Civ4 Multiplayer Hands On Preview

[CanuckSoldier]

Simutaneous Turns have been around for quite awhile now in C3C. It may not be a perfect system and it is slightly RTS like, but the benifits are huge. I played Civ2MGE before it was patched to include Simu turns and waiting for every player to take there turn sucks. Plus you have no chance to defend or reinforce your cities or move units under attack. Simu moves it alot different than playing hard turns, but there still are turns, you still have to wait til the end of the turn to move again so it's not even close to a RTS game, "clickfest" but is the least of the evils in the MP world.

CS

 

[playshogi]

I appreciate simultaneous turns but 1) Isn't there is an overall time limit for the turn? and 2) How do you attack units one by one without stacked combat. How do you even know your intended target is still in the square you want to attack?

 

[robcheng]

I appreciate simultaneous turns but 1) Isn't there is an overall time limit for the turn?

If you play with a turn timer, then yes.

2) How do you attack units one by one without stacked combat.

Same as you would in single player. But if you have a turn time limit, you better have a fast mouse hand or you'll never get through a large army of units without using stack attack.

How do you even know your intended target is still in the square you want to attack?

You don't. Welcome to si-mode.

 

[Lord Chambers]

/me wets his pants.

 

[robcheng]

Did I mention that the Civ4players Ladder is holding a CIV tournament on the 28-30 weekend? And there will be a testers division? YOU are cordially invited to attend

I'm in.

 

[Duwes]

Hi guys (and girls??),

My first post, personal and not too euforic. I love the Civ. series and played all of them, don't get me wrong! But I have been disapointed by a lot of games lately ( Black & White 2, AoE3, Earth 2160, Rome Total War the invasion thing) they look brilliant have all you wish in a good RTS game but they get boring very quickly! Maybe I'am spoiled by all this gaming and expecting things that can't be made.

I have all my hopes set on Civ.4, and hope It will be just as addictive as they used to be (even took a week off work ). And not being turned into some easy money making clone that and doesn't have any new challenges and ideas. I've been reading a lot about this game and a bit worried. Its all 3D and all but I don't care about that I need some seriously good gameplay. Can some of you guys change my thoughts!!!

Anyway thanks for all your info. on this site.

 

[phungus420]

I still havn't gotten an answer to my question.

Will we be able to host a long style epic game, and continue to host even after we are beaten, take a crap, go to the bar, etc.? I would like to know if I can be a slacker host, and not ruin the game for other people, so that the other players can keep playing despite my laziness. If so will I be able to return as the same civ in such a game if I leave for a while?

Also will other players be able to leave the game, have AI take over, and then come back at a later time?

 

[CanuckSoldier]

CIV is a peer to peer game just like it's predesessors, if you die the game will easily continue with out you just as C3C did, no change there.

CS

 

[CanuckSoldier]

Hi guys (and girls??),

My first post, personal and not too euforic. I love the Civ. series and played all of them, don't get me wrong! But I have been disapointed by a lot of games lately ( Black & White 2, AoE3, Earth 2160, Rome Total War the invasion thing) they look brilliant have all you wish in a good RTS game but they get boring very quickly! Maybe I'am spoiled by all this gaming and expecting things that can't be made.

I have all my hopes set on Civ.4, and hope It will be just as addictive as they used to be (even took a week off work ). And not being turned into some easy money making clone that and doesn't have any new challenges and ideas. I've been reading a lot about this game and a bit worried. Its all 3D and all but I don't care about that I need some seriously good gameplay. Can some of you guys change my thoughts!!!

Anyway thanks for all your info. on this site.

You will not be disappointed.

CS

 

[phungus420]

CIV is a peer to peer game just like it's predesessors, if you die the game will easily continue with out you just as C3C did, no change there.

CS

In this case, can players rejoin after they leave?

 

[CanuckSoldier]

In this case, can players rejoin after they leave?

Depends on the settings I can't really say more til release day.

CS

 

[Canada as a Civ]

Just one thing: will there be hotseat play? As that was my favorite part of CIV II-gold edition and i really would love to murder my father again.

 

[alancsilver]

Just one thing: will there be hotseat play? As that was my favorite part of CIV II-gold edition and i really would love to murder my father again.

I read that there is indeed hotseat play non these forums somewhere very recently!

 

[belgy42]

Ok, I just scanned through this thread and I have looked at others and I don't see any talk about naval warfare. I enjoy building up a huge navy to bomb the heck out of coastal cities while my ground troops waltz in to town. I have not seen any screen shots of modern ships. I have seen plenty of fishing vessels, a handfull of galleys and, recently, a frigate. Where are the battleships, cruisers and carriers?!?!

 

[Chieftess]

Why, in the modern era, of course!

 

[belgy42]

Thanks, Chieftess.......grrrrrrr.....

 

[Harrier]

Thanks, Chieftess.......grrrrrrr.....

Chieftess is right. If we know every single detail about the game - why should we bother buying it.

I already think I know to much about it. The fun of buying a new game is finding out about the new features. In some respects these previews by experienced game players have wetted our appetittes for the game - but also spoilt it by giving to much information.

It is almost like a small child, two days before Christmas - being told by its parent's - what they have bought it for Christmas day.

But like everyone else - I am the same : give me, give me, give me. - civ4 info is such a powerfull drug.

 

[Chieftess]

Chieftess is right. If we know every single detail about the game - why should we bother buying it.

I already think I know to much about it. The fun of buying a new game is finding out about the new features. In some respects these previews by experienced game players have wetted our appetittes for the game - but also spoilt it by giving to much information.

It is almost like a small child, two days before Christmas - being told by its parent's - what they have bought it for Christmas day.

But like everyone else - I am the same : give me, give me, give me. - civ4 info is such a powewrfull drug.

Just 9 1/2 more hours...

 

[apatheist]

Chieftess is right. If we know every single detail about the game - why should we bother buying it.

I already think I know to much about it. The fun of buying a new game is finding out about the new features. In some respects these previews by experienced game players have wetted our appetittes for the game - but also spoilt it by giving to much information.

So once you've played the game for a month, you're going to put it down and walk away? I think not...

 

[Skybuck]

Looks quite disappointing...

Still no "player experience" indication before starting the game.

If I like Civ4 multiplayer maybe I'll make a nice game service and login tool which automatically launches the game... like gamespy but this time with some "player experience" indication before you start the game. To seperate the boys from the men

Bye,
Skybuck.