How do you declare war?
- Thread starter Caligola
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Smartsquid399
Warlord
I'm guessing you're new to the game? For your first question, just contact the civ (go to the foreign advisor and double click on the leaderhead) and one of the options says something like "You fool, prepare for war!!!". Click on that one. It should be the middle option. For your second question, I don't exactly know. Look around the site, you're bound to find something.
scoutsout
Minstrel Boy
First off... Welcome to CFC!Caligola said:
Smartsquid gave a good answer if you're looking for the basic mechanics of the game...
As for questions...there used to be a quick answers/quick questions thread...but if you have a question, just post it. The worst thing that will happen is that you'll get about 20 people with 19.5 answeres.
Seriously - surf the War Academy, look in strategy articles, look here in S&T, and if your question isn't answered, just ask your question.
Smartsquid399
Warlord
Yeah, and welcome to CFC! Go look in the Stategy Articles Section for answers to your questions.
Tomoyo
Fate
Welcome to CFC!
I think one of the Articles helps with the basics, and the manual actually gives some help to new players.
@scoutsout: I can see your avatar again.
I think one of the Articles helps with the basics, and the manual actually gives some help to new players.
@scoutsout: I can see your avatar again.
AFAIK it's still there...
superman53
Chieftain
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Also check out the Short Single Player Tips thread. Some useful general stuff in there.
Ok, thanks for the replies! And thanks for welcoming me! I am not really new at this game, it's just that I don't have much time to play, so I am still a beginner after owning the game for almost 2 years... 
) I will try to do as you suggest. On another note, does it make a difference (in terms of losing trust with other civs) if I just attack an enemy unit without first formally delcaring war on that civ?
Another question: if I want someone to view my current situation on the map, I know I can save and attach a picture of my game. The civ-fanatics forum provides 2 options: (1) insert image, (2) insert hyperlink. How do they work, exactly?
I have to say, there is no other game in the entire world (that I know of) that offers such a high-level, friendly forum as Civilization. Thank you, guys!!
Caligola
) I will try to do as you suggest. On another note, does it make a difference (in terms of losing trust with other civs) if I just attack an enemy unit without first formally delcaring war on that civ? Another question: if I want someone to view my current situation on the map, I know I can save and attach a picture of my game. The civ-fanatics forum provides 2 options: (1) insert image, (2) insert hyperlink. How do they work, exactly?
I have to say, there is no other game in the entire world (that I know of) that offers such a high-level, friendly forum as Civilization. Thank you, guys!!
Caligola
Tomoyo
Fate
1) No.
2) Insert images inserts an image; insert hyperlink inserts a link to the url you want.
2) Insert images inserts an image; insert hyperlink inserts a link to the url you want.
Smartsquid399
Warlord
Oh, sorry then.
Yes it makes a HUGE difference in world oppinion. Never do that.
Of course, what did you expect? :thumbup:
Smartsquid399
Warlord
Yes it does, it makes a pretty big difference, at least from how many times I've tried that.Tomoyo said:
Chaos_BF1942
Prince
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One way I sometimes go to war with on civ, is putting a sub in front one of their ships, so they will attack you and declare war on you. It sometimes hard to do, and will probably happen on mistake.
Smartsquid399
Warlord
Oh. I never knew that actually works. I'll give it a try.
Tomoyo
Fate
Did you check the active deals screen?Smartsquid399 said:Yes it does, it makes a pretty big difference, at least from how many times I've tried that.
punkbass2000
Des An artiste
Haven't followed the entire thread, but if it hasn't been brought up, territory plays role in this as well. Attacking a unit in its own territory without a DoW is seen as ROP Rape AFAIK.
Tharak
Chieftain
Tomoyo said:
Unless the "enemy" has a unit either in your territory or floating around in no-man's land, it generally means you have units inside enemy territory - I thought that if you just attacked, its bad for your rep starting a war with units inside enemy lines - have I been making a mistake here?
Tomoyo
Fate
Well, you don't necessarily need to start a war by attacking a unit inside your opponent's territory. I rarely do so myself.
Smartsquid399
Warlord
I don't know what you mean by that. Oh and don't get mixed up between team colors, I sometimes do that and attack the wrong civ.Tomoyo said:
Tomoyo
Fate
You might have broken a per-turn deal with your declaration.
Smartsquid399
Warlord
Oh, so it doesn't affect world oppinion? What about the oppinion of the civ you're attacking?
Tomoyo
Fate
They will hate you, of course, but no rep hit.
