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Civ III (Sequal to the best game ever) now on pre-order!
07-31-01, 10:13 PM
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Civ III (Sequal to the best game ever) now on pre-order!
Amazon.com now has Civilization III for pre-order, there are 2 versions, a regular and a Limited Edition coming out.
At Amazon.
Reg. $44.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...674719-1074314
At EBonline.
Reg. $49.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=202330
Limited Edition. $64.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=207765
Forgot to say, the street date is 10/14/01.
I can not wait for this game! Loved every other one.
At Amazon.
Reg. $44.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...674719-1074314
At EBonline.
Reg. $49.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=202330
Limited Edition. $64.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categorie...p?pf_id=207765
Forgot to say, the street date is 10/14/01.
I can not wait for this game! Loved every other one.
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08-01-01, 07:37 AM
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SWEET! I can't believe it's coming out so soon though. I hope it does not get delayed much.
No other game has taken me away from my normal life like Civ II did. So I guess now that Civ III is on the way I better get a good divorce lawyer
No other game has taken me away from my normal life like Civ II did. So I guess now that Civ III is on the way I better get a good divorce lawyer
08-01-01, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by ^^WR2^^
SWEET! I can't believe it's coming out so soon though. I hope it does not get delayed much.
No other game has taken me away from my normal life like Civ II did. So I guess now that Civ III is on the way I better get a good divorce lawyer
SWEET! I can't believe it's coming out so soon though. I hope it does not get delayed much.
No other game has taken me away from my normal life like Civ II did. So I guess now that Civ III is on the way I better get a good divorce lawyer
08-01-01, 01:40 PM
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Finally, a TRUE sequel for Civ 2. The Call To Power sequels were just a disgrace. Civ 3 should be great since Sid Meier is in charge of the project. BTW, anyone know what the Limited Edition consists of?
08-01-01, 01:41 PM
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Civilization = Electronic Crack.
I never got the chance to play Civ I, but I started with the original Civilization II. I must have sunk 150 hours in the first two weeks! And then came Alpha Centauri...
I am so hyped up about this game. Sid Meier knows what he's doing.
I never got the chance to play Civ I, but I started with the original Civilization II. I must have sunk 150 hours in the first two weeks! And then came Alpha Centauri...
I am so hyped up about this game. Sid Meier knows what he's doing.
08-01-01, 01:45 PM
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Civ were such killer games - although i really enjoyed Alpha Centauri as well. One question though, what else is in the Limited Edition of Civ 3 - i looked at the url posted above and couldn't quite figure out what made the limited edition different other than an extra 15 bucks
08-01-01, 01:48 PM
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FIRAXIS SPEAKS ON LE
(31 July 2001, 12:24 EST) First contact with Firaxis Games regarding confirmation and details of the recently surfaced "Limited Edition" of Civilization III has been made. The company's Communications Manager, Kelley Gilmore, informed us this morning that plans for "LE" are real and are going ahead. As for what is to be included in it exactly, only a general overview is presently available.
We're still working out the final details, but it'll come in a very nice tin with the game, manual, a "Making of Civ III" CD and some other cool stuff, Gilmore said.
Keep your browsers pointed here for more information as it becomes available. -DanQ
(31 July 2001, 12:24 EST) First contact with Firaxis Games regarding confirmation and details of the recently surfaced "Limited Edition" of Civilization III has been made. The company's Communications Manager, Kelley Gilmore, informed us this morning that plans for "LE" are real and are going ahead. As for what is to be included in it exactly, only a general overview is presently available.
We're still working out the final details, but it'll come in a very nice tin with the game, manual, a "Making of Civ III" CD and some other cool stuff, Gilmore said.
Keep your browsers pointed here for more information as it becomes available. -DanQ
08-01-01, 02:01 PM
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I just hope Fireaxis doesn't try to turn it into some crappy Sim City ripoff, I can't recall them making one good game. As for Civ2, easily the best strategy game ever.
08-01-01, 02:09 PM
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Originally posted by RJainMJ
Finally, a TRUE sequel for Civ 2. The Call To Power sequels were just a disgrace. Civ 3 should be great since Sid Meier is in charge of the project. BTW, anyone know what the Limited Edition consists of?
Finally, a TRUE sequel for Civ 2. The Call To Power sequels were just a disgrace. Civ 3 should be great since Sid Meier is in charge of the project. BTW, anyone know what the Limited Edition consists of?
08-01-01, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by Feneant
I just hope Fireaxis doesn't try to turn it into some crappy Sim City ripoff, I can't recall them making one good game. As for Civ2, easily the best strategy game ever.
I just hope Fireaxis doesn't try to turn it into some crappy Sim City ripoff, I can't recall them making one good game. As for Civ2, easily the best strategy game ever.
08-01-01, 02:43 PM
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IIRC, there was some question over copyright ownership when Sid Meier left the company responsible for his Civ games. So, while he went off to do Alpha Centauri, other people took his series and ran it into the ground with "Civilization: Call to Power." Luckily for us, a coupla years and a court case later, Sid owns the rights again. Hence, "Civ: Call to Power" is now simply "Call to Power," and we get a true sequel to Civ 2.
08-01-01, 04:05 PM
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Originally posted by ZZdoo
I dont even think Call To Power was even touched by Sid Meiers. The Civ games Sid did where Civ I, Civ II, Alpha Centuari (And maybe the Aliencrossfire addon, not sure). All great games and now comes Civ III from the man himself. Gotta start stocking up on caffine products.
I dont even think Call To Power was even touched by Sid Meiers. The Civ games Sid did where Civ I, Civ II, Alpha Centuari (And maybe the Aliencrossfire addon, not sure). All great games and now comes Civ III from the man himself. Gotta start stocking up on caffine products.
Alpha Centauri was great.
08-01-01, 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by Feneant
I just hope Fireaxis doesn't try to turn it into some crappy Sim City ripoff, I can't recall them making one good game. As for Civ2, easily the best strategy game ever.
I just hope Fireaxis doesn't try to turn it into some crappy Sim City ripoff, I can't recall them making one good game. As for Civ2, easily the best strategy game ever.
)Firaxis - creator of Alpha Centauri and its add on Alien Crossfire
08-01-01, 07:52 PM
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If you guys like Civ, you should check out Europa Universalis. Purchased it recently and have become hooked. Only covers 1492-1792 AD but there are tons of add-ons available at their website. Helluva lot more complex than Civ but worth the time once you've figured out how the game works.
I can't wait til Civ3 comes out! I'm excited how they've changed the diplomacy and resources. Resources are only available from certain cities and you can block the enemy from building certain products by seizing his specific supply source.
Don't forget Sid Meier's Colonization and Civil War simulations. Until I purchased Europa, I would still go back occasionally and play Colonization. One of the best game designers ever.
I can't wait til Civ3 comes out! I'm excited how they've changed the diplomacy and resources. Resources are only available from certain cities and you can block the enemy from building certain products by seizing his specific supply source.
Don't forget Sid Meier's Colonization and Civil War simulations. Until I purchased Europa, I would still go back occasionally and play Colonization. One of the best game designers ever.
08-01-01, 08:57 PM
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Don't forget Sid Meier's Colonization and Civil War simulations. Until I purchased Europa, I would still go back occasionally and play Colonization. One of the best game designers ever.
Don't forget Sid Meier's Colonization and Civil War simulations. Until I purchased Europa, I would still go back occasionally and play Colonization. One of the best game designers ever.
08-01-01, 08:58 PM
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For any of you thinking about purchasing Europa Universalis: Be aware that there is a "sequel" coming out in a few months. It uses basically the same engine, but there are a lot more features and an improved manual. I'll be sure to buy this game too
www.europa-universalis.com
www.europa-universalis.com
08-02-01, 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by ZZdoo
I feel the same way. Back in the days of Civ 1, I used to stay up till 4-5am playing, then get up early and skip school to keep playing. Its a very addictive game, I havent come across another game that had that same extreme effect.
I feel the same way. Back in the days of Civ 1, I used to stay up till 4-5am playing, then get up early and skip school to keep playing. Its a very addictive game, I havent come across another game that had that same extreme effect.
totally agree here ... civ 1 and 2 were the best ... never really got into all that other stuffBUT - xmiuyx is right
anyone know what the difference is b/n the LE and the std. one?
08-06-01, 03:13 PM
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Yeah, whatever. I'm waiting for Master of Orion III.
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Sign up for Compuexpert's 48-hour madness e-mail, and wait. They'll undoubtedly have the best price around. I mean, they're currently selling Fallout Tactics for $19.90!