector of space. Usually, there is no defensive/offensive difference between sector/system. The defender does have the ability to build defensive structure though. This is where a good strategy becomes vital. Control choke point in space and you'll win the game.
I still enjoy very much tactical 4x games like Civ, but I feel there is so much micro management of units. For the whole game, you have to micro-manage your worker because the automation routine is not adequate. As the game progresses, it become very tedious. You also have to micromanage cities to a certain extent. As your empire grow, you have so much cities to manage. The build queue is great, but happiness should also be automated. Why do you have to wait for a city to be in revolt to get the option to "give them some happiness". There should be an option that will garantee that your cities will never revolt due to population increase. This add micro-management and it doesn't add anything to the fun factor.
Also, units should have the ability to be grouped together. I think they will offer this in the extension: group a stack of units so they always move together. About time if you ask me.
Complexity is great, but it should add to the fun factor, not just make the game complicated and more time consumming.
My 2 cents
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Moria which evolved into Angband. Best game ever for the one more turn syndrome, as well as inflicting the gamer with dreams of being attacked by alphanumeric characters.
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Bobela XII
AI Hunter
For me it is Civ III all the way. No other game have I invested so much time into. Plus it has a lasting factor higher than most games because of the random factor.
Not my best ever but definitely my second best. I still remember the times of playing Ultima 4 after all these years. Having said that, civ3 by far has the most depth, is the most addictive and the most replayable game i have ever played. It is the AI cheats that makes the game less enjoyable. Too bad the current technology can't make the game smart and have a bit more "emotions".
Fr8monkey
Deity
Civ III is probably #1 Depends on the mood. Right now I can't stop playing. My top 3 (in no perticular order) is: Civ III, Railroad Tycoon (love them trains) and Zoo Tycoon.
Richard III
Duke of Gloucester
I would have voted yes last week, but this week I bought Mafia, and suddenly my lifelong dream of living in the 1930s is reality.
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