C3C Frequently Asked Questions
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Lord Parkin
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220x220 isn't really that much smaller than 250x250, though. 
TruePurple
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Ok when I bombard a stack of units, can I damage more then one of them at a time? I ever only visually see one unit being damaged.
Whats the purpose of units having bombard that can't bombard (like longbowman) So they damage incoming attackers? Does it do anything else, like for offense?
Whats the purpose of units having bombard that can't bombard (like longbowman) So they damage incoming attackers? Does it do anything else, like for offense?
Twonky
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When bombarding a stack, you only hit the topmost unit (which is the one with the highest defense value). If the rate of fire of your unit is > 1, you can hit it multiple times though. Attacking another unit in the stack requires a second bombarding unit. To attack several units with the same shot, you´ll have to wait for civ4 
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Zero-range bombardment is purely defensive. Those units get a free shot at the attacker when their stack is targeted. No offensive use here.
.Zero-range bombardment is purely defensive. Those units get a free shot at the attacker when their stack is targeted. No offensive use here.
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What does a higher bombard number do for you? Increase your chance of doing damage? I've never seen bombard do more then 1 point of damage. Does unit defense reduce its chance of being hit? What is the effect of the target being in a town/hills/mountains?
Does it help once chance of bombarding defensively or offensively if the bombard unit is on hilly/mountain terrain?
Does it help once chance of bombarding defensively or offensively if the bombard unit is on hilly/mountain terrain?
Twonky
King
The bombard value is measured against the defense value to determine if borbardment is successful, in which case a hit point is lost. I *think* this works exactly like regular 1 on 1 combat, i.e. taking into account the defenders terrain etc.
Bombardment units have a second value called the rate of fire, which is usually 1. Artillery has 2, though, meaning they get two chances of hitting and often enough make the defender lose 2 hitpoints with one attack. Bombers and Radar Artillery even have a rate of fire of 3, iirc.
I don´t think it´s of any importance in what kind of terrain the Bombard unit is placed. As said, I *think* it´s handled quite similar to normal combat, where this is not an issue, too.
Bombardment units have a second value called the rate of fire, which is usually 1. Artillery has 2, though, meaning they get two chances of hitting and often enough make the defender lose 2 hitpoints with one attack. Bombers and Radar Artillery even have a rate of fire of 3, iirc.
I don´t think it´s of any importance in what kind of terrain the Bombard unit is placed. As said, I *think* it´s handled quite similar to normal combat, where this is not an issue, too.
confused713
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Uhh -- I have a stupid question but one that I need help with none-the-less. 
I never purchased or researched PTW but I got it in the C3C package. I am not sure how it works.
Do I have to download some stuff to play the scenerios as they are written. I attempted to play the one called Mediterreanian World (I think thats the title). The blurb said you could play as Rome etc. and relive the (list of ancient wars up to the fall of Rome.) But when I loaded the game I got a start up like any regular Civ 3 game. So what hoppened to me? 
Gawd I thimk this 'puter don't like me
I never purchased or researched PTW but I got it in the C3C package. I am not sure how it works.
Do I have to download some stuff to play the scenerios as they are written. I attempted to play the one called Mediterreanian World (I think thats the title). The blurb said you could play as Rome etc. and relive the (list of ancient wars up to the fall of Rome.) But when I loaded the game I got a start up like any regular Civ 3 game. So what hoppened to me? Gawd I thimk this 'puter don't like me
There should be a scenario option on the main menu. You select the scenarios from that.
To play PTW (I don't know why you'd want to do that, unless you're playing MP with someone who doesn't have C3C), go to Start/Programs/Atari/Civilization III Play The World and Select PTW.
All the content for PTW is in C3C, plus more. Unless the scenario specifically says for PTW and not C3C (Such as Double Your Pleasure) then just stick with C3C.
To play PTW (I don't know why you'd want to do that, unless you're playing MP with someone who doesn't have C3C), go to Start/Programs/Atari/Civilization III Play The World and Select PTW.
All the content for PTW is in C3C, plus more. Unless the scenario specifically says for PTW and not C3C (Such as Double Your Pleasure) then just stick with C3C.
admiral-bell
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are there any real cheats for c3c
Nope .
Grille
panel insect
Well. 
Gandhi is a real cheat. Works for vanilla and for C3C, btw.
Gandhi is a real cheat. Works for vanilla and for C3C, btw.
Gangstaman590
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If I buy Civilization 3: Complete do I have to download any patches?
Grille
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Welcome to CFC! ![[party]](/images/smilies/partytime.gif "Party [party]")
Not sure what the "complete" pack looks like, but I think it comes with the latest patches.
You can check yourself anyways: On the main menue screen, there's a funny little version number in the left bottom. If it reads "1.22", you have the latest patch.
(if you launch vanilla, it's 1.29; for PTW, it's 1.27)
Other than that, you could look into the civ/PTW/C3C folders: these have a readme file which lists the patch relevant changes as well as the latest patch number.
Not sure what the "complete" pack looks like, but I think it comes with the latest patches.
You can check yourself anyways: On the main menue screen, there's a funny little version number in the left bottom. If it reads "1.22", you have the latest patch.
(if you launch vanilla, it's 1.29; for PTW, it's 1.27)
Other than that, you could look into the civ/PTW/C3C folders: these have a readme file which lists the patch relevant changes as well as the latest patch number.
Gangstaman590
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Thanks.
I ordered it yesterday so I should get it in the mail on monday. I tried the demo for civ 3 it was only supposed to last for 60 mins but I was playing it all day so I really go to try it out lol. I really liked it and once I tried the expansion pack demos I knew I was getting the game.
I ordered it yesterday so I should get it in the mail on monday. I tried the demo for civ 3 it was only supposed to last for 60 mins but I was playing it all day so I really go to try it out lol. I really liked it and once I tried the expansion pack demos I knew I was getting the game.
I'm pretty sure complete comes with 1.22, so you should be good to go.
Gangstaman590
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How do I put in a custom avatar, I looked at the avatar settings and it won't let me put in a url anywhere. Since this a VBulletin board it should be at the bottom of the avatar screen. So how do I do it?
You must have 30 posts and be registered for 30 days. It's explained in the Forum Rules.
Gangstaman590
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Oh ok, I must have missed that. Oh well only 29 days to go now.
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