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Civilization V Announced For This Fall
sopssa writes "2K Games announced today that they will be releasing Civilization V in the fall. For the first time in the series, the square tiles will be changed to hexes, which 2K Games says provides 'deeper strategy' and 'more realistic gameplay.' Civilization V will also include a new graphics engine, new combat system including ranged bombardment, multiplayer and good support for the modding community. 'Each new version of Civilization presents exciting challenges for our team. Thankfully, ideas on how to bring new and fun experiences to Civ players never seem to stop flowing. From fully animated leaders and realistic landscapes, new combat tactics, expanded diplomacy and shared mods, we're excited for players to see the new vision our team at Firaxis has brought to the series,' Sid Meier said. In addition to Civilization V, the Facebook-based Civilization Network will also be released during 2010."
The Civ games are awesome & all, but I *really* want to see a sequel / remake of Alpha Centauri / Alien Crossfire!
There is a war going on for your mind.
Next fall is going to have some really late nights and brutal AMs at the office. Just one more turn....
Yeah, as opposed to the 8 they had before. I don't get it either.
Civilization 4 doesn't require the CD in the drive, so it is fairly safe to assume the same for Civilization 5.
If our elected representatives no longer represent us, do we still live in a Democracy?
Umm... every Civ has split strength into attack and defense, modified by terrain and promotions (even if CivI had only noob-veteran promotion status).
I think OP is looking for something a little more complex in terms of gameplay (e.g., tactical play).
To me, the great thing about Civ games is that tactics are not so important. It's a strategy game, not a tactics game. Though tactics are slightly involved, and unrealistic, to me the game is about empire building and management.
I would rather that the tactics not get any more complicated (though more realistic, maybe). The strategic part of the game is where Civ dominates... if I wanted tactics, I'd play an RTS.
"Trolls they were, but filled with the evil will of their master: a fell race..." -- J.R.R. Tolkien on Olog-hai
By contrast, this is the first news I plan to share with my wife when I get home tonight. Then, at the dinner table, we will have a long, detailed conversation analyzing our lives, attempting to decide:
1. Which activities we can sacrifice (sleeping and eating are obviously curtailed, but how long can we really go without cleaning the kitchen?)
2. Which people we can cut out of our lives (sorry guys, can't come out tonight... just one more turn...)
The true test of her addiction: will this news convince her to delay plans for our first pregnancy? Odds are about 50/50 right now.
Man, I hope there's a Linux version. Sadly, I'm not gonna hold my breath. Too many Linux (and now Mac: welcome to the club!) users are willing to trade freedom for a little temporary entertainment. *sigh*
Between StarCraft 2, Diablo III, and Civilization V not running on Linux, I'm saving a bundle of cash and a ton of time.
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Given enough personal experience, all stereotypes are shallow.
I thought most people wanted realism? ;) When was the last time real-world diplomacy included a stop-polluting-or-we'll-invade-your-ass clause?
"Trolls they were, but filled with the evil will of their master: a fell race..." -- J.R.R. Tolkien on Olog-hai
I had never before enjoyed a computer game as much, and have likewise never since.
There was one other game like that.
"UFO: Enemy Unknown" (aka: "X-COM: UFO Defense").
After the final battle, look around with read, hurting eyes... um, what day is this?
I believe Civ IV solved this, didn't it?
In any case, depending on the tank, it is still theoretically possible...
Beetle B.