it feels like i'm left behind
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I would check in the MP forum, but I know games do go on over there.
Arcades057
Warlord
I bought CivIV a while back and played... one game I think? Then I switched back to CivIII. CivIII is definitely the best game I've ever played and it's helped me kill a lot of time over the years.
Test of Time with cities alone has probably helped a year pass pretty quick... besides the whole waiting in between turns. If your computer can handle it, try downloading the Balancer mod from this site; it's like getting a whole new game. Just make sure you follow the instructions correctly, then delete all of the added swordsman characters so the game doesn't crash whenever someone builds an Elven Swordsman which doesn't exist.
Test of Time with cities alone has probably helped a year pass pretty quick... besides the whole waiting in between turns. If your computer can handle it, try downloading the Balancer mod from this site; it's like getting a whole new game. Just make sure you follow the instructions correctly, then delete all of the added swordsman characters so the game doesn't crash whenever someone builds an Elven Swordsman which doesn't exist.
Allacalander
Chieftain
IMO, the only way for Civ III to be improved would be a better AI. Since Civ 4 and 5 don't seem to deliver (from what I've heard) I'll stick with III.
Am curious about the hex tile system though...
Am curious about the hex tile system though...
testdummy653
Prince
The only thing i hated about Civ III was the ******** pollution, and the weird combat rolls. Those where the only things that made, in my mind, Civ III from being perfect. If i still had my game disk i would be playing...
Fiddlin Nero
Prince
Welcome Dakaa!!
Civ3 is all I play, someday when they make a decent AI and really make an upgrade to the game and not just a reshuffle and improvements to graphics/sound I'll buy a new version. In the meantime I enjoy the hell out of this game and thank all those folks buying new versions to keep the hope alive for that real upgrade.
In the meantime there are plenty of us here still playing and modding.
Civ3 is all I play, someday when they make a decent AI and really make an upgrade to the game and not just a reshuffle and improvements to graphics/sound I'll buy a new version. In the meantime I enjoy the hell out of this game and thank all those folks buying new versions to keep the hope alive for that real upgrade.
In the meantime there are plenty of us here still playing and modding.
The Mad Russian
Armchair Dictator
I just recently removed Civ 5 and all the steam stuff that came with it. After about month or so it was starting to make my CPU wonky, so I just decided to take it off. I went back to Civ III Complete, started up a new game, had to get used to the interface all over again and it wasn't long until I was fighting a two front war with the Vikings and Carthage. I love this game.
CommandoBob
AbstractArt
Just an FYI, there is a InterSite Democracy Game (ISDG) ongoing. This game is like a MultiPlayer game, but with teams of people instead of just one person.my pc is too sh!t to play civ4 or civ5, i'm still playing the old civ3 after 9 years of civ3.
does anyone still play civ3 Multiplayer? I'm installing complete edition now.
Oh,
Welcome to the Forum, dakaa!
Sparthage
Fighting Tyranny
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Agreed...
Welcome to the Forum, dakaa!
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Welcome to the forums! DarkSable
Chieftain
I still LOVE the Civ III out of all the editions.
It's by far the best, in my opinion, and yes, I still play the multiplayer.
mostly hotseat and play by email, though, cuz' my hours are so sporadic.
It's by far the best, in my opinion, and yes, I still play the multiplayer.
mostly hotseat and play by email, though, cuz' my hours are so sporadic.
aukrest
History Buff
Civilization 3 is still my favorite as well, long live Civ3!
Desertsnow
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All hail Civilization III! 
Sparthage
Fighting Tyranny
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Elephantium
Trampling the AI
Sparthage: 
I can't play Civ 4 - my ancient DinoComp won't run it. If it weren't for that, I'd at least give the game a whirl (unlike Civ 5, which I'll never play so long as it requires Steam
).
I can't play Civ 4 - my ancient DinoComp won't run it. If it weren't for that, I'd at least give the game a whirl (unlike Civ 5, which I'll never play so long as it requires Steam
).
Sparthage
Fighting Tyranny
Well, when I first played Civ4, I failed to understand the concept of in-game religion which kind of ruined the game for me. Otherwise, I find the game fun, but really not as good as Civ3 to me.
Sparthage:
I can't play Civ 4 - my ancient DinoComp won't run it. If it weren't for that, I'd at least give the game a whirl (unlike Civ 5, which I'll never play so long as it requires Steam
From my reading, Steam isn't the only reason not to buy Civ 5. It is shocking how many Civ 4 players were lusting for the Civ 5 when it came out and started swearing about wasting $50. I thanked the free beta testers and didn't buy it (I also dislike Steam). The hostility the game generates among fanatics is incredible.
Civ 4 is a lot different from Civ 3. The AI doesn't play to win as much but diplomacy is much more transparent and important. Civ 5 actually seems to be an inferior remake of Civ 3, with ICS being a valid strategy and buildings seldom being worth it. If you get a new computer, 4 is worth a whirl, but I don't think 5 is.
If that's true about Civ 5, it seems awfully strange to me. ICS seems something that the designer's wanted to limit in civ III, while it worked as basically the strategy in civ II.
Midleiro F.
Chieftain
My computer won't run civ4 or 5 either, and i've always wondered what I was missing out on. Apparently not so much 
this thread makes me feel alot better now.
this thread makes me feel alot better now.I think the only game that really limits ICS is Civ 4. Some overlap is OK in 4, but if you put down a lot of cities close together the city maintenance will tank your research and unit support isn't such a big problem in 4. If you play at a higher level and put down more than 7 cities fast, it can really hurt. In fact, at high levels the Org trait is often considered the strongest specifically because it lets you pay for more cities.
I agree, it is awfully strange to me, too. In fact, I remember reading in the original Civ 4 manual that they specifically wanted to limit ICS in Civ 4 and had done so. I read in the Civ 5 thread that it's a valid strategy. I don't understand this - maybe I'm missing something in 5, I don't play it after reading about it and saving my $50.
Your comment about designers wanting to limit ICS in Civ III is a surprise to me. I never played II but knew they wanted to limit it in IV and did.
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