Civilization V

No1newts · 1 Aug 2015 at 14:25

I've just started a new game today, forgot how much I loved the game.

mark43 · 1 Aug 2015 at 14:43

kinger8938 said:
Really want to try and get into this, had it ages but dont really know how to start!

Without trying to be funny, start with the tutorial, its actually really well done and should get you up and running.

Also, if you happen to have the DLC it may be worth turning it all off for the first couple of play thorough, as although the DLC is great the game will be simpler without it. Not really sure about this as the DLC didn't exist when I first played it, but I'm thinking it will help.

Smokey Deza · 1 Aug 2015 at 18:14

Nearly all my games end up with everyone ganging up on me. So jealous.

Wilko_Dog · 1 Aug 2015 at 19:05

Vampyre said:
Welcome to any Civ game ever, I had exactly the same reaction when Civ III came out!

Haha its mental, time literally flew by ! Gonna have a do on the single player later , too many options to pick from though when starting a game , want to go with Rome but unsure on all the map etc ! Also I got the complete edition, is all the dlc just built in ? Not sure which version I'm playing

itchy · 1 Aug 2015 at 22:27

sgavan said:
Civ is a time vampire, you need to keep an eye on it

^^^^^ This very true, you can never say "Hey I will have quick game of Civ5"
5 hours later slumped at your desk "Its 3am I need to sleep I have work tomorrow" then your think? "Just this one more turn and am done!"
Then someone declares war on you. :eek:

"Right that's it I will get you" and before you know it the birds are tweeting and you have to be in work in the next 2 hours.

Go to love the CIV games!

Wilko_Dog · 3 Aug 2015 at 00:35

Don't think there's such thing as a quick game of civ and I've only just started playing haha .. what's the multiplayer like ?

Qitarah · 3 Aug 2015 at 04:57

Played so much CIV recently. Love it, its just unreal where a whole damn afternoon and evening can disappear to.

SuperG · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:19

Is there a proper cancel move button? I often make a move to the wrong location because I thought I was controlling another unit. The only way I've been to cancel a move is pressing escape and having to click on another unit.

Also, is there a quick switch button like the typical Tab for other Turn-based strategy games?

Wilko_Dog · 3 Aug 2015 at 22:30

I don't think there is that option ^^^ I had a try earlier as I did exactly the same !

shamus21 · 4 Aug 2015 at 07:49

Civ 5 sure is a life burner

SuperG · 4 Aug 2015 at 08:12

I know there's actually no story driving the game but for some reason I just find it so immersive and thought provoking. I never thought a strategy game could test my patience, ego and ethics!