23-01-2006, 16:42 | #21 |
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'course not, but I'm afraid people judge the game too soon, based on just one game e.g.. Civ4 is quite different than the older versions, with less discrete concepts and more concepts/systems working concurrently, making it altogether harder to grasp. We all knew Civ3 like the back of our head, but now we basically have to start all over again.
Indeed, Darkness, that takes time. However, you learn automatically. It doesn't cost much effort, just time. Or at least, the will to put effort into personal improvement will come automatically.
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23-01-2006, 22:43 | #22 |
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I'm waiting for the patch situation to stabilize. However, the way Whomp and Tubby describe thier MP experience, I may try some pitboss games soon
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I guess I'll have a slow learning curve then, based on two PBEM's , considering I have no extra time at all (for the game anyway) until at least the end of february...
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24-01-2006, 16:25 | #24 |
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10 SP games?! That's quite a lot, actually...
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I was thinking the same thing... I've only managed to complete 5 full games myself since the game has been on the shelves. Then again, I've been known to be a somewhat slow player.
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They were mostly tiny map games though. I figured if the games were shorter, I'd get to play more different strategies. Never got past noble level though. Not because I thought I couldn't, but I just never felt like trying...
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I think part of the problem lies there already. After all, who'd play civ3 on chieftain 10 times and think it is a great game when there is no challenge in winning? (since you said you could handle noble pretty well. Give it a few shots on monarch, and perhaps you'll like the game after all?
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I played one game at warlord level, just to get to know the mechanics a bit. Then I moved up a bit. I think I played 6 or 7 games on noble, and I got all victory conditions at least once. After that, unfortunately, my interest in the game faded... Maybe I'll start a higher level SP game in march or so (if I can find the time... )
Besides, the PBEM's I am in are on prince and monarch level, so who knows? Maybe I'll like the challenge... Then again (if you look at my spoiler for the ignition game), maybe not...
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I like civ4. I actually prefer it to C3C. It fits my play style much better.
I was able to jump in skipping over a lot of stuff and moving right on up to emporer. Unfrotunately my oscillating war strats don't work so well on C4. I really like/hate the relations and trade screen. I like the fact that if you raze someones city, they just won't deal with you for dang near forever. I still play some civ3, but that will end when my 2 current SG's are up. Civ4 looks to be awesome for multiplayer, and I may have to try out pitboss once the latest patch comes in.
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And I more or less agree with the rest as well.
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