Well I used to participate is forums back in 1998 1999, but it appears that my user name doesnt exist. In fact I cant really find the old website, but for some reason I thought it was this site. Reading the history it appears that this site wasnt created until 2000. Anyway I played civilization in 1993 and started with civilization II in 1996. I was always trying to upgrade my 486 with additional RAM so that I could continue to play when multiplayer Gold came out. Prior to the release of Gold I recall this joint game that was created where we got elected in order to make certain moves, such as where to build the city or how to adjust the science meter. I wrote a couple of newsletters for that; unfortunately I didnt keep them.
Dallied with Call to Power, however, I determined that it wasnt the true game so I went back to Test of Time. I think I actually got a new computer in order to play that. I didnt start with Civilization III until 2002 and Civilization IV I started in 2005; however, I had a falling away for quite some time; due to ASPPA exams and now actuary exams. I got back into it when I bought a new laptop that can handle it smoothly; my last laptop would play it, it was too slow; I decided against unpacking the PC, since the move to Oregon. Anyway that is my story and Im sticking to it.