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Title: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 11:50:50 am
Yep'
Another Sid Meier game, this time it's
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7e/CivIVboxshot.jpg/256px-CivIVboxshot.jpg)
Civilization 4.

Its not linear, so you don't have to follow a certain tech tree or religion. There are also 18 civilizations, each with a leader (Some have two leaders to pick). The leaders and empires are stated here in horrible ASCII art.

Spoiler: EMPIRES (click to show/hide)
You start with a settler. Pretty much it. He will be the start of your empire, by building the first city, which we have to find a name for. I'll be playing in a random creation of large land masses called "continents". The religions are also a option in the game, being Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Taoism. I won't start at the beginning of one of the religions, but if favor prefers, I'll probably head towards the religion techwise.

There are 9 difficulties. From easiest to lowest, they are : Settler, Chieftain, Warlord, Noble, Prince, Monarch, Emperor, Immortal, and Deity. I'll be playing from Warlord. You guys can decide what the empire and leader can be. Also, first town name should be thought of. Anyways, not much else to say, except...

LETS PLAY!


Spoiler: Current Status of Empire as of : 3640 BC (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Duke 2.0 on May 03, 2009, 11:54:01 am
 I propose being Bismark, the German choice.

 How are you supposed to destroy the world otherwise?
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 11:56:13 am
Quote from: Duke 2.0 on May 03, 2009, 11:54:01 am
I propose being Bismark, the German choice.

 How are you supposed to destroy the world otherwise?
With ICBM's and gunships.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 11:56:23 am
Oh! Choose Japan, they has samurais.
And you should name the first town "New City"
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 11:57:11 am
Quote from: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 11:56:23 am
Oh! Choose Japan, they has samurais.
And you should name the first town "New City"
No, lets name the first town "City"
and then the second town "New City"
and then the third town "New New City"
That seems better.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 11:58:29 am
Quote from: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 11:57:11 am
Quote from: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 11:56:23 am
Oh! Choose Japan, they has samurais.
And you should name the first town "New City"
No, lets name the first town "City"
and then the second town "New City"
and then the third town "New New City"
That seems better.
Yes, its perfect, lets do that.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 12:00:37 pm
Also, since theres o-so many empires and leaders, I say I put in a poll, or probably choose random for the sake of everybody.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: rickvoid on May 03, 2009, 12:02:56 pm
Quote from: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 11:57:11 am
Quote from: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 11:56:23 am
Oh! Choose Japan, they has samurais.
And you should name the first town "New City"
No, lets name the first town "City"
and then the second town "New City"
and then the third town "New New City"
That seems better.
And once you run out of space for "New"'s, add Neo, then New.
EX: Neo New City
Neo New New City
Neo Neo New City
ad necium.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 03, 2009, 12:05:29 pm
Should I start the game now?
My inability of patience is hurting me like a emo hurts himself.
(In a few hours, gotta go somewhere for quite some time)
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Myroc on May 03, 2009, 12:06:04 pm
I vote for Japan.

Also, the first town shall be built next to a shore and named Bay 12.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Servant Corps on May 03, 2009, 12:09:49 pm
[historical pedant]Gah. Alexander was a Macedonian barbarian! A Macedonian barbarain! Not a Greek. They should have replaced him with Pericles, leader of Athens during the Golden Age. Not some barbarian from Macedon! Gah.[/historical pedant]

Go Random.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Digital Hellhound on May 03, 2009, 12:21:35 pm
I vote for Germany.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: cowofdoom78963 on May 03, 2009, 12:23:34 pm
Yes start as soon as next guy clears tie between germany, jap, and random.

Also...

Quote
They should have replaced him with Pericles, leader of Athens during the Golden Age. Not some barbarian from Macedon! Gah
Yeah, leader choices in this game arent that great. I mean for the most part.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: olemars on May 03, 2009, 12:38:41 pm
Embarking on a brutal campaign of world conquest with Gandhi has its strong points though.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: rickvoid on May 03, 2009, 12:54:55 pm
Quote from: olemars on May 03, 2009, 12:38:41 pm
Embarking on a brutal campaign of world conquest with Gandhi has its strong points though.

^ This.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: JoshuaFH on May 03, 2009, 12:56:41 pm
I was wondering when someone would start an LP, I mean, we barely have ANY of those around here!
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Aqizzar on May 03, 2009, 02:49:15 pm
Quote from: chaoticjosh on May 03, 2009, 12:56:41 pm
I was wondering when someone would start an LP, I mean, we barely have ANY of those around here!

Indeed, and such game so near to our hearts too.

I say be the Spanish, it's working great for me.  Or do an LP of a modpack, like Fall From Grace or Fury Road.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Creamcorn on May 03, 2009, 02:58:28 pm
Quote from: chaoticjosh on May 03, 2009, 12:56:41 pm
I was wondering when someone would start an LP, I mean, we barely have ANY of those around here!

What are you talking about? Just look at the community fort/story telling section!
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Servant Corps on May 03, 2009, 03:50:30 pm
chaoticjosh should have underlined his post.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Rilder on May 03, 2009, 04:24:14 pm
I say Germany too, make sure you get tanks first so you can run over archers with your panzers. Also will you be naming units after us?
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 12:47:12 am
You can't really name units.

Or atleast I think you can't.
I'll be starting this shortly. First town will be near the ocean, and named "Bay12"

The empire will be randomized.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 01:03:48 am
Spoiler: 4000 BC (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: 3640 BC (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Rilder on May 04, 2009, 04:14:35 am
Quote from: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 12:47:12 am
You can't really name units.

Or atleast I think you can't.
I'll be starting this shortly. First town will be near the ocean, and named "Bay12"

The empire will be randomized.

Click on the unit name like "Archer" It will give you a dialog allowing you to name the unit.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: WorkerDrone on May 04, 2009, 04:31:29 am
OH?

Calvin's making a Let's Play? After his LAST TWO games crashed into the ground because he left the wheel without any comment?

Oh I'm completely sure this will last more than half a dozen turns.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: cowofdoom78963 on May 04, 2009, 06:05:11 pm
Quote from: WorkerDrone on May 04, 2009, 04:31:29 am
OH?

Calvin's making a Let's Play? After his LAST TWO games crashed into the ground because he left the wheel without any comment?

Oh I'm completely sure this will last more than half a dozen turns.
ahem, look whos talking.
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 08:32:00 pm
I say I should do videos instead of pictures, videos seem more better.

What do you all think?
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: JoshuaFH on May 04, 2009, 08:32:49 pm
Quote from: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 08:32:00 pm
I say I should do videos instead of pictures, videos seem more better.

What do you all think?

Besides the bad grammar, I like it!
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Calvin on May 04, 2009, 08:33:20 pm
Well then, I'll start recording now.

(Caution, will include my annoying voice for commentary/info)
Title: Re: Let's Play Sid Meier's Civilization!
Post by: Duke 2.0 on May 04, 2009, 08:36:45 pm
 Hey, whatever is easier for you. Dialogue would help, but captions would be grand.

 But you need something. Let me tell you, watching other people play games is only fun if there is somebody to talk to, be it the guy playing or another observer.