Sirian
Designer, Mohawk Games
Mastertyguy said:
Not bloody likely.
My post stating June was an April Fool joke.
Pulled a few chains with that one, I did. 
- Sirian
When will civ4 arrive
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Not bloody likely.
My post stating June was an April Fool joke.
Pulled a few chains with that one, I did. - Sirian
CurtSibling
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I hope Firaxis can resist the 'release for festive sales' peer-pressure, thus sparing
us a half-complete product like CIV3. But I know how publishers/producers work...
They'll want the game on the shelf for Xmas...
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us a half-complete product like CIV3. But I know how publishers/producers work...
They'll want the game on the shelf for Xmas...
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Commander Bello
Say No 2 Net Validations
Ivan the Kulak said:
Unfortunately, I'd think that this is right. I'm pretty sure that we will have the same experience as with C3C - an unfinished game being thrown out just to make the money from the Christmas business.
That is, why I most probably will buy this game somewhen (not too early) in 2006, if at all.
SemperFi2382
Mitten Marauder
I'm guessing around November of 05'
Though I'd rather see it around Feb of 06'.
Though I'd rather see it around Feb of 06'.
citizen001
Banned
I hope November 2006 after the HSC so i can play Civ4 all day and all night.
Chunky Kong
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EB now has it listed as November 1st...
Philips beard
Prince
I really hope for October!
From what I'm hearing, everyone is pretty much agreed there is a good chance that Civ4 will be buggy when it comes out.
Why? Because of Civ3 Vanilla and it's associated expansions.
What difference will this make? Absolutely none. The majority of Civ fans will still get excited, pre-order the game, pick it up, start it up, then see that many of the features don't work right, the game crashes for no reason, and the multiplayer isn't as good as it is in C3C.
There is an old saying that applies well to this: "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." The PC gaming industry has been notorious in years for releasing games months before they are done just by riding on the hype they can generate. The Civilization series is a clear example of this. There are SO many fans, they can be sure that even if the game is barely functional, they will still make a handsome profit when they ship. I really don't blame them because they've gotten away several times before, why shouldn't they do so now?
Sure, eventually, in a few months they have worked out most of the major bugs, then stop supporting it once it's no longer convenient for them. We shouldn't have to settle for this, especially now since there are so many excellent mods for C3C out there you could easily spend months playing, not having to worry about major bugs.
Personally, I find the frustration of a brand new game too (especially the Civ series) too much to warrant buying it fresh off the press. I propose that we wait to buy the game until we know at least 1 other person who has played Civ4 and genuinely thinks it is an improvement. There is no other way to get the publishers to change their attitude than by to buy the game, even just a week or two will do it, until we know the big bugs have been fixed.
I for one will continue playing C3C mods well into 2006, until Civ4 is a final product. Hey, I might even save a few bucks too.
Why? Because of Civ3 Vanilla and it's associated expansions.
What difference will this make? Absolutely none. The majority of Civ fans will still get excited, pre-order the game, pick it up, start it up, then see that many of the features don't work right, the game crashes for no reason, and the multiplayer isn't as good as it is in C3C.
There is an old saying that applies well to this: "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." The PC gaming industry has been notorious in years for releasing games months before they are done just by riding on the hype they can generate. The Civilization series is a clear example of this. There are SO many fans, they can be sure that even if the game is barely functional, they will still make a handsome profit when they ship. I really don't blame them because they've gotten away several times before, why shouldn't they do so now?
Sure, eventually, in a few months they have worked out most of the major bugs, then stop supporting it once it's no longer convenient for them. We shouldn't have to settle for this, especially now since there are so many excellent mods for C3C out there you could easily spend months playing, not having to worry about major bugs.
Personally, I find the frustration of a brand new game too (especially the Civ series) too much to warrant buying it fresh off the press. I propose that we wait to buy the game until we know at least 1 other person who has played Civ4 and genuinely thinks it is an improvement. There is no other way to get the publishers to change their attitude than by to buy the game, even just a week or two will do it, until we know the big bugs have been fixed.
I for one will continue playing C3C mods well into 2006, until Civ4 is a final product. Hey, I might even save a few bucks too.
alireza1354
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It will come out in July and in Europe august or even september.. Thats what I think It will come faster than we think, but we must pay for it dearly .. It will be buggy as hell..
Thats what I think.
It will come faster than we think, but we must pay for it dearly .. It will be buggy as hell..Thats what I think.
SniperDevil
Skipper of Barnegat Bay
November 1st... as stated and listed
CivArmy s. 1994
Deity
I heard something like 2005 november... if it cames in november 1st it could be great, my birthday 
bob rulz
Prince
Hey, that's my dad's birthday too...
Anyway, Gamespot and EB Games (and who knows, maybe others too) are boht listing it as November 1, 2005. However, I will wait until official confirmation from Firaxis. I do think that it will be November though. And I don't know why you guys think it will be buggy as all hell. Past experiences mean absolutely nothing.
Anyway, Gamespot and EB Games (and who knows, maybe others too) are boht listing it as November 1, 2005. However, I will wait until official confirmation from Firaxis. I do think that it will be November though. And I don't know why you guys think it will be buggy as all hell. Past experiences mean absolutely nothing.
Bluemofia
F=ma
I can wait. I have civ III to attend to. I just wish it won't be bugged.
deo
Emperor
hey guys gamespot says "Civilization IV will ship this holiday season" in the e3 preview
Luthor_Saxburg
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I prefer it takes longer but when it cames out it is good. Better than waiting all this time and then the result is mediocre.
I really like most of the changes from Civ II to Civ III, so I was expecting a lot from Civ IV... but the discussions in CFC have made me doubt it... well, I'll always have Civ III even though there are things that are not perfect (sub bug, scientific golden age, etc).
I really like most of the changes from Civ II to Civ III, so I was expecting a lot from Civ IV... but the discussions in CFC have made me doubt it... well, I'll always have Civ III even though there are things that are not perfect (sub bug, scientific golden age, etc).
JG99_Korab
King
Maybe they have learned their lesson with the civ3 series.they probably will release it around christmas and come out with a huge update or an expansion around spring or summer
MamboJoel
Cool.
October 2005.
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