When Civ1 doesn't work on your windows version...
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BlackAdder60
Very naughty boy!
There is also something called Civ4Win which runs under windows, havent tried it since I've installed XP. But it run under Win 98. It should run on XP to, at least in compatibility mode.
I play mostly Civ2 cause its Civ1 with better graphics. Also I like to listen to the "High Council" occasionally. They are hilarious.
I play mostly Civ2 cause its Civ1 with better graphics. Also I like to listen to the "High Council" occasionally. They are hilarious.
BlackAdder60
Very naughty boy!
Just tested my copy of "Sid Meiers Civilization for Windows" ver 1.2.0, and it runs *perfectly* under XP. 
GoldBerg
CivDosPlayer of '91
There are 3 different programs that count as "CiV.1".caesar007 said:
1. The oldest ( -imho- best ) 'original' archgame-of-strategic-games CiV.1 for DOS
(~1991) (5 different exe - versions 474.01 ... 05)
2. Civilization for Windows (developed for windows 3.11; i presume)
(aka "CivWin" & "Civ4Win" & "WinCiv" - some different versions - 1.1. and so on)
3. CivNet (~1993)
( created for windows 3.11 as well as win'95 - 16bit; as far as i have seen 2 or 3 version updates )
(Internet & LAN Multiplayer possible (...up to 8 players at once) -
see ---> Civnet contacts thread http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=89930
the game CivNet itself is something 'in between'
* CiV.2 (~1996; purely developed for win'95 - 32bit );
* WinCiv
and
* Civ.1.DOS ...
- i would type
CivNet
is the best "Arch-Civilization-Game"
because of it's unit movement speeds and the 1:1 gameplay we all love
but
-sorry- the CivNet graphics look -imho- crappy...
)see here --->
Poll: Civdos, Civwin, etc...
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=64640
Compare CivWin, CivDos, and CivNet
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=97814
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So this thread is because of Civ.1.DOS problems with winXP
or/and
those people that get runtime errors with DOS at win98se and winME...like
Code:
run-time error R6003
- integer divide by 0but in most cases you simply have to restart civ.exe
2 or 3 (or up to 10) times
and it runs in windows' own DOS-mode as well...)
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WinCiv and CivNet are (already) running
with windows versions win95, win98, winME and winXP
so DOS.BOX won't help
(as far as i understand 'DOS' as DOS.6.22 (for example) -
because
WinCiv and CivNet are programmed/designed for WiNDOWS' ( windows
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if somebody has interest in a perfect working civ-based netgame
he/she should give freeciv a try
descriptions and links in the
IDEA
thread
- read from here --->
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=105728&page=3
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some wikipedia --->
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilization_(computer_game)
CustodianV131
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Hmmm.... Folks keep saying that they have no problem with running CivNet in Windows XP. I've followed the instruction of copying wing.dll to the Windows folder, but that didn't help the issue.
Whenever I try to run either the Installer, the WinG Setup or the game itself, it tells me that the "Win16 Subsystem has insufficient resources to continue running. Click on OK, close your applications, and restart your machine"
Uhm... I'm sure my computer likely exceeds the recommended specs for CivNet, and I've also tried the 'compatibility modes' to no avail.
Any Ideas as to how to get around this?
Whenever I try to run either the Installer, the WinG Setup or the game itself, it tells me that the "Win16 Subsystem has insufficient resources to continue running. Click on OK, close your applications, and restart your machine"
Uhm... I'm sure my computer likely exceeds the recommended specs for CivNet, and I've also tried the 'compatibility modes' to no avail.
Any Ideas as to how to get around this?
Heh... I forgot about CivWin... hey whattda know, I still have a copy!
On the back of the box, it says the Min Reqs are:
386SX
Win3.1 or later
4 MB RAM
256 Color support
5.6 MB of HD space (what, it can't make up it's mind? Which is it, 5 or 6???)
Man, that's old.
It's on 4 1.38 MB 3.5" floppies. (!not 1.44MB!)
Copy protction? Well.. yes and no. The disks themselves hav NO copy protection, but rather the manual acts as the copy protection.
Every once in a while the game will ask you which technology is on which page in the manual. Answer that wrong and it's GAME OVER for you. Very damm annoying.
And no, I'm not selling my copy. Too valuable as a collector's item.
On the back of the box, it says the Min Reqs are:
386SX
Win3.1 or later
4 MB RAM
256 Color support
5.6 MB of HD space (what, it can't make up it's mind? Which is it, 5 or 6???)
Man, that's old.
It's on 4 1.38 MB 3.5" floppies. (!not 1.44MB!)
Copy protction? Well.. yes and no. The disks themselves hav NO copy protection, but rather the manual acts as the copy protection.
Every once in a while the game will ask you which technology is on which page in the manual. Answer that wrong and it's GAME OVER for you. Very damm annoying.
And no, I'm not selling my copy. Too valuable as a collector's item.
hey stickyMatrix said:
man i'm dying to get civ1 again i lost it some 4 years ago
i got all the civ games exept this one
if u can contact me at:
bonko0@yahoo.com
flobi
Rewrite Civilization
You can get it here: [link removed]
Irish Caesar
Yellow Jacket
You can get it legally by looking on eBay, for example...I got mine in a package with some other old, "classic" strategy games. Civ1, although it's old, is not abandonware, and you can buy it if you look hard enough. Of course, since it's old, it's not very expensive!
flobi
Rewrite Civilization
I removed the link...
It says even on their site, "...This is why abandonware sites are, for the most part, ignored by the law. The distribution of copyrighted software however is, and will allways be, illegal!"
I guess I figured since they were so open about having the stuff that it was legit...guess I was wrong. I own my copy, got it on a compilation of that & colonization (not that I know where my CD is). I found the abandonware site when searching for a copy of twilight 2000 which you simply can't get anymore (probably because it's about the "future" in 1995).
It says even on their site, "...This is why abandonware sites are, for the most part, ignored by the law. The distribution of copyrighted software however is, and will allways be, illegal!"
I guess I figured since they were so open about having the stuff that it was legit...guess I was wrong. I own my copy, got it on a compilation of that & colonization (not that I know where my CD is). I found the abandonware site when searching for a copy of twilight 2000 which you simply can't get anymore (probably because it's about the "future" in 1995).
GermanRuler
Rise Up!
GoldBerg said:There are 3 different programs that count as "CiV.1".
1. The oldest ( -imho- best ) 'original' archgame-of-strategic-games CiV.1 for DOS
(~1991) (5 different exe - versions 474.01 ... 05)
2. Civilization for Windows (developed for windows 3.11; i presume)
(aka "CivWin" & "Civ4Win" & "WinCiv" - some different versions - 1.1. and so on)
3. CivNet (~1993)
( created for windows 3.11 as well as win'95 - 16bit; as far as i have seen 2 or 3 version updates )
(Internet & LAN Multiplayer possible (...up to 8 players at once) -
see ---> Civnet contacts thread http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=89930
QUOTE]
what about CTP??
Zwelgje
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Call to power is a different series with a different forum.
GermanRuler said:Civ1 for Mac came out shortly after that; had the same gameplay but far superior graphics.GoldBerg said:There are 3 different programs that count as "CiV.1".
1. The oldest ( -imho- best ) 'original' archgame-of-strategic-games CiV.1 for DOS
(~1991) (5 different exe - versions 474.01 ... 05)
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stwils
Emperor
So let's see if I understand correctly.
Under XP Civ1 DOS probably won't run without DOS Box.
Civ 1 for Windows will run under XP.
Will Civ Net run under XP? That's what I am unsure of.
stwils
Under XP Civ1 DOS probably won't run without DOS Box.
Civ 1 for Windows will run under XP.
Will Civ Net run under XP? That's what I am unsure of.
stwils
smak1s
Chieftain
I speak English a few; I'm sorry.
I dont played at games Civilization I, II, III.
I played at games Civilization IV demo, but very bad!
It's possible to find a site Were I can to do a download of game
"Civilization I "?
Thank you very much!
Hello evryone.
I dont played at games Civilization I, II, III.
I played at games Civilization IV demo, but very bad!
It's possible to find a site Were I can to do a download of game
"Civilization I "?
Thank you very much!
Hello evryone.
Welcome! But I have to say that you can't download Civilization 1 legally. You have to buy it.
smak1s
Chieftain
I like to play "Civilization I" demo.
I don't know if there is the "demo" of Civilization I.
I have made a mistake to write in english.
Tank you.
