How much time would you want to take a Civ game ?

[Mîtiu Ioan]

Now the moment of truth !!

I read many posts with suggestions - but one fact in essential in my opinion - time needed to play a game.
Some suggestions posts here will result in a game which will take weeks to end so I belive that Firaxis team-programmmer need to know aproximatively how much time will enjoy the players for one game for starting implement some suggestions ( and of course drop others ).

The question assumed a standard dimmension of map, 7-10 civs. I think that for each dimension up or down will applies a coeficient of 40-60% time.

I also assume that only 15-20 saves for game is strictely needed - especially in the first phases of the game.

I aslo assume the "recomended" configuration.

Personally I spend two times 5-6 hrs. for a game in such conditions - this is good for me - I will check anyway option "7-8 hrs. with breaks".

I'm waiting your options ...

Regards,

P.S. : This is almost a "marketing study" so probably will be nice to have a "Firaxian" here also ...

 

[Chaos]

I also spend 7-8 hours on the setup you describe...

Sometimes it takes longer though.

 

[Tarquelne]

Is there some fairly simple adjustment that could be made to the rules to give either "short" or "long" games? I think that's be really impressive - if during the game-setup a player could choose how long the game will probably last, more or less independently of difficulty level or map size.

 

[Dirk Aurel]

Yes,I admit,a game of mine can take 40+hours,I only play huge maps,since I expect to get more out of the game that way.Love exploring,love settling and like living on a continent with several other civs a few thousand years to find out that another seven civs live across the ocean,this then enhances the game more. Suddenly trade gets a boost,wars break out etc. It´s fun.
As for it taking 40+hours,I don´t mind,think it´s cool,problem is that life isn´t so forgiving and won´t always let one.


It´s good to have that option though so 40+ rules

 

[SS_StuGIIIG]

It usually takes me 5-6 hours to play a game of civ 3 this is with no breaks and don't usually play large maps. Any longer than this and i think a game becomes more of a lifestyle and not just a game.The other thing I sometimes do is use the quick start mode but this is not always a good thing.Especially for the die-hard players who use the same old strategies every game.

 

[Mîtiu Ioan]

Originally posted by SS_StuGIIIG
Any longer than this and i think a game becomes more of a lifestyle and not just a game.

I agree with you.
In fact this was the purpose of my message - I want just a exciting, interesting game - not a lifestyle program !!

Regards,

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Originally posted by Mîtiu Ioan


I agree with you.
In fact this was the purpose of my message - I want just a exciting, interesting game - not a lifestyle program !!

Regards,

So spread your playing out more! I play usually 20-40+ hours per game, but I probably only average 1-2 hours a day when I'm playing.