Should my brother play Civ?

[1889]

Like all other great religions Civ has its missionaries who live to convert others from idolatrous pastimes to the true faith (BtS is my preferred denominations). Anyway I’ve been working on my brother. I’ve remarked on the awesomeness of Civ and this site regularly enough to get him curious but he thinks it may take too long and be boring. To that I say “You’re an insurance underwriter,” but he remains unconvinced. Help me convince my brother that Civ IV BtS is the superior to his current pastimes: Sudoku and some iPad game.

 

[Sisiutil]

Show him the spy babe and tell him if you conquer 5 civs by 1600 AD she takes her clothes off. That should keep him going for a while until he figures out you're yanking his chain. (What are brothers for, if not that?)

And no, an insurance underwriter is in no way, shape, or form qualified to judge anything as boring.

 

[Dhoomstriker]

Don't forget to show him that you can actually zoom in on units, so it won't just be a tiny little image on the screen.


I know several eight year olds who have mastered Sudoku and have gotten bored of it. If he hasn't yet done so, then perhaps Civ 4 would be too much of a CHALLENGE for his puny brain.


Playing iPad games can lead to repetitive stress injuries of the thumbs and severe neck and back pains from staring down at a screen. Looking up at a computer monitor and allowing your arms to get in on the action can help a lot in reducing future physical stress, aches, and pains, and when it's done using Civ 4, it is an incredibly enjoyable experience, too.

 

[TheMulattoMaker]

Tell him we gots nukular bomz.

 

[Smellincoffee]

Find a save in which you are about to launch a massive invasion of another country or continent. Invasions on a grand-scale always get me interested in Civ.

 

[XRW175P6MQ4]

Only if he has his own computer. Or you have 2. Either way works.

 

[geowzrd]

Yes, convert the "heathen" and establish a Civist theocracy. MWAAAAAAHHH!!!

But, seriously, I can't tell you how many times Civ has helped me in history class and in answering quizbowl questions.

 

[Ghengas Moz]

Tell him about the Leonard Nimoy voice overs

I also agree with showing him a couple SoDs before an invasion. Multiple types of specialized troops might pique his interest.... as far as the reasoning behing such specialists.

 

[Iranon]

Tell him it's an exceptional game for being easy and fun to pick up, but still worth your time after years of refining your play. If that doesn't work, threaten to make him play Aurora (a game everyone should play but nobody has the time for).

 

[jtb1127]

I think its funny that this is where you asked the question. Its like, trying to find the rate of drug users in the country by surveying only drug users.

 

[1889]

Well I could post the same question at the Civ Haters website and average the results but I kinda want the result to be affirmative so...

 

[danjuno]

Show him the spy babe and tell him if you conquer 5 civs by 1600 AD she takes her clothes off. That should keep him going for a while until he figures out you're yanking his chain. (What are brothers for, if not that?)

And no, an insurance underwriter is in no way, shape, or form qualified to judge anything as boring.

Congratulations, you have won the thread!

 

[Luthor_Saxburg]

Don't make him play Civ!!!

Do not spoil his life! If he starts playing he'll never stop! So don't do that....

 

[Yoshiegg737]

Well I could post the same question at the Civ Haters website and average the results but I kinda want the result to be affirmative so...

No, the results would be the same as the results gotten on the poll above

 

[Jouzou]

Show him the spy babe and tell him if you conquer 5 civs by 1600 AD she takes her clothes off. That should keep him going for a while until he figures out you're yanking his chain.)

Or alternatively, tell him that Boudica will take off her top. But seriously, nukes. Ask him if he doesn't find the idea of nuking someone to stone age just a little bit tempting. (Granted, I almost never use nukes in my games these days, but the first times I played, I thought it was an awesome feature)

Or maybe just point out how fun it is to crush an opposing army with superior numbers and/or technology (or better yet, smarter strategy!). If he despises violence, that's fine too; he can prove that the pen is mightier than the sword by winning culturally or diplomatically. Alternatively, he can just shoot for the stars and let the other nations continue their petty rivalries back on Earth.

Then there are the Wonders of the World. I mean, who wouldn't want the Taj Mahal or the Stonehenge in their backyard? (Just make sure he doesn't literally start building them in his backyard, that might be a sign that he's gotten too much into the game).

 

[Lemon Merchant]

Tell him the female leader heads all look good, like this:

Spoiler :

 

[Yoshiegg737]

I see that she had spent all her gold already

 

[1889]

Looks like an interesting mod there Lemon, but I'm afraid its no use, my brother is already in love...with his iPad. He says Civ sounds interesting, but since I steared him clear of Civ Revolutions, he has decided to dounload Risk. A great game for sure but life is too sort to accept anything less than the best. Someday he'll realize that, i only hope that when he does it isn't already to late.

 

[Farm Boy]

Guh, iPads. They sounds like and perform similarly to a feminine hygiene product.

 

[Lemon Merchant]

Guh, iPads. They sounds like and perform similarly to a feminine hygiene product.

I got one as a gift. It worked for three weeks and then...