I think that the civ switching system opens up massive new possibilities for modders, and could potentially eliminate every problem people have with the system. Firstly, by detaching leaders from civs a huge hurdle for modders is now gone. Civs no longer need to have unique 3D models and animations to go along with them (beside unique units and buildings). Secondly, as long as the historically default settings are able to be edited (I presume they are, since I expect them to be changed in various DLCs), Civs can simply be brought forward into past and future ages. Imagine going from an anicent Egypt focused on building wonders and navigable river trade to a medieval state focused on religion and conquest, to a modern state focused on diplomacy and trade (ala Nassar). Each different "era" of Egypt would have its own civic tree, unique units and unique buildings. Some civs might have to get pretty speculative (for example, coming up with bonuses to the Aztec or Shawnee in the antiquity and modern ages) but I think its definitely possible, and could lead to some really interesting ideas. We can finally see what a modern Roman empire would look like, with its own civic tree, units and buildings. Same goes for a modern Shawnee, modern Aztec empire, etc. If you think this goes too far into "alt-history," remember that you are already playing as a nuclear armed Aztec and Roman empire in every other civ game. I don't think imagining what that empire would look like on a deeper level is going to break immersion, at least not for me.
I already think Civ 7 is looking fantastic, but modding could really make this game the default civ game, even for the people currently talking about leaving the series forever. What do you guys think? Obviously the game needs to be good before anyone thinks about modding it, and Firaxis needs to provide the proper tools, but overall I think this sounds really promising.
I already think Civ 7 is looking fantastic, but modding could really make this game the default civ game, even for the people currently talking about leaving the series forever. What do you guys think? Obviously the game needs to be good before anyone thinks about modding it, and Firaxis needs to provide the proper tools, but overall I think this sounds really promising.