Monty's depiction in Civ 6

[ehecatzin]

It would be cool though if they gave him a different look than what we've seen before, but I don't think it has to be 100% accurate.

Im sorry, I don't want to come off as a purist. I do Aztec deities ilustration, I know how much of a pain in the butt in can be to do the research about anything prehispanic while avoiding falling into innacurate references.

I guess recognizable elements of past Monty's will stay out of tradition (like having a skull there somewhere) and keeping the Civ style, I'd just love too see a Firaxis do a Monty that looks more Aztec.

 

[Novu]

It would certainly be better than say this, for example:

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P.D: Paradox took that same depiction of Monty II for EU4, and it looks great,

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Civ4 Monty was ridiculous looking but not nearly has absurd as Civilization Online Montezuma.

From left to right: Montezuma II, Qin Shi Huang, Caesar Augustus, Cleopatra

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Instead of going for historical accuracy they went the complete opposite direction and turned the leaders into the worst Disney / Pixar caricatures imagined.

Judging by the cartoony map and city art we have seen so far this might be a sneak preview of what Civ6 leaders look like especially since 3 of the leaders pictured here are confirmed in the game.

 

[Stringer1313]

Hm -- the real Montezuma looks like how Civ V did Pacal of the Incas

 

[poom3619]

Judging by the cartoony map and city art we have seen so far this might be a sneak preview of what Civ6 leaders look like especially since 3 of the leaders pictured here are confirmed in the game.

Quite a way to jumping to conclusion if you ask me. Sure, it might be a new "standard" that Civ 6 will be. But I for one would prefer to be a bit more optimistic.

Anyway, I google for Civ Rev's Montezuma and found out he is basically a little more realistic version of Civ 4.

 

[dexters]

Civ5 Montezuma is probably the depiction I liked best, even if there's little historical accuracy.

There's something creepy and immersive about dealing with a slightly unhinged leader like Monty in Civ5 with his wild gesticulations. That he is almost always at war presses that point home.

Along with Alexander, Elizabeth and a few others, he's among the top tear best AI opponents for being so damn distinct and characterised.

I have no problem having that Monty back. He's been slotted as something of a warmonger for ages. Why change now.

 

[Thormodr]

Civ4 Monty was ridiculous looking but not nearly has absurd as Civilization Online Montezuma.

From left to right: Montezuma II, Qin Shi Huang, Caesar Augustus, Cleopatra

Spoiler :

Instead of going for historical accuracy they went the complete opposite direction and turned the leaders into the worst Disney / Pixar caricatures imagined.

Judging by the cartoony map and city art we have seen so far this might be a sneak preview of what Civ6 leaders look like especially since 3 of the leaders pictured here are confirmed in the game.

Cleopatra in Civilization Online looks like she is auditioning for a porn video. I highly doubt she will look anything like that in Civ VI.

 

[nunor]

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Yeah, one problem though. Those pictures are of Montezuma II. Isn't the Montezuma present throughout the civ games Montezuma I? I realise that the one in the game is based on those pictures of Montezuma II, but isn't that due to there being a lack of photos of Montezuma I?

Only Civ5 had Montezuma I, all other Civ games had Montezuma II.

 

[radster_X]

P.D: Paradox took that same depiction of Monty II for EU4, and it looks great, I'd love to see a civ Monty closer to that over yet another angry bombastic dude with a funny headress.

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WOW, that looks amazing, its just like the colour portrait! I'd love for firaxis to base Monty's depiction based on this! Add a few more feathers, give him six pack abs, and some bigger muscles and hey presto.

 

[ehecatzin]

Civ5 Montezuma is probably the depiction I liked best, even if there's little historical accuracy.

There's something creepy and immersive about dealing with a slightly unhinged leader like Monty in Civ5 with his wild gesticulations. That he is almost always at war presses that point home.

I agree in that the acting and context of that scene (skull rack and cheering crowd) was really cool.