Hello All,
After a brief stint in the MMO genre for the past few years I decided that it was time to satisfy my RTS itch so I ended up installing Civ IV along with its 2 expansions (Warlords and BTS). I haven't started to play them quite yet, but I just had a few questions about the game as a whole before I get back into the swing of things.
I read through the "New Players" link at the top of the page to get some hints and tricks as to HOW to play CIV IV. This is my first Civ game ever. Never played a map, so I'm a little more than green at this. I realize that I'm behind the ball but you always have to start somewhere right? I'm NOT new to the RTS or turn-based genre as I've been playing these types of games for a while (Starcraft, Warcraft, AoE, Medeival 2TW, etc.)
Is there anything imperative that I need to know about Civ, as apposed to playing these other games? I was a very highly ranked AoE 2 player for years, so I'm just trying to get a feel as to what makes Civ different than other RTSs that I might be used to. That was my first question. I realize that CIV isn't an RTS since its turn based, perhaps that in itself is a huge distinction.
Secondly, when I play these types of games I typically tend to turtle while expanding. I typically don't attack for a while, like to build up an overwhelming army and just crush people. It might not work with the style of this game. I realize that all of the leaders have different traits and there is unique units and builders, etc. For a player such as myself that has the mindset to not attack until late in the game, which leader(s) do you recommend trying to master? Again, I pick up these games quickly but which ones would you try out if you were me? Are there any traits that appeal to players that like to wait to attack? I was thinking Defensive and Financial but I'm not sure.
Lastly, after I get everything installed I'll probably mess around playing single player for a while. Would you recommend trying the campaigns for a while? Or delve right into the multiplayer aspect? I'm almost certain that I'll probably get rushed and slaughtered but I'll try to get used to it.
Regardless, I appreciate all of your comments and recommendations. I have been trolling these boards for a little while trying to get a better feel for the game. It seems like a lot of fun and quite a few of my friends play it.
Thank you for everything and I look forward to learning
After a brief stint in the MMO genre for the past few years I decided that it was time to satisfy my RTS itch so I ended up installing Civ IV along with its 2 expansions (Warlords and BTS). I haven't started to play them quite yet, but I just had a few questions about the game as a whole before I get back into the swing of things.
I read through the "New Players" link at the top of the page to get some hints and tricks as to HOW to play CIV IV. This is my first Civ game ever. Never played a map, so I'm a little more than green at this. I realize that I'm behind the ball but you always have to start somewhere right? I'm NOT new to the RTS or turn-based genre as I've been playing these types of games for a while (Starcraft, Warcraft, AoE, Medeival 2TW, etc.)
Is there anything imperative that I need to know about Civ, as apposed to playing these other games? I was a very highly ranked AoE 2 player for years, so I'm just trying to get a feel as to what makes Civ different than other RTSs that I might be used to. That was my first question. I realize that CIV isn't an RTS since its turn based, perhaps that in itself is a huge distinction.
Secondly, when I play these types of games I typically tend to turtle while expanding. I typically don't attack for a while, like to build up an overwhelming army and just crush people. It might not work with the style of this game. I realize that all of the leaders have different traits and there is unique units and builders, etc. For a player such as myself that has the mindset to not attack until late in the game, which leader(s) do you recommend trying to master? Again, I pick up these games quickly but which ones would you try out if you were me? Are there any traits that appeal to players that like to wait to attack? I was thinking Defensive and Financial but I'm not sure.
Lastly, after I get everything installed I'll probably mess around playing single player for a while. Would you recommend trying the campaigns for a while? Or delve right into the multiplayer aspect? I'm almost certain that I'll probably get rushed and slaughtered but I'll try to get used to it.
Regardless, I appreciate all of your comments and recommendations. I have been trolling these boards for a little while trying to get a better feel for the game. It seems like a lot of fun and quite a few of my friends play it.
Thank you for everything and I look forward to learning
