Is it possible we get a Classic Mode for Civ VII?

[Haig]

Is it possible that we could get a "classic civ mode" where the player and AI can choose from all the civs in ancient era start.

So that I could start for example as America or Japan in ancient era and play the whole game thru without switching the nation.

I am hyped for VII but I would like an old school style gamestyle too.
I don't think mechanic-wise it would be impossible for Firaxis to create if many players would enjoy it.

 

[Ordnael]

I think it's weird that ancient Egypt can't morph into modern Egypt somehow according to the showcase.

 

[moysturfurmer]

 

[Baudshaw]

I do hope they have something better than the beginner Civ 6 DLC dilemma. And maybe they have a better Civilopedia

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, there’s a debate if new players should start playing Civ 6 with DLCs. On one hand, the DLCs massively improve the game, especially the graphics and UI. On the other hand, all the new mechanics might over complicate things.

 

[Ordnael]

I think both new to CIV franchise and new to CIV VI should start with base game.

 

[Giskler]

Unless they planned to include such a mode from the start then I think you'll have to wait for an expansion for it to be officially added. I'm sure there will be mods that circumvent it by letting you choose the same civ for every age within days if not hours of release.

 

[SupremacyKing2]

Is it possible that we could get a "classic civ mode" where the player and AI can choose from all the civs in ancient era start.

So that I could start for example as America or Japan in ancient era and play the whole game thru without switching the nation.

I am hyped for VII but I would like an old school style gamestyle too.
I don't think mechanic-wise it would be impossible for Firaxis to create if many players would enjoy it.

I am not sure how a classic civ mode would work since civs are now tied to specific eras. I guess they could have a mod that makes all civs belong to all 3 eras and automatically makes you keep your civ across all eras. But it could break the balance of the game. Not sure about leaders. Do you want to automatically keep the same leader across all 3 eras too? It might be possible. But like I said, it might require a significant change of the core mechanics in the game. It would fundamentally change the game and might break the balance.

 

[thecrazyscot]

You'd have to make a version of Egypt (for example) for each Age, with a different set of bonuses, abilities, and units for that age. Then, you would need to delete any civilization "unlocks" that aren't explicitly tied to civilization or leader choices. You could potentially have multiple versions of each civ in each Age to represent different dynasties or flavors or what have you.

But, fundamentally, they aren't taking the Age system out of the game, and it seems like a lot of resources to create a bunch of new civ variants for a game mode that doesn't fit with their vision for the game. If the modding tools are robust enough, I guarantee you some "classic mode" mods will appear within a week or two of release.

 

[Haig]

What I'm thinking that there would simply be an option that unlocks every civ from the start for you and AI, and the civs would stay the same for the rest of the game.
Leaders would get their era progression bonuses as usual, just the civ would always be the same from Ancient to Modern.

I don't know about coding but I feel it wouldn't be that big of a challenge?
If Firaxis/2K senses that civ-switching scares away players, this would be an elegant simple way to please everyone.

 

[moysturfurmer]

What I'm thinking that there would simply be an option that unlocks every civ from the start for you and AI, and the civs would stay the same for the rest of the game.
Leaders would get their era progression bonuses as usual, just the civ would always be the same from Ancient to Modern.

I don't know about coding but I feel it wouldn't be that big of a challenge?
If Firaxis/2K senses that civ-switching scares away players, this would be an elegant simple way to please everyone.

Pretty sure Ed Beach says this will be a mode in the video I linked earlier. At around 6:45

 

[V. Soma]

I am glad to hear from Ed that the AI will by code first try to be historical in civ-switching.

Also... Antiquity demo...? Perhaps for download, and soon...?

 

[moondog385]

Not likely. The whole game is designed around civ-switching. Playing in one "era" will be as close to "classic" as you'll be able to get.

I think it's weird that ancient Egypt can't morph into modern Egypt somehow according to the showcase.

Because that would require modern Egypt to be a civ with its own abilities, infrastructure, units, etc. which is not happening.

 

[Uberfrog]

No, they won’t.

It’s clear that the whole game has been designed with eras in mind. Civics are civ-specific and each civ has several abilities and unique units that are only relevant in their proper era. Other eras have completely different techs, buildings and units.

In this context, a mode where you keep the same civ throughout makes no sense, and won’t work without substantial modding.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I could see them adding an option to just keep your civ for the duration of the game instead of swapping, but I don't think they will make it so that you could play later-age civs in antiquity.

 

[Stilgar08]

Having been on Gamescom today watching a small live demo and talking to people there I believe it will be highly unlikely to keep the old civ in a new way when entering a new era... It's one of their major new features after all!

I had big concerns after yesterdays reveal and thought about humankind a lot since yesterday (which really didn't got me!!).
After today I'm more confident. If firaxis manages to link the player to the leader through certain features (like this leader skill tree) and if they manage to keep the civs of the old days connected to the new ones, this could really be great and awesome... If.
What I liked was a special civics tree I saw for time today and if you decide to pursue those civics they become part of your legacy for the next era... I really liked that!

 

[thecrazyscot]

Pretty sure Ed Beach says this will be a mode in the video I linked earlier. At around 6:45

He's talking about how there's a "best fit" suggestion for what civ you pick for best historical continuity but you aren't forced into that. It does sound like perhaps the AI will usually default to the historically recommended option.

 

[bv98132454]

If you see a mode like this, it will be at least a year after launch and there will need to be sluggish sales to spur them to do this.

So, if you hate how they're doing civ swapping (like me), do not buy this game. Punish them for these decisions and hope they see the light.

 

[pokiehl]

So, if you hate how they're doing civ swapping (like me), do not buy this game. Punish them for these decisions and hope they see the light.

Weird language man. “Punish them.” “See the light.” It’s a videogame. The people making it don’t need to be attacked.

I happen to like the changes, and I’ve preordered the Founder’s edition 4 times already as gifts for my Civ friend group, all of whom actually are really excited.

So you may think they need to “see the light” but plenty others think they’re right on track.

 

[bv98132454]

Weird language man. “Punish them.” “See the light.” It’s a videogame. The people making it don’t need to be attacked.

I happen to like the changes, and I’ve preordered the Founder’s edition 4 times already as gifts for my Civ friend group, all of whom actually are really excited.

So you may think they need to “see the light” but plenty others think they’re right on track.

Glad you like it. I hate it. And, I want the people involved with making the decisions to go this direction to not be involved going forward.

 

[AriochIV]

They could add different Age versions of the same civilizations. I doubt they'll do that.

Expect to see a ton of mods that do exactly that.