Civilization IV

[nfrillman]

Does anyone else on here play Civilization IV. I just got the game from my brother. I am ususally the Americans because they have the special unit Navy Seals. I am currently having issues establishing my territory when I begin the game though. I try to settle as wide a region as possible, but usually some other country makes a town right smack in the middle of all my cities. Then they just get surrounded by my territory. I don't like having someone else in the middle of my territory, but the only way to get the city is to take it over. Since all I really want is the one city I don't feel a war is the best option. I'd much rather buy the territory, but it seems that is impossible or next to impossible. So, that's about it. Just thought I'd see if anyone else plays the game and has something to say about it.

[Damix]

I'm a bit of a RTS buff, never played the Civ series though, I might check it out sometime, I think I can get it off steam.

Sorry, I'm not really adding anything here.

[nfrillman]

I'm a bit of a RTS buff, never played the Civ series though, I might check it out sometime, I think I can get it off steam.

Sorry, I'm not really adding anything here.


I've tried some RTS games like Age of Empires, but I'm more into turn based strategy games. I just feel rushed in RTS games, I like to have some time to think about decisions.

[draftguru151]

I got it a few months ago but still haven't gotten around to playing it much. Probably gonna play it tomorrow now lol.

As for your issue, declare war :D. That's always my solution lol.

Also just cause the topic is up, anyone play Alpha Centauri (sp?)? And is anyone planning on getting Civ revolution?

[doingthisinsteadofwork]

Just dont agree to open borders with anybody.

[fenikz]

Does anyone else on here play Civilization IV. I just got the game from my brother. I am ususally the Americans because they have the special unit Navy Seals. I am currently having issues establishing my territory when I begin the game though. I try to settle as wide a region as possible, but usually some other country makes a town right smack in the middle of all my cities. Then they just get surrounded by my territory. I don't like having someone else in the middle of my territory, but the only way to get the city is to take it over. Since all I really want is the one city I don't feel a war is the best option. I'd much rather buy the territory, but it seems that is impossible or next to impossible. So, that's about it. Just thought I'd see if anyone else plays the game and has something to say about it.


in that kind of situation i try raising the culture of the surrounding cities after awhile the other country will revolt and you will have control of that city

[MetSox17]

Does anyone have a corrupt data and virus free.. "link".. of where i can "obtain" this game, using teh intrawebz?

[Bruce Banner]

Does anyone have a corrupt data and virus free.. "link".. of where i can "obtain" this game, using teh intrawebz?

check your pms.

[wicket]

I am totally hooked to be honoust, @nfrillman, start with a civ with a creative trait, the plus 2 culture for all your cities wil nicely develope your first cultural extensions and will make sure you dont HAVE to have stonehenge. This is mainly usefall in smaller maps with a lot of civs. (to be honoust though the special unit of the americans is pretty much useless since it just comes to late in the game, for helpfull special units think is order of appearance in the game, immortals, skirmishers, praetorians, cho-ko-nu's and redcoats. Not that these are the only good ones (the indian fast worker is great f.i.) but they are the most usefull agressive units imo. Watch out with playing it against friends though because it'll get dangerously addictiv. ;)

[d34ng3l021]

Its all about Starcraft. Can't wait for the 2nd one.

[j05son]

Does anyone else on here play Civilization IV. I just got the game from my brother. I am ususally the Americans because they have the special unit Navy Seals. I am currently having issues establishing my territory when I begin the game though. I try to settle as wide a region as possible, but usually some other country makes a town right smack in the middle of all my cities. Then they just get surrounded by my territory. I don't like having someone else in the middle of my territory, but the only way to get the city is to take it over. Since all I really want is the one city I don't feel a war is the best option. I'd much rather buy the territory, but it seems that is impossible or next to impossible. So, that's about it. Just thought I'd see if anyone else plays the game and has something to say about it.

I play every once in a while. It's a good game. I'm usually ghondi as he's industries and spirtual. I basically get all the religions, and try to basically build the most cities possible and spread quickly with trying to get the most world treasures. Basically, at first, I just get settlers and use the warriors to guard them, and just have them crank out more settlers and just spread spread spread, with the occasional warrior to guard it. I rarely put military into a city until they start bitching about it.

^that's my approach, gets high culture and large land mass. At the start of the game, I'll give the computer everything they want except maps and entrance into my land. This keeps them chill with me, and I don't have to fight wars with no army. After I get so many cities, you can crank out military pretty quickly.

Edit: I pretty much find the special unit worthless. I like the fast worker for Ghondi as they basically just help you at the beginning. It gets to a point where they have nothing else to do.

Really, don't pick a unit based on their special unit, but the traits on how you play. If your going to be aggressive, pick Alexander or Napolean. If your going for culture, go for creative trait like wicket said. I'm a big fan of spiritual as you won't miss a turn at all, and industries for wonder building speed. I haven't played in a couple months, but the health trait is very useful later int he game when you really need to get the sick people down.

[Bruce Banner]

I pretty much refuse to play Civ IV more than once a month or two and I will refuse to play SC2 when it is released (for a while). I already have an addictive/obsessive personality and I have heard stories of writers missing deadlines and students missing exams because of this two titles (original starcraft not 2). I don't want to meet a similar fate....

[CJSchneider]

I used to play Utopia, which was turn based (www.swirve.com) never got into Civ or Starcraft.

[bearsfan_51]

I don't come around much or I already would have posted in here. Civilization is my life blood, if I have any dorky/guilty pleasure this is definately it. I don't even want to know how many hours I've spent playing this series (I bought the original one way back in the late 80's and have had every one since, including Alpha Sentauri)

To answer your question, it really depends on how much space you leave in between your cities. The opponent won't settle there unless they have at least a 3x3 grid left open, and usually more. I would never settle any city more than 3 open spaces from another, unless the territory in between is unmanagable (desert, tundra, etc).

In the case that happens though, and you don't want to start a war, just culture the **** out of them. Build theatres, monostaries, and wonders around them, it will collapse in a matter of time.

I wouldn't recommend the no open borders, however. It's almost impossible to build up any serious revenue without doing so. Trade is incredibly important, particularly in the more difficult levels.

[Brent]

I used to play Civ II a lot back in the day but it looks all cartoony now.

[fenikz]

I used to play Civ II a lot back in the day but it looks all cartoony now.

just the 3d people i guess, still the same quality game on a little deeper now

[rascal]

check your pms.

can you send it to me as well?

[awfullyquiet]

who's up for a massive multiplayer game?

[fenikz]

who's up for a massive multiplayer game?


ill try, never done it before though

[awfullyquiet]

learn how to play young padawan... or else me and forenci will destroy...

but. if your in that's cool. i don't know how we'd play it, other than like. accel'd, few hours tops.

[nobodyinparticular]

To answer your question, it really depends on how much space you leave in between your cities. The opponent won't settle there unless they have at least a 3x3 grid left open, and usually more. I would never settle any city more than 3 open spaces from another, unless the territory in between is unmanagable (desert, tundra, etc).

In the case that happens though, and you don't want to start a war, just culture the **** out of them. Build theatres, monostaries, and wonders around them, it will collapse in a matter of time.


This is my strategy as well. I try very hard not to space my cities out too much, but when a city happens to be close to my territory, go specifically for high culture improvements in the cities near it and in time, the city will defect.

BTW, I have not actually gotten top play Civ IV, just the first 3 Civ games. :(

[fenikz]

learn how to play young padawan... or else me and forenci will destroy...

but. if your in that's cool. i don't know how we'd play it, other than like. accel'd, few hours tops.

you should get on irc

[awfullyquiet]

This is my strategy as well. I try very hard not to space my cities out too much, but when a city happens to be close to my territory, go specifically for high culture improvements in the cities near it and in time, the city will defect.

BTW, I have not actually gotten top play Civ IV, just the first 3 Civ games. :(

Unfortch, civ4 is not like civ3 anymore, it's been weird to try to relearn strategies... you don't have corruption or such maintinance.. you can't expand relentlessly, BUT, you're better at culturally beating civs down... but you only cuturally beat them down if you're too big of a pansy to actually kill them. if you don't knock out two civs by the 1800's out of 8, you will probably win if you sit back.

[Jughead10]

I used to play a lot of Civ III. Never picked up IV, but just got Civ Revolution for the PS3. Not as involved so I am not too crazy about it.

[DLionALL]

Bought this today, if anyone ever wants to have a friendly game (And kick my behind) just send me a friend request.