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2K Elizabeth

07-18-2007, 02:44 PM

Welcome to the Civ Revolution Q&A area! If you’ve read the FAQs and still have a question about our upcoming console title, please post it here! We at Firaxis and 2K will be reading these posts and will get you the answers to your questions as soon as we can.

chrono legionaire

07-18-2007, 03:30 PM

Hmm will there be xbox live support, how many civs are there, can we still use the SoD, how many different ages will there be, but mostly will it still be similr to the original pc titles? (follow the same formula)

GoofyAce

07-18-2007, 05:05 PM

How far into the future will this civ extend?
Does it keep it's "Civ" feeling of gameplay even in real time?

chrono legionaire

07-18-2007, 05:11 PM

How far into the future will this civ extend?
Does it keep it's "Civ" feeling of gameplay even in real time?

Wait this is real-time!?

jackinthebox

07-19-2007, 08:45 AM

is Sid Meier going to post in here? :)

Poison17

07-19-2007, 12:05 PM

is Sid Meier going to post in here? :)I want to know that aswell.

bigden

07-19-2007, 02:04 PM

Civilization in real-time? Unthinkable!

It's going to be turn-based as it always has, but aside from that, it's written from the ground up as something completely new.

bigden

07-19-2007, 02:11 PM

This should help answer a good amount of your questions. :)

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Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier's Civilization series of strategy games, featuring the famous "just one more turn" addictive gameplay that has made this one of the greatest game series of all time. Civilization Revolution has been designed and built (by the legendary Sid Meier and his team at Firaxis) from the ground up for consoles and handhelds delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms. Civilization Revolution is a watershed game offering players a chance to experience the epic empire building world of Civilization in a whole new way – in an accessible, visually immersive, fast paced, action-packed world that gamers crave.

Choose Your Civ: Choose from 16 Civilizations throughout history (from Africa to Germany to America to China) to lead to victory. Each time you defeat a rival civilization you’ll add an exhibit to your Hall of Achievements paying homage to your great accomplishments. With so many Civs and Leaders to play, you’ll have a new and exciting experience with every game.

Lead Your Civ: When you choose a Civ play as one of the world’s most famous historical leaders (like Abe Lincoln, Otto von Bismarck, and Mao Zedong) and compete against the other leaders as you strive to create your own history in this epic game. Each leader will have 4 special abilities giving their Civ unique advantages throughout the ages.

Real-Time Interaction: Leaders and advisors will actively communicate with you - even turning and pointing to things in the world as they speak – making the interactions more realistic and engaging than ever before.

Explore The World: Your quest to explore and discover will have you traversing the globe in search of long lost relics, rival civs, technologies, barbarians and much more.

Fast-paced Action: Accessible maps and streamlined time scale will deliver quicker games and constant action.

Intense Combat: Triple your strength by combining up to three units into one powerful army and destroy your enemies. When your units win tough battles, they will become veterans and then elites. You can then choose from a list of powerful upgrades that will give elite units even more strength to dominate in war. Your Army will wear a distinct uniform representing your Civilization, so you will easily see them on the screen as you lead them into battle.

Multiplayer:

Hot Join – join a game already in progress.
Simultaneous Moves – no more waiting your turn, just make your move when you're ready.
Early Withdrawal From the Game – a player can drop out and the game will keep going.
Team Play with handicapping

Xbox Live: Up to 4 players can battle as teams, head to head, or have a complete free-for-all. Auto-matching, ranked games, leaderboards, and achievements make the online play more versatile and fun than any previous version of Civilization.

Game of the Week: Each week a new Firaxis created map will become available to players for download. Finish the game with the highest score you can achieve, and have it posted to the Civ Game of the Week Xbox Live leader boards to see how you stack up against players around the globe!

Endless Fun: Unlockables, scenarios, mods and additional maps offer infinite replayability.

Integrated Video and Voice Chat: When playing a friend (or foe) in multi-player interact with them in a whole new way! Watch them smile as you offer your assistance, and then watch that smile fade away as your armies march into their capital.

Downloadable Content: Players with Xbox Live will be able to download extra content like multiplayer maps and scenarios not available to offline players.

Achievements: Whether you play single-player or multi-player, you will be able to unlock achievements for everything from making your first diplomatic contact, to winning the game with just a single city, to playing a game online with the legendary creator of Civilization, Sid Meier!

chrono legionaire

07-20-2007, 12:14 AM

Why must all xbox strategy games limit us to four players?! I'm really going to miss the sixteen player days.

Jason2K

07-24-2007, 12:28 PM

I'll try and answer questions as they pop up (I'll also rope in some Firaxis people if need be):

Hmm will there be xbox live support

Yes, for four people.

how many civs are there

16, although the number may change in either direction as the game is balanced. All Civs will look and play differently from each other, so it's not as easy as just throwing a ton of leaders in the game.

can we still use the SoD

Kinda. You can take three units and form an army, which is significantly more powerful than individual units.

how many different ages will there be, but mostly will it still be similr to the original pc titles? (follow the same formula)

Not sure on number of ages. Gameplay wise it's a mixture of Civs 1 - 4. It's not like any individual one, it takes features from each and creates something entirely new.

How far into the future will this civ extend?
Does it keep it's "Civ" feeling of gameplay even in real time?

Not sure how far into the future it'll go. There isn't much in the way of FutureTech, but the space race victory is more like Civ 2, where your ship has to actually get to Alpha Centauri in order to win (it's not just sending the ship off to space).

The game is turn-based. It wouldn't be Civ if it were in real-time. In multiplayer, you can do simultaneous turns, but that works like it does in Civ IV (everyone makes turns at the same time, but only one turn...you have to wait for all people to move before you can make another turn).

Why must all xbox strategy games limit us to four players?! I'm really going to miss the sixteen player days.

The four player limit is to make the game a lot faster-paced than an epic civ game. The idea is to allow people to play full games that run the course of history over Xbox Live/PSN, which really isn't possible when you have 16 player epic games. Also there are memory concerns on consoles that aren't an issue on PCs.

The pleasant side effect of the smaller maps is that you butt heads a lot earlier than you do in Civ IV. It changes the gameplay quite a bit.

chrono legionaire

08-09-2007, 07:43 PM

Thanks alot man!:D

Modeltrainman

08-10-2007, 05:00 PM

What about PSP? Will there be one for it at some point?

MLG Cheehwawa

08-13-2007, 04:21 PM

Will we be able to evolve/civilize any civilization besides the humans (aliens, basically)?

If not, in a future download/installment would it be possible to include the ability to evolve alien races on other worlds who either want to work with or against the humans? And we could even evolve humans from apes into sapiens and manage all the tribes and hunting packs...that would be sweet.

braveheart8

08-26-2007, 01:40 AM

civilisation rocks and all and i love the animated battles but heres my 2 questions.

1...will you be able to make your own maps becuase that would be amazing.

2...will the maps be so much smaler that it would narrow my cities down to around 3 or 4.becuase i like having big 20 city battles.

oh and the army thing will u be able to do it with sea units adswell like to create a navy.

oh and 1 last requestion does anyone know the civ special abilitys.:) thx for ur help.

:confused: : :confused:

CoderHead

10-07-2007, 09:10 PM

I am very excited about this, I've been wanting Civ on my DS since before I made the decision to buy my DS! I'm wondering how Civ Revolution will take advantage of the console's features. I'd absolutely love to see a DS two-screenshot. Is that going to happen soon?

Krizzu

10-08-2007, 12:32 PM

Hello ! I have two questions about Civilization Revolution. Hope you can answer them :) .

1. Is there going to be hot seat gamemode? I love hot seat sessions and i think people love too. If there wont, could people play with system link?

2. Could people play cross-gaming around the internet? For excample, Mr X plays on Xbox 360 against Mrs Y on Wii. If this game mode is possible, Revolution would be a huge succession. Then Firaxis and 2K could host big tournaments and other competitions for people all over the world and any console. Hope you can answer/or make these "dreams" happen :) . Thank you anyway!

Krizzu

Jason2K

10-15-2007, 01:42 PM

1) Yep, we should support hot seat.

2) Unfortunately, this isn't possible. Every platform we're on (360/Wii/PS3/DS) has a closed network.

On the other hand, what we might be able to do is have the game of the week synchronized across all platforms. The GOTW is a specific game scenario that everyone can download at the beginning of the week, and play through single player to get the best score. At the end of the week, you can see who has the best score in the world.

We may be able to post a worldwide, across all platforms (including DS!) leaderboard on our website. We're looking into this.

But direct system-to-system multiplayer just isn't possible.

Jason2K

10-15-2007, 01:58 PM

What about PSP? Will there be one for it at some point?

Right now there are no plans for a PSP version. All versions of CivRev (Wii/DS/360/PS3) are being done in-house by Firaxis, and they just don't have the manpower to do another version. There's nothing about the PSP that would prevent it from eventually coming out for PSP, there just aren't any plans right now.

Will we be able to evolve/civilize any civilization besides the humans (aliens, basically)?

CivRev is sticking with the core civ game tradition of having real civilizations, so no aliens.

civilisation rocks and all and i love the animated battles but heres my 2 questions.

1...will you be able to make your own maps becuase that would be amazing.

2...will the maps be so much smaler that it would narrow my cities down to around 3 or 4.becuase i like having big 20 city battles.

oh and the army thing will u be able to do it with sea units adswell like to create a navy.

oh and 1 last requestion does anyone know the civ special abilitys.:) thx for ur help.

:confused: : :confused:

1) The game will not have a level editor. Console level editors require a lot of work, and there's no time in the schedule for that. I tip my hat to Bungie for including one in Halo 3...I can't imagine how much extra work that entailed.

2) There's no reason why you *can't* have 20 cities, but the size of the maps makes it a little impractical. On a lengthy game, I usually have 4 or 5 of my own, plus other ones I take by force.

3) Armies are just for land units. Naval units are generally used for support and troop transport, so there's not a ton of sea combat. Having said that, they're a lot more useful in Rev than they have in any previous civ.

4) We haven't announced the unique bonuses for each Civ yet, but they're all very cool, and each civ has a different bonus for each era. I'll give you one: Romans get half price roads in the ancient era. :)

I am very excited about this, I've been wanting Civ on my DS since before I made the decision to buy my DS! I'm wondering how Civ Revolution will take advantage of the console's features. I'd absolutely love to see a DS two-screenshot. Is that going to happen soon?

The DS version of the game can be played either completely with the stylus or entirely with the face buttons depending on your preference (I tend to prefer not to use the stylus). We're not going to do any crazy stylus stuff just for the sake of supporting the hardware's unique features (the same goes for the Wii version).

We use the two screens logically. The upper screen shows additional information, and that's where combat animations are displayed.

I'm not sure when we'll be releasing screens from the DS version. It's fully playable from start to finish (and by the way, it's awesome) but it's behind the other versions in terms of art assets because everything needs to be redone for DS. So things like the interface are totally placeholder right now.

I'm sure we'll get something out there soon though. Until then, just take my word for it...it's a TON of fun.

Krizzu

10-18-2007, 11:24 AM

2) Unfortunately, this isn't possible. Every platform we're on (360/Wii/PS3/DS) has a closed network.

Thanks for the answers Jason2K. But.. Does this mean that there isnt coming online playing at all? Closed network? Only leaderboards? Thank you

Krizzu

10-18-2007, 11:46 AM

Oh yea! And one more thing. What scenarios are in? Earth is a MUST scenario ofcourse but is there WWII battles, Fall&Rise of Rome and other legendary scenarios which i have played like thousand times and still cant get fed up :). Anyway, can you download new scenarios, maps from Xbox Marketplace?

Krizzu.

Jason2K

11-02-2007, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the answers Jason2K. But.. Does this mean that there isnt coming online playing at all? Closed network? Only leaderboards? Thank you

Don't worry, ALL versions are online, including Wii and DS. That's been a priority since the beginning. We will have 1v1, 2v2 and 4 player free-for-all on all platforms.

Regarding scenarios, we have not decided on that yet. There will be downloadable content later, but we haven't decided on that either.

Cristian

11-20-2007, 03:57 PM

This looks like the perfect game to implement cross platform play in. Especially for Vista against XBox360 as Balance isn't that serious of an issue. Yet I can't help but notice this game isn't even going to appear on the PC.

Why? It seems like the perfect oppertunity to use what has so far been a useless feature in the XBox360 and Vista.

Is there any plans to release the game for the PC?

marinofan

11-22-2007, 01:35 PM

Can you tell us specifically what month will this game come out. I am very excited about this upcoming title. I loved the pc version, but I don't like playing computer games so this is great.

marinofan

11-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Will there be multiplayer in this game. I would love to play with my friends offline.

savoir10

11-29-2007, 02:48 AM

Will this be compatible with both the DS and the DS Lite consols.

2K Elizabeth

11-29-2007, 01:47 PM

Will this be compatible with both the DS and the DS Lite consols.

oh that's easy. yes!

savoir10

11-29-2007, 08:31 PM

Thanks fot that.

Modeltrainman

12-18-2007, 01:27 PM

Will there be split screen play? 2 player co-op on one console with a friend?

JustQ

01-16-2008, 10:04 AM

Just a small question, will the spring release be a world wide release?
Because in Europe everything is released about 6 months later...
I hope so, I can't wait to play Civ Rev... :D

Marlborough5

01-18-2008, 07:25 AM

Will there be hotseat mode for Nintendo DS (since it is turnbased)?

Also, will there be scenarios or will it just be the "going through all of civilization" game?

What civs are there in this game?

BadByte

01-19-2008, 05:16 PM

Does the ps3 or xbox 360 version support keyboard & mouse?. Every console "strategy" game seems to be borked/serverly crippled by the lack of keyboard and mouse.

Admiral Bobbery

02-12-2008, 02:50 AM

Hi,
after reading the description of all the games features and such I noticed that it only mentions downloadable content for XBOX Live users. Does this mean that PS3 owners won't get the content?

If they DO get the content, is it planned to have all content available at the samt time on both 360 and PS3?

Thanks in advance for any answers.

BioShock FTW

02-18-2008, 07:19 PM

You may or may not recieve DLC as PS3,s online features are not as advanced as a xbox,s but there is a high chance you will recieve DLC.:D

BioShock FTW

02-18-2008, 07:22 PM

:eek: Civ in real time????!!!!!!???!!!!! is that even possible?:confused: :confused:

EvilEye007

03-16-2008, 09:38 AM

Will there be Mouse/Keyboard support? The PS3 supports USB and Bluetooth Mouse/Keyboards (I believe the 360 supports USB Mouse/Keyboard). Unreal Tournament 3 for the PS3 supports in-game mouse/keyboard play. They did this to help bring over the PC gamers.

If you guys wanna do the same thing and bring over some PC gameers, I suggest you add keyboard/mouse support! I have played Civ since the original, I just can't imagine playing Civ with a controller! As mentioned in a previous post, strategy games that have come to console in the past have flopped because there was no mouse/keyboard support.

I have a PS3, and have been slowly moving away from PC gaming because this generation of consoles are moving closely to PC's in terms of features and what you can do with the consoles (You can actually install an OS on the PS3 and basically make it a computer!) . I am excited for this game, but keyboard/mouse support will be the determining factor of whether I purchase this game or not. I know there must be many others that feel the same way I do...

dojoboy

03-16-2008, 12:22 PM

Will there be Mouse/Keyboard support?

There is not mouse & keyboard support.

This is not a PC game. It’s been designed as a console game. It’s very, very different from Civ4 and we don’t want it to be looked at as Civ5. We don’t want people to think that this is meant to replace the existing Civ games. This is a totally different game, created exclusively for consoles. It is never coming to PC... There was never a mouse interface; it was always designed around a controller. - Jason Bergman

dojoboy

03-16-2008, 12:23 PM

:eek: Civ in real time????!!!!!!???!!!!! is that even possible?:confused: :confused:

It's not real-time.

Picolini

03-16-2008, 07:48 PM

2K Elizabeth

03-19-2008, 10:15 PM

I've watched some CivRev gameplay footage vids and I noticed that when advisors, barbarian or civ leaders appear, the game "stops" for a while.
¿Is this loading time going to be present in the final game or we can expect these appearances to be natural?

the game is turn based, so the game does not really "stop" when you are talking to an advisor or leader. you are simply conducting diplomacy, and not moving any of your armies or other people around. it feels very natural, and when you are done with whatever you need to do with those people, you can go on building, or fighting to your heart's content.

Picolini

03-20-2008, 09:32 AM

Uhm.. seems I didn't explain myself well enough. I'm sorry, I'm a not-english speaker. Thanks anyway for the answer, Elizabeth, I really appreciate it.

What I meant is... in the videos I watched, when leaders or advisors appear there seems to be a lot of lag... like the screen freezes or something...

I suppose that that issue is going to be repaired in the final version...

theredfoxisquick

03-21-2008, 11:28 AM

PS3 keyboard and mouse?

Man-Bear-Pig

03-21-2008, 01:59 PM

PS3 keyboard and mouse?

No. Please see post #36 in this thread.
http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=265769&postcount=36

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Online multiplayer has been confirmed for XBL and PSN. A few multiplayer modes have been listed: 1 on 1, 2 vs. 2 (permenantly aligned teams, presumably), and 4 player free-for-all.

Questions:

Will the same online multiplayer modes be available offline (or you may call it local or hotseat multiplayer... anything but online)?

Will there be split screen offline multiplayer?

If no split screen, how will Simultaneous Moves work for offline multiplayer?

Will there be any offline multiplayer in Civilization Revolution!?!

2K Elizabeth

03-21-2008, 04:09 PM

No. Please see post #36 in this thread.
http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=265769&postcount=36

***

Online multiplayer has been confirmed for XBL and PSN. A few multiplayer modes have been listed: 1 on 1, 2 vs. 2 (permenantly aligned teams, presumably), and 4 player free-for-all.

Questions:

Will the same online multiplayer modes be available offline (or you may call it local or hotseat multiplayer... anything but online)?

Will there be split screen offline multiplayer?

If no split screen, how will Simultaneous Moves work for offline multiplayer?

Will there be any offline multiplayer in Civilization Revolution!?!

there will not be hotseat multiplayer. we will have a system link multiplayer for local links, and for the DS, you can play over wifi or over the wireless with up to 4 players.

Bulldog_PS3

03-21-2008, 08:50 PM

Is there any possibility that offline multiplayer using just one console will be implemented after launch through a patch ? Or is that something that isn't possible at all ?

big daddy inc.

03-24-2008, 09:19 AM

will the entire list of units be available from the other civ games, I rally enjoyed the amout of units you had to choose from.

Man-Bear-Pig

03-24-2008, 11:58 AM

Thanks for getting back to me, Elizabeth. :)

Jason2K hinted on 10/17/2007 (post #18 of this thread) at the size of the maps available in Civilization Revolution...

2) There's no reason why you *can't* have 20 cities, but the size of the maps makes it a little impractical. On a lengthy game, I usually have 4 or 5 of my own, plus other ones I take by force.

Will there be different sized maps to play?

Will Civilization Revolution offer the same randomly generated maps a la previous Civ titles?

If not, will there be a list of pre-determined maps to choose?

And on a completely unrelated topic: What's your favorite civ/leader in Revolution to play the game with and why?

Thanks again.

pmw1718

03-24-2008, 06:00 PM

Can yall give insights about achievements for the 360? I'll be buying both the DS and Xbox 360 versions and cant wait for this come out!

2K Elizabeth

03-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Thanks for getting back to me, Elizabeth. :)

Jason2K hinted on 10/17/2007 (post #18 of this thread) at the size of the maps available in Civilization Revolution...

Will there be different sized maps to play?

Will Civilization Revolution offer the same randomly generated maps a la previous Civ titles?

If not, will there be a list of pre-determined maps to choose?

And on a completely unrelated topic: What's your favorite civ/leader in Revolution to play the game with and why?

Thanks again.

there is only 1 map size, but they are randomly generated so you'll always play a new area.

my favorite civ right now is japan, which russia in second. then probably the mongols, followed by the aztecs. but when i do a demo, i usually play japan. :-)

2K Elizabeth

03-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Can yall give insights about achievements for the 360? I'll be buying both the DS and Xbox 360 versions and cant wait for this come out!

i will be putting out something about achievements in the near future!

pmw1718

03-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Awesome! I must say yall are by far the best mods/support staff I have seen. I cant believe you answered that so quickly! Do you/yall play on XBL? Whats your Gamertags?

2K Elizabeth

03-24-2008, 07:27 PM

Awesome! I must say yall are by far the best mods/support staff I have seen. I cant believe you answered that so quickly! Do you/yall play on XBL? Whats your Gamertags?

maybe when the game is released Jason and I will challenge you guys to some multiplayer. :-)

Man-Bear-Pig

03-24-2008, 09:03 PM

Japan, eh? Lemme guess... ninja special units replace spies!

Man, I cannot wait until this game comes out. :D

Cretaceous Bob

03-30-2008, 07:01 AM

dojoboy

03-30-2008, 08:50 AM

maybe when the game is released Jason and I will challenge you guys to some multiplayer. :-)

I would advise against it. :p

However, if "you want a piece of me" (must use best Starcraft voice over), you better get a DS!

2K Elizabeth

03-30-2008, 03:33 PM

I would advise against it. :p

However, if "you want a piece of me" (must use best Starcraft voice over), you better get a DS!

i got that too, so bring it!

dojoboy

03-30-2008, 09:37 PM

i got that too, so bring it!

Hm, this begs the question, will there be vassals in CivRev? :D

Man-Bear-Pig

03-31-2008, 05:04 PM

Some, but not all, civilizations have unique units. Example: Keshik Horseman replace regular horseman units for the Mongolian Empire.

Are unique units better than the units they replace? In other words, does the American Sherman Tank have a better attack or defense rating than the regular tank unit?

2K Elizabeth

03-31-2008, 07:08 PM

Jason2K

03-31-2008, 08:22 PM

Two questions:

1) I've been a huge fan of Civ ever since Civ II, and some of my favourite additions to the series since that game are religion, civics, and a simple combat system replaced by an excellent, complex combat system. Are these newer elements that pile more mechanics onto the core gameplay structure going to be stripped in favour of simplicity?

Religion is a technology that can be researched. We don't have Civics in the Civ IV-sense, but there are multiple government types that can be researched and then selected, each with a different bonus. The combat system is different from past civs. There are separate attack and defend ratings, and terrain is super important, as are bonuses like unit upgrades, great generals and naval support.

2) I'm glad to hear that certain cool touches from Civ II are coming back, like the advisors and a throne-room-esque element, so are there going to be nifty world wonder videos like in Civ II? I loved those things. The wonders that had the coolest videos determined which ones I built, rather than the actual effects of the buildings.

Instead of wonder videos, we have real-time in-engine sequences showing them being built. On the other hand, we have some really cool multimedia content in the Civilopedia, so we have stock footage of many of the wonders, units, and other things in the game.

Jason2K

03-31-2008, 08:22 PM

Hm, this begs the question, will there be vassals in CivRev? :D

Alas, no.

Vassals were experimented with early on by Sid, but he took it out (didn't fit the gameplay style).

nibbles

04-01-2008, 03:32 AM

Hi. I been reading this forum and see it gets speedy replies from admin which is nice. Having played Civ1 since the early days, one of my favourite strategy rules was the Zones of Control, for being able to defend yourself and keep enemies in check until you were ready to pounce. I have a sneaky feeling this will be left out in CivRev. Are you kindly able to confirm either way?

I'm so looking forward to seeing a demo; is there a time scale for the release of this?

For me the beauty of Civ1 and 2 were that they were essentially strategy war games with some straightforward city managment - a really great balance to keep it fun. Sadly Civ 3 lost it for me and became a micro-management sim. Since then I've migrated to FreeCiv on my Linux Box, which mixes mostly elements from Civ1 and 2. In you opinion, which Civ is it mostly based upon? Or is it really an equal amalgam of all four?

Either way, as with all the iterations, I will have to get a copy for my 360 and maybe DS; to see if it has that 'just one more go' element that set the early Civs apart and kept me up to stupid o'clock in the morning.

dojoboy

04-01-2008, 12:27 PM

What is the maximum number of rivals I can play against with the DS version? I'm assuming the minimum is one.

lcurry

04-01-2008, 12:34 PM

Hello, and I am greatly anticipated the DS version however someone said in another thread (or something similar)

"They ability to name features you find such as plains and mountain will be removed for DS"

Is this true and if so why the hell did you remove?

dojoboy

04-01-2008, 12:41 PM

Is this true and if so why the hell did you remove?

I empathize completely. ;)

2K Elizabeth

04-01-2008, 01:25 PM

i see a bunch of questions out there since i fell asleep last night, so i'll try and answer them in a batch:

you always play against 4 other people in Civilization Revolution, so there are always 5 civs (including you) on the map. this includes all three platforms, it's the same.

as for naming features, on the DS you can choose from a list of names for plains, rivers, etc., but cannot custom name these landmarks. (same goes for cities).

i'm sending an email off to Civilization Guru Jason to ask why this is different, but my educated guess would be taking custom naming out to leave that space on the DS cart for some other features that are cooler to keep in!

EDIT: my educated guess was confirmed!

icejon

04-21-2008, 02:08 PM

sry i was to late on the thread so im going to post my question here will there be offline hot seat like on the civ4 and 3

2K Elizabeth

04-21-2008, 02:14 PM

Will there be hotseat mode for Nintendo DS (since it is turnbased)?

Also, will there be scenarios or will it just be the "going through all of civilization" game?

What civs are there in this game?

there is no hotseat mode on DS. you can play locally with other people who have their DS in the room with you.

there will be scenarios on all platforms.

there are 16 civs. check out www.civilizationrevolution.com for info on them.

icejon

04-21-2008, 03:08 PM

yeah but i was meaning Ps3/xbox any hotseat there

2K Elizabeth

04-21-2008, 04:17 PM

yeah but i was meaning Ps3/xbox any hotseat there

no. there is no hotseat.

JeffinIllinois

04-21-2008, 09:50 PM

Well, my questions about map size and whether there will be a map editor have been answered. Only having one smallish map to play on will be an adjustment. Might additional (maybe larger) maps be included in D.L.C. for purchase over X-BOX Live after the game is released?

2K Elizabeth

04-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Buddhagunk

04-22-2008, 01:35 PM

I saw your answer about vassal states but what about capitulation?

2K Elizabeth

04-22-2008, 03:39 PM

I saw your answer about vassal states but what about capitulation?

i want to remind you guys that Civilization Revolution is not Civ IV (nor would you want it to be!)

it's a new game, with a new take on the series! we didn't just take pieces of Civ IV to make this game -- Sid created it as a new, and separate, game.

ExplosiveDiahrea

04-22-2008, 05:47 PM

I can't believe this! Only 5 cities you said? In the civ 3 game I have going right now, I have literally about fifty cities. I love the aspect of having that many cities and really feeling like I'm running a country. But now five?
I'm actually bummed out now. They better make it work or I'm going to freak out and cut myself when I put in in my 360.

Maybe I can still be consoled; There were several map sizes in CivIII, which is the latest version of civ my computer (which was state of the art when I bought it ninew years ago) can handle, I think they were: tiny small medium large huge. I think. Which size would the largest size map in civ rev compare to?

2K Elizabeth

04-22-2008, 06:02 PM

ExplosiveDiahrea

04-22-2008, 07:16 PM

So how many cities would you have by say, the industrial age?

jescoupupup

04-22-2008, 09:26 PM

On the ps3, will there be allies only voice chat, specific person chat or will it all be all players?

2K Elizabeth

04-23-2008, 12:44 AM

So how many cities would you have by say, the industrial age?

in the modern age of the game, i usually have between 1 and 2 dozen cities (depending on how well i'm doing). i don't generally count, so tomorrow when i play a game i'll try and keep track for you. :-)

michfan1974

04-23-2008, 03:03 AM

Bulldog_PS3

04-23-2008, 09:24 AM

i have been a civamaniac since civ2. very excited about civ rev.

my favorite aspect of the game is the complete depth and long game time. I understand this is an altogether different game, but for those of us that loved this about civ, will we enjoy this faster paced shorter game?

and why in sid's name would you not include an offline hotseat mode?

They probably didn't include hotseat, because with simultaneous moves it would mess up the flow of the game. They at least give the option, to spend an extra $600 dollars, so you can play a LAN game with your friend.

ExplosiveDiahrea

04-23-2008, 12:21 PM

Well I can handle 1 or 2 dozen. Thanks. But there is one thing I'm fuzzy on. I don't quite understand the simultaneous turn system. Supposin, just supposin now, My rival and I have a cavalryman unit three squares away from a village. Does that mean that the fastest one to move the horsey reaches the village square?

RobC

04-23-2008, 01:35 PM

I can't believe this! Only 5 cities you said? In the civ 3 game I have going right now, I have literally about fifty cities. I love the aspect of having that many cities and really feeling like I'm running a country. But now five?

5 CIVs in a game at one time, not 5 cities. The number of cities is only limited by the amount of landmass.

treyson007

04-24-2008, 06:39 PM

Hello,

I was just wondering if there will be new stuff in the tech tree and will you be able to play mods like civ4 beyond the sword..

:confused: :confused:

ATC 1982

04-27-2008, 01:25 PM

What kind of Engine is being run on this game?

Will there be something that tells you if your being conquered either by diplomacy or just being brutally beaten?

Will you set dates on this site for 2K Civ team VS Users? Like 2 V 2 or 1 on 3?

Will there be merchandise like face plates or other things that might come out besides a strategy guide?

matahtak

04-28-2008, 06:02 PM

2K Elizabeth

04-28-2008, 06:38 PM

Will there be hotseat mode for Nintendo DS (since it is turnbased)?

Also, will there be scenarios or will it just be the "going through all of civilization" game?

What civs are there in this game?

there are scenarios for all versions.

there is no hotseat mode for ANY version. just local and online multiplayer, for multiple consoles.

OPPS

05-01-2008, 10:41 PM

I am aware that this is a completly new game based purely on game consoles, I am also aware that this is not a Civ5 game. I am wondering if this means the end of PC Civ games?

2K Elizabeth

05-01-2008, 11:52 PM

I am aware that this is a completly new game based purely on game consoles, I am also aware that this is not a Civ5 game. I am wondering if this means the end of PC Civ games?

not at ALL! there will be more PC games!

Breezy

05-04-2008, 02:45 PM

can some one tell me all the ways you can achieve victory in civ rev

hero33

05-05-2008, 03:45 AM

will it be possible to win by any other means besides domination/conquer victories? well, it's always been POSSIBLE, but will it be VIABLE to win multiplayer matches, say, with space race or cultural victories?

that is something civ multiplayer has always sorely lacked, imo. comes with people being significantly more aggressive then AIs.

hero33

05-05-2008, 03:47 AM

Hi,
I was wondering if the full game will be available to purchase through the PlayStation Network for PS3. I love being able to just turn on my PS3 and play a game on my HDD rather than switching discs. If not right away, is it at least being considered?

Thanks! :)

i second this notion, would love to see a full game download... besides, its GOTTA be a cheaper distribution method for all companies involved, right?

and to go with this question.. are we going to see content upgrades on PSN or XBL? how often, if we do? (i HAVE heard of map downloads, are those still on? what about new civs? new army units? new ages!?)

Jason2K

05-05-2008, 01:16 PM

Breezy

05-06-2008, 04:14 PM

can some one please help me out by listing all the ways you can win in civ rev for example culture victory and i need all the rest please.

MacLucio

05-06-2008, 05:59 PM

Any news about the demo? :D

Joneleth

05-06-2008, 06:02 PM

Any news about the demo? :D

We're all looking forward to the demo. I'm sure the moment Jason or Elizabeth has answers, we'll be hearing about it. :D

matahtak

05-06-2008, 06:43 PM

i second this notion, would love to see a full game download... besides, its GOTTA be a cheaper distribution method for all companies involved, right?

and to go with this question.. are we going to see content upgrades on PSN or XBL? how often, if we do? (i HAVE heard of map downloads, are those still on? what about new civs? new army units? new ages!?)

Glad you agree man, would be an absolute brilliant move to have this available on the PSN as a full download. I'm not too sure about the costs for digital distribution on the PSN, other than the obvious bandwidth costs that comes with millions of people downloading the game. I wouldn't think that server space would be chargeable but heh, you never know.

I would imagine it would be significantly less than a retail version which has manufacturing, shipping, and retail shelf space costs. Plus anything else I'm missing.

Simply put it makes the game way more accessible for gamers.

Martinus

05-07-2008, 04:21 AM

Sorry for asking questions about graphical side of the game rather than game mechanics (and thus, some may consider, "wasting" them ;)) but I'm curious about the following about the advisors:

- How many advisors are there in the game? I have counted four (science, diplo, culture, militiary) - do they look differently for different civilizations?

- Just a quick confirmation question - I noticed that unlike other advisors science advisor always looks the same (e.g. in one early screenshot, he is talking about Bronze Working, but wearing a lab coat). I presume this is an early screenshot and his outfit actually differs from an era to an era, like that of the others?

Thanks in advance. :)

DeviantBoi

05-07-2008, 05:43 AM

Will the PS3 version have voice chat?

bigden

05-07-2008, 08:34 AM

There are 4 advisors in the game, and while they look the same no matter which Civ you are playing, they do change their look from era to era.

Schuesseled

05-07-2008, 01:08 PM

Will the PS3 version have voice chat?

Yes

can some one please help me out by listing all the ways you can win in civ rev for example culture victory and i need all the rest please.

Culture
Economic
Technological
Domination / Conquest

I think that's it

Magwill

05-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Yes

Culture
Economic
Technological
Domination / Conquest

I think that's it

And bribing network maintenance.

Modeltrainman

05-07-2008, 04:00 PM

Yes

Culture
Economic
Technological
Domination / Conquest

I think that's it
No Space Race?

hero33

05-07-2008, 04:09 PM

No Space Race?

i think that's what he meant by technological

jdjtcagle

05-07-2008, 05:07 PM

Hey guys,

I've been playing since Civ II and think you guys are doing an excellent job on the new console version. I hope to see both the PC and console continue to take off and I'm very appreciative of your hard work.

I have 1 question concerning multiplayer on the Wii:

Will it have any type of voice chat on multiplayer? Or is that specifically for the Xbox/PS3 ect.

Thanks for everything. :cool:

icejon

05-07-2008, 05:18 PM

wii version have been cancelled sry just
ps3/DS/XB360

jdjtcagle

05-07-2008, 06:26 PM

No worries! :)

Thanks for the info

Thrallia

05-08-2008, 10:20 AM

from what I recall, the Wii version wasn't cancelled, just put on hold...but if it does get restarted after the other versions go gold, it won't have voice chat...Nintendo doesn't have support for it over the Wii...no headset support.

TOOKRJERBS

05-09-2008, 01:53 PM

Will there be a "Hall of Fame" option on all three consoles that showcases games won? What about an area that shows stats accumulated from all games I.E. money spent, cities captured etc...

redhero

05-12-2008, 12:36 AM

Tried searching for this information and been wondering about it for a while.

I have a 360 and really, relaly want this game. But there is something I should tell you about my 360 - it is Japanese. From what I know so far, the American version *probably* has region coding. What about the other releases? Will there be an Asian one so that I can finally stop worrying about whether I can play this game or not?

Thanks! Great info too!

Edmund0Dantes

05-12-2008, 01:25 AM

I think they said in another thread that there is no region coding.

But i'm easilly confused to dont take that as being fact.

Stanos

05-12-2008, 06:39 AM

As far as I know there isn't any region coding. I bought MLB 2k8 last month from the US while I live here in Europe (The Netherlands). It's still working fine. So US games aren't region locked.
It might depend on which game it is though. I've heard some developpers do region lock their games and some don't. But there's a good chance CivRev isn't region locked:)

Stanos

05-12-2008, 06:41 AM

Oh whoops. I didn't read your post correctly:o . I have a PS3. So just forget what I said in my previous post.
I thought the Xbox was region locked anyway, but I could be mistaken

icejon

05-12-2008, 10:28 AM

i have ps3 too i think it little part of games that are region closed.

Magwill

05-12-2008, 04:14 PM

I've got a question about the PS3 friends system. Will you be offering in-game friends list? In that case, will it be connected to the PS3 friends list or is that not possible?

Ravenblade86

05-12-2008, 04:22 PM

I've got a question about the PS3 friends system. Will you be offering in-game friends list? In that case, will it be connected to the PS3 friends list or is that not possible?

I'd like to know that aswell as I'm really hoping to play CivRev online with a number of my friends if I get them to pick the game up. It is possible to have the PS3 friends list in game though and the abilities to send invites, if you look at the Haze demo it has it. Its up to the developers to build it into each game at the minute though

icejon

05-12-2008, 05:46 PM

Are you meaning private match?

redhero

05-12-2008, 06:57 PM

Regarding the Xbox there seems to be US, European and Japanese/Asian versions. Not sure about the Australian ones.

I can play some US and European ones, Australian games have worked but the discs themselves get locked which is the problem. Some games are locked to one region and unless there is an Asian version, for example, I wouldn't be able to play. For a game as important to me as Civ Rev I'd really like to know if I will be able to play it or not.

fortunzfavor

05-12-2008, 08:26 PM

Full game is not planned, but yes, we're planning on some downloadable content. Stay tuned.

I'd like to know specifically if you might be interested in updating the 360 version after release to work with Microsoft's rumored "wiimote" [if it's a) real, and b) has a usable pointer mechanism]? I assume if expansion is possible, the game would also be designed to accept bug fixes and updates, yes? Would this update be a priority for you guys?

Thrallia

05-13-2008, 03:27 AM

microsoft isn't making a 'wiimote'. Just because they submit a patent for something doesn't mean they plan on using it(for instance, Nintendo patented a 3D holographic gaming system a year before the Wii was announced as motion control...but they aren't using it)...it just isn't plausible for the 360...although it could be something they are working on for the next Xbox

fortunzfavor

05-13-2008, 04:50 AM

We'll find out soon enough (http://kotaku.com/388741/rumor-microsoft-may-debut-new-xbox-360-motion-controller-next-week)

According to sources that will go unnamed, Microsoft may be showing its Xbox 360 motion controller as early as next week to press, a controller geared specifically for Banjo Kazooie 3 gameplay. In fact, we've heard that select members of the press have already seen the controller—in use on the next Banjo Kazooie title—in action.

Microsoft plans to show off some of its 2008 and 2009 wares at an event next week, one that hits during the Game Critics Awards at which some of the "Best of E3" awards are judged. Occasionally, NDAs and embargoes ensure that what is shown at the Game Critics Awards doesn't go public until E3 proper, which may keep details on a the rumored new Xbox 360 controller under wraps.

There's nothing about such a controller that is implausible for the 360, it's all about how Microsoft goes about supporting it, and Microsoft is good at bringing developer support around to their priorities.

Either way, I did say "if", I'm not claiming it will happen, just that speculation has been building for some time, on more than just patent applications. So what do you say 2k, would this be a priority, and is the 360 code capable of integrating that kind of update?

Stanos

05-13-2008, 09:29 AM

Don't you think that the people at 2k would only start to think about something like that until it's officially announced. I mean if there really are some "rumors" about some kind of wii-mote, then it'll probably release next year maybe even later.
So with all due respect I personally find this a kind of useless question. Wait until it's announced then start asking for this kind of stuff

Emerik

05-13-2008, 10:43 AM

I'm not sure is this the right place to post this question.

Is there possible to expect different distribution of resources, in the way that one mine of iron can provide only four units of swordsman, or one unit of panzer (with all the others necessary resources)? And can you link capability of building some wonders with enough stone/marble queries, or mines.

The second question: can you put shipyard with different capacity in coastal cities as prerogative to build a specific ship?

The third one: Can every unit have there leader which can develop different traits, depending on battles resolutions, and therefore influence in overall strength of the unit?

dennis580

05-13-2008, 01:28 PM

There are no longer strategic resources. So you no longer needs resources to build units.

Breezy

05-13-2008, 02:21 PM

I have a question in civ rev will you be able to play different types of Scenarios like in civ 3 conquest i thought that was a really cool feature conquest had.

fortunzfavor

05-14-2008, 12:34 AM

So with all due respect I personally find this a kind of useless question. Wait until it's announced then start asking for this kind of stuff

No. :D

It's on my radar, and I want it to be on theirs. Not a lot of questions in this thread are useful to me, but I don't go telling people to keep theirs to themselves.

Thrallia

05-14-2008, 01:57 AM

*shrug* suit yourself...but I can tell you the answer will be no...even IF Microsoft does announce a 'Wiimote' for the 360(which I would actually bet money they won't), Firaxis won't bother updating CivRev or any other games to use it, just as they won't be updating(most likely) CivRev for the PS3 to work within HOME when/if it comes out.

fortunzfavor

05-14-2008, 05:03 AM

Just so the question doesn't get lost in the shuffle, I'm, of course, still interested in hearing from Firaxis/2k, on

1), is the game built to accept bug fixes and updates that are more invasive than DLC style maps and what not? and

2) if so, would Firaxis be interested in making an update to support some sort of gyromote if the 360 receives one in the near future, so we can take advantage of a pointer-driven interface?

Stanos

05-14-2008, 08:11 AM

icejon

05-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Hi i wanted to ask you (Elizebeth) 2 questions about the demo.

1. Will it arrive in Europe? before release
2. Are there any other news about it?

2K Elizabeth

05-14-2008, 01:31 PM

Hi i wanted to ask you (Elizebeth) 2 questions about the demo.

1. Will it arrive in Europe? before release
2. Are there any other news about it?

I don't have any confirmed information on this yet, but i do believe it will arrive in Europe before the release (NOTE: this isn't final, just my belief, please don't hold me to it until i make the official announcement!)

The demo is coming soon, I do know that. Just hang tight for more information! I'll let you know when we have the details hammered out 100%.

Joneleth

05-14-2008, 02:06 PM

I don't have any confirmed information on this yet, but i do believe it will arrive in Europe before the release (NOTE: this isn't final, just my belief, please don't hold me to it until i make the official announcement!)

The demo is coming soon, I do know that. Just hang tight for more information! I'll let you know when we have the details hammered out 100%.

We're all eagerly awaiting the demo. :)

When all the details are figured out, will you announce a demo release date, or you will just make an announcement when the demo is available to download?

2K Elizabeth

05-14-2008, 02:30 PM

We're all eagerly awaiting the demo. :)

When all the details are figured out, will you announce a demo release date, or you will just make an announcement when the demo is available to download?

i am not sure. i hope to give you guys a heads up so you can all queue up your PS3s and 360s!

ExplosiveDiahrea

05-14-2008, 03:27 PM

Joneleth

05-14-2008, 03:29 PM

I was wondering about the simultaneous turn thing, does that mean that say, I have left a village unprotected and both my enemy and I have units that are three spaces away and they have a three space move limit, does that mean that whoever presses the buttin fast enough goes into the city?

This wasn't directed at me, but if I remember correctly Jason said (in another thread) that in situations like that, yes it would be whoever presses the button first.

kenjara

05-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Hi I know you said you have nothing concrete on DLC, but is there any plans at all of bringing new characters to revolution. Its just I think I am going to miss some of my old friends from civ4. ;)

Banana Boy

05-15-2008, 08:59 AM

Hi,
Will there be any in-game advertising? If so, will it be static or dymanic? I hope if there is any it will be relevant to the game, for example a Ford factory or something like that...

bigden

05-15-2008, 09:09 AM

We will be talking more about DLC in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. And no, there is no in-game advertising. :)

kenjara

05-15-2008, 04:04 PM

The A.I on harder levels in civ4 were quick to dislike and declare war on you. Is it similar on revolution or is it slightly easier to keep them happy. Its just one thing that got to me a bit in the past.

Will Sid or any one else from the project be playing on live?

Antwerpo

05-15-2008, 05:06 PM

1. How long will the wait be between turns? Is it like former CIV's that the further you are in time the longer you have to wait?

2. Will you be able to play just that little more turns after victory?

icejon

05-16-2008, 03:43 PM

Hey liz can you try to answer this question.
and also the questions in the other posts

1. Wich civ do you think have the best bonus for each victory like mongolia in domination and so on...

Antwerpo

05-16-2008, 04:21 PM

Leexmay

05-16-2008, 05:09 PM

I hear that there will be version for the wii is that true

2K Elizabeth

05-16-2008, 05:44 PM

I hear that there will be version for the wii is that true

the wii version is on hold right now.

2K Elizabeth

05-16-2008, 05:45 PM

1. Will the DLC be free?

2. Will there be expansions? And will they be available as hardcopy or will those be the DLC?

As a european i'm not that CC minded, so does firaxis pay attention to this or just bad luck, get a CC?

details on DLC will be coming soon, and we don't have anything to say about expansions at the moment!

ATC 1982

05-17-2008, 01:21 AM

WooHoo me and my Wii might take over the world that is awesome

Stanos

05-18-2008, 08:03 AM

Don't get your hopes up too much. I think that the Wii version (if it comes out at all) will be released at least 3 months after the others. But yeah: you and your Wii MIGHT take over the world

IceCube

05-18-2008, 11:11 AM

hi
i just want to remind you before i ask quesstion that you told us your favourite civs are japan , mongolia and azteck.
now about other civs and ability as arabs americans and india its like this 3 have to defend against other 3 in ancient time and if you survive this attacks
from formidable enemies as japan mongols and azteck then you can payback after in industrial times.
1 what are chance for arabs to defeat mongolia in ancient times ? (to rush mongolia with arab nation)
2 do you have to get close to the city ( 1 tile to bombard city defense with catapult or any siege weapon)
* on number 2 i prefer infantry infront of siege wepon and normaly artillery is on the back shelling cities and enemies from distance wich makes only horsemans/tanks to flank them or if you have great number of infantry soldiers to run thru enemie lines.
3 sid meier will play only on xbox not on ps3 ?

fortunzfavor

05-18-2008, 01:38 PM

Don't get your hopes up too much. I think that the Wii version (if it comes out at all) will be released at least 3 months after the others. But yeah: you and your Wii MIGHT take over the world

It's pretty rare that shelved stuff ever makes it off the shelf. So I second the not getting your hopes up part. They've said here that if Civ Rev sells well, they might pick up the Wii version, but my guess is they'll be on to the next game and won't have time for it.

pmw1718

05-18-2008, 01:54 PM

yep...Bioshock 2!

fortunzfavor

05-18-2008, 07:41 PM

yep...Bioshock 2!

I'm betting firaxis isn't really involved in Bioshock, but you've got the general idea. Time stops for no console.

tippyjames

05-20-2008, 03:01 PM

in Civilization Revolution, can you make your own civilization or custimize an already made civilization like you can in the other civs. must find out.:confused:

Antwerpo

05-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Its already made civilizations. Like Russia, The Americans, The English and so on. No own made civilizations.

wikoogle

05-21-2008, 02:42 AM

Please 2K, enable 2 player split screen so two can play on HDTV co-op or versus.

If it's too late to incorporate it into the game now. Atleast leave a place in the code so that splitscreen can be implemented later into the game via a downloadable update.

So many of us have 50 inch widescreen hdtvs now. We are dying to play RTSs with our friends by our side.

When you split a widescreen tv in half vertically, you get about the same proportions as a computer monitor so it would work well.

Having your friend actually beside you is so much better than having to play with them over online.

Since the campaign is designed for coop please enable split screen on the same console/tv for two players.

I would love to play with my bro by my side on my PS3 and my 50 inch 1080p plasma tv.

I would love to play against him too, even if we can see what each other is doing, it's not that big a deal. So if you could enable both coop and versus play for two people on the same tv, it would be fantastic.

Local multiplayer is FUN. It's why games like Goldeneye, Tekken, Halo 1, Smash Bros and many others became such massive massive hits. All four of those games would have been worthless without local multiplayer.

Many people discovered those games at a random party at their friends place. Many of them including I weren't even gamers at the time. But when they saw how much fun it was, they bought the n64 and goldeneye as well.

"Consoles are about fun with your friends next to you, not being on your own."

Now with hdtvs everywhere, if 2K makes this game splitscreen capable, it will be my and so many others dream come true.

In all honesty, back when I was in college when I had a roommate, I couldn't count up the number of games that we bought that we otherwise wouldn't have just because we could play through them together, or against each other, at the same time as we are hanging out.

And I can't count the number of games that we decided to pass on a game we were both interested in because we knew we would have to take turns playing it.

The same is true now with me and my brother. And the same is true for lots of people who have best friends that they hang out with all the time and want to play through games with together as they are hanging out.

These are situations that apply to millions of people.

This is why I am convince that splitscreen support for this game would give this game a huge boost in sales among the console gaming community.

Especially when considering the huge number of quality RTS games scheduled to come out on console within the next year and a half, none of which offer this very valuable feature.

This year, consoles are getting Halo Wars, Supreme Commander, Civ Revolution, Tiberium Wars Expansion Pack, End War, and a couple of other RTS games that I can't recall at the moment. And there's a great chance we'll get Starcraft early next year as well.

Fortunately out of all of them, this is the only strategy game that is being designed for Co-op play. So none of those other RTS games will feature splitscreen.

Co-op is a massive massive advantage to have over other games. The fact is, no body has two PS3s or two 360s in the same house, and very few people would willingly bring over their console over as well as an additional tv to play co-op with their friend while they are hanging out.

There are tons of FPSs and other games that people buy over others just because they support splitscreen co-op. Thats why more and more gaming companies are incorporating that feature into games.

Simply put, if Civ: Rev doesn't incorporate splitscreen co-op into the console version, it will be just one of over a half dozen solid RTSs that come out within the next 12 months, and won't sell that well. If it incorporates it though, it will stand heads and shoulders above the rest for this and could easily double it's sales on consoles for this one distinct advantage

Splitscreen coop would actually work a LOT better if you are able to peek at what your ally is doing too.

So it absolutely should have that, atleast based on how every mission is designed for coop play and how wide, widescreen hdtvs that people own these days are.

But I think as long as coop is included, throwing in versus would be a nice change of pace too. Technically, FPS shooters shouldn't work in splitscreen since you can always see where your enemy is. But FPSs, even tactical ones, are a lot of fun even during splitscreen versus. Same thing here, it's not ideal, but it's still lots of fun and would be a very welcome option. It would actually provide an additional challenge.

Edmund0Dantes

05-21-2008, 03:18 AM

I imiagine with 23 days left to launch the game is pretty much finalised now

Antwerpo

05-21-2008, 03:51 PM

@ wikoogle : Have you ever played a Civ game? It's a turnbased strategy game. So if you really want to play it in local multiplayer there is no way you would implement a split screen, it's just stupid because in split screen you would see what your opponent is doing. (The only way of obtaining such technology would be by researching satellite tech.). So if civ would have to be played locally and would be played like a real Civ game you would need to take turns and disappear with each turn out of the room what sounds really silly to me if you are playing a game together. I would hate friends that ask me to come over and play a game that can take up to four hours and where i'm supposed to stand half of the time in the hallway. Guess I would call up a friend that's got Mario Kart ;)

KrashKrunal

05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

It doesn't really matter. In FPS say Resistance: Fall of Man, the aim is to kill your opponent, and if your playing offline multiplayer AGAINST each other, even if you can see where they are on the screen, you STILL have difficulty finding them because the fact is that your focusing more on your screen than theres, and if you don't you have a high chance of losing. With the turn based aspect of Civ Rev slightly loser than before, it means that I'd be a lot more focused on getting my turn finished before my opponent has his turn finish.

2K Elizabeth

05-21-2008, 08:21 PM

hey guys,

we already have an active thread about split screen/hot seat going on.

i'd also like to add that it's against the rules to post the same thing in multiple threads. pick the best place to say what you want to say and keep it there -- no need to repeat, that's just spammish.

please don't duplicate this topic. keep this thread on track.

RobC

05-21-2008, 11:18 PM

I was watching the interview with Barry and he was talking about how the animators got to go wild on the fight animations, death animations, etc.

In the combat animations, do the units react to the type of terrain they are on (e.g. take cover behind trees if fighting archers in forests, charge down the slope of a mountain, ...)

KrashKrunal

05-22-2008, 06:39 AM

I'm more than sure that you can't actually enter mountain terrains, so if your surrounded by mountains... your just that, surrounded and you'll have to find another way out ;)

tippyjames

05-22-2008, 03:34 PM

can you customize civilizations, or go to edit mode and edit worlds ect. like in civ 3 and civ 4?:confused:

KrashKrunal

05-22-2008, 05:58 PM

No, there is no such feature in Civ Rev like that. No ways to customise the civs or the maps, just get it to generate a map by itself.

tippyjames

05-23-2008, 03:08 PM

okay, i know that everybody probably knows by now that I was told that in civilization revolution, there would be no possible way to edit your map or to edit your civilization...

although it is probably too late by now, try to add onto civilization rev the ability to edit civilizations and customize already made ones like you could in civilization 3 and civilization 4 on the PC. It would be awesome! And the ability for ultimate customization of civs are one of the major things that make this game unique.

at least try to have it, or have a cheat code for it or something.

Antwerpo

05-23-2008, 03:51 PM

I guess Civ already went to the plant. So no way they can change anything wich was not intented.

icejon

05-23-2008, 03:56 PM

its just becous they want us to play the game there way but i have read that sid said there where ove 1m maps who knows maybe its true;)

Santoron

05-23-2008, 09:16 PM

I guess Civ already went to the plant. So no way they can change anything wich was not intented.

Sure they can... patches are just part of doing business on consoles these days. In fact I can only think of 1 ps3 game that I own and has not received a patch. Civilization, perhaps more than any game I have ever played, benefits immensly from the ability to customize the rules and maps to fit the type of game experience you wish to have. I look forward to the experience that Firaxis wants us to have with CivRev. I only hope in time they loosen the reigns a bit and allow us to tailor our games in at least some of the ways that Civ is famous for.

Santoron

05-24-2008, 03:50 PM

What video resolutions will CivRev support on the PS3?

freak

05-30-2008, 07:57 AM

hi
was wondering when the demo for 360 is coming out

wideyedwanderer

05-31-2008, 03:05 AM

wideyedwanderer

05-31-2008, 03:52 AM

One of my favorite maps in Civ IV was the world map. You know, the one that was based off the real world. It was huge, and it had a lot of features of the real world, which was very cool. It gave me a lot of fun, epic games. I'm planning on getting the DS version, so I'd like to know: will there be a map of the real world? Especially since there's no map editor in Revolution (right?) Having that map would make me an extremely happy gamer. I know there might be some kind of randomly generated map using features based on the real world, but it just isn't the same as recognizing geographical features from the real world, such as the boot of Italy, the Black Sea, Bospherous Straight, Sea of Japan, ect. And then you think, "gee, this is where Ogodei Khan built the city of Karakorum", or, "I'm invading India in the exact same spot and at the same time and starting location when Alexander the Great invaded India." There's nothing quite like comparing yourself to actual history. If the map isn't in the game, I suppose it's too late to add it, right? Maybe you've covered this question before, but will there be downloadable content for the DS version? If so, maybe this map could be downloadable? It may sound silly, but having this map would give me many, many more hours of playability in order to recreate historical situations on a global scale (as I did in Civ IV). And it's also a fun way to teach kids (and some adults) history/geography. It would make a world of difference for me.

ATC 1982

05-31-2008, 06:18 AM

My question is about a generic question. How many times have you answered when the demo is coming out? Just wondering, cause it seems like a lot.

copiano-axe

05-31-2008, 05:41 PM

Sorry to bother, but i have 2 questions.

1) wil you be able to have an aero-view of your city like civ 3?

2)If you can only build one ICBM, how strong will it be? does it have the same affect as if you had raized the city?

FadingBeano

05-31-2008, 05:56 PM

From what I have seen the cities change dramatically in the normal game view from what is built. So I guess just zooming in close is a good aerial view?

And for number 2. What I've seen from the nuke, there can only be one, and it basically takes out all units around the area it hits and destroys the city. Unless it hits a capital then it just reduces the capital to population of 1.

That information only comes from what I've seen at screenshots, videos and forum posts.

I have a question of my own. Anyone seen any screenshots of the throne room?

RobC

05-31-2008, 07:17 PM

Is it:

1) max 1 nuke per civ at any given time, but if you use it you can build another
2) max 1 nuke per civ, and you can never build a second even if you use it
3) max 1 nuke per game, whichever civ builds it first gets the only one

Magwill

05-31-2008, 08:02 PM

dennis580

05-31-2008, 09:26 PM

There is only one Nuke PERIOD.

icejon

06-01-2008, 04:13 AM

i think elizebeth has stopped answering questions here:(

Thrallia

06-01-2008, 03:01 PM

if she has, its because people keep asking the same questions instead of reading the previous answers or looking in the info center that has the answer to their question already.(or at least...that's why I would stop answering questions...)

icejon

06-01-2008, 04:06 PM

yeah i jnd ust watch other ppl ask questions now since i can always find waht iam looking for...

2K Elizabeth

06-01-2008, 11:59 PM

i think elizebeth has stopped answering questions here:(

i'm still here -- you guys do a good job answering the new questions, or pointing people to already answered stuff!

i'm slowing trying to create a more complete FAQ -- if an enterprising member wants to help me out with that, PM me what you've got and maybe i can thank you with some Civ swag.

The Gamer Man 2

06-02-2008, 02:30 PM

The Gamer Man 2

06-02-2008, 02:39 PM

I have a question of my own. Anyone seen any screenshots of the throne room?

hi, yes i have seen screenshots and trailers of the throne room
it looks like a giant palace hall and it has stored in it all of your gifts for proceeding through the game; from Jugglers and Magicians to Dancing bears lol.
it does look pretty cool.
when you were talking bout nukes, did you mean you can only fire 1 or you can only hav 1 place where the nukes are?

hope i hav answered your throne room question

The Gamer Man 2

06-02-2008, 02:50 PM

2K Elizabeth

06-02-2008, 03:05 PM

i couldn't believe it when i went onto the site that i had pr-ordered this amazing game from to find that it had gone from the 6/6/08 to the 13/6/08 :( . can anybody tell me why that is :confused: , and if it is likely to happen again :mad:

and just out of interest can you be Britain/England in Civilization Revolution ( as this will be my first Civ) and if not why not we used to have an empire that owned 1/4 of the world lol, just wondering :D

i have loads more questions so if there is somebody out there who knows all the answers please contact me with a message to my profile
thnkz!

the date change happened because often times at the end of a game's development, approvals, production, shipping, and all those other logistical pieces shift slightly. i do not believe this date will change again!

as for England -- yes, you can play as the British under Queen Elizabeth!

2K Elizabeth

06-02-2008, 03:06 PM

i have a few questions for you 'Jason2k' if you don't mind answering them

1) Do you know if you can play as Britain or England?
2) Can you only fire off 1 nuke per whole game or per turn ect....?
3) do you know why it has been delayed by atleast a week (from the place i have pr-ordered it from)?

hope to hear from you soon
thnkz

i can answer these guys for you:

1. yes, you can play as England
2. there is only 1 nuke. the first person who builds the manhattan project gets it, and they can only first 1 in the game.
3. i answered this along with England one post up!

icejon

06-02-2008, 04:21 PM

can you answer my question eliz?
i know this has come way often then you think but when do you think the demo will be released? not give us soon just when you think

Joneleth

06-02-2008, 05:09 PM

can you answer my question eliz?
i know this has come way often then you think but when do you think the demo will be released? not give us soon just when you think

I'm sure that the second Elizabeth knows a definite release date for the demo, she'll tell us.

Just remember that they're aiming to release the demo before the European release of the game. The European release is June 13th. Today is June 2nd. So it's getting very, very close. :)

2K Elizabeth

06-02-2008, 05:16 PM

can you answer my question eliz?
i know this has come way often then you think but when do you think the demo will be released? not give us soon just when you think

i'll give you a definite demo date soon. i want to make sure everything is 100% certain so i don't disappoint anyone!

FadingBeano

06-02-2008, 06:13 PM

If the game is released June 13 in Europe, then my guess is the demo will be out on June 12th then. :eek:

LOL

how sad we all would be. :rolleyes:

Bantams

06-03-2008, 08:13 AM

Is There a One City Challenge Option?

oh the new video on xbox live looks great btw :)

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 09:49 AM

i'm glad to hear that the game shouldn't be delayed anymore, i thought it would be shipping and all that i was just making sure that there weren't any problems with the game that would delay it for month's like haze.

i just hav a few more questions:

1) is there gonna be any difference between the downloadable stuff and the online play whether you have xbox live or PS Netwprk?
2) will it take for ever to complete as i hear that the computer versions took forever to complete, so can this game be completed in say less than like 20 hours? :eek:

Thnkz again for answering my previous questions and im glad top hear that you can be the mighty Brit's lol :)

FadingBeano

06-03-2008, 10:02 AM

Games will be 3 hours on average

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 10:06 AM

i was just wondering, having watched what i think is the official trailer it say's play against history's greatest rulers and tyrant's does that meen that real historical events happen such as world war 1 and 2 ect ( as long as the balance of civ's and the main players in those wars aint been conquered) and you have to choose sides or not, cus that would be pretty cool lol, you choose the outcome of a world war lol.

i was just wondering lol :D

Edmund0Dantes

06-03-2008, 10:07 AM

dont think so it mean people, like good queen bess, alexander the great etc. There were scenerios in CIVIV four th pc, don't think they're in this.

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 10:14 AM

k mate thank's

i suppose you could always create your own world wars, aslong as you are allied with loads of countries and your oppsition are allied with loads of countries you attack them and everybody elsse jumps in....... or is like in other stratagy games where you have treaties with people but they don't actually come and help you out or anything??

so can you make treaties and stuff ( sorry i must sound like a noo, but that is cus i am lmao)

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 10:35 AM

also i'm just wondering do your leaders change over time?

i mean surely it is pretty unrealistic if alexander the great is your leader for like 3000 years lol.
in the same way that it is unrealistic that abraham lincon is the leader in america in like 3000b.c we hadn't even found america in 3000 b.c!! lol

but i suppose it would be well complicated to change dictators ect every like 50 years max, but more realistic.

if any of you know sid miers personally give him all my ideas lmao

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 12:24 PM

there are scenarios in CivRev, but we have not been given any information about them by 2K.

Each civilization has a single ruler, who is essentially immortal, because they never die unless you kill off their civilization.

And you could create your own world wars by asking various civilizations to declare war on each other, but you won't be able to get 'loads' of countries to do this, as there's 5 civilizations in each game.

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 01:13 PM

there are scenarios in CivRev, but we have not been given any information about them by 2K.

And you could create your own world wars by asking various civilizations to declare war on each other, but you won't be able to get 'loads' of countries to do this, as there's 5 civilizations in each game.

When you say there are scenarios couold it be like real historical events?

Also im confussed, you said there are only 5 civ's in each game i thought there were 16 civ's in each game as there are 16 different civilizations surely they are all in the world at the same time? :confused: :confused:

thnkz for answering my questions

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 01:30 PM

I don't know what the scenarios are, usually they are historically accurate(to some degree) recreations of history, but not always. We won't know anything about them for sure, other than that they exist, until Jason or Elizabeth tells us more

As for the civilizations, there are 16 of them, but only 5 of them will be present in any game at any time.

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 01:45 PM

oh, i didn't realise that only 5 play at any 1 time. that is a little annoying i thought that everybody wos always in lol.
so whoever you choose the other 4 are chosen to make the 'world' balanced if you will

do Jason and Elizabeth work on Civilization Revolution or are they jus like well informed???

Also are you restricted to earth map layout, for example if you are britain or Japan you are stook on a small island, or does it jus randomly generate maps or is it a little of both??

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 01:56 PM

from what I recall, it is entirely randomly generated maps in the retail box.

I agree that I would like more than 5 civs at a time, but from what we've heard, in order for it to be a 2-3(or 3-6) hour game, many more civs than that would not be plausible...plus the size of the map makes it so that more than a 5-7 civs would be too crowded.

Jason and Elizabeth both work at 2K, Jason is the producer for CivRev, and Elizabeth also works on it and is the community manager for CivRev.

I'm also not sure if you choose who you are against, or if they are random also.

FadingBeano

06-03-2008, 02:02 PM

The AI civ's you play against is random. In the single player podcast they were talking about the number of civs in a game. By having a game of 5 Civilizations it is easier to keep track of and they found it was easier to relate a personality to each one for that one game/round. If there are more than 4 AI's, the devs believe people loose track of what the other civilizations are up to and this lessens the immersion.

I agree with this as I don't think I could keep up with more then 4 AI's in this faster version of Civilization. And trying to keep track of more then 4 is not fun for me and they try to remove everything that isn't fun.

This is why I believe they are making CivRev JUST for me!

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 02:09 PM

The game appears a little random lol and even though the thought's i had as to what the game would be lik have changed ( if im honest become worse) i still can't wait to get the game lol.

i am jus gutted that it has been delayed by a week i wos all set to play it this friday as all of my exams will hav finished ( nearly) and i wos lukin forward to killing a few civ's of but now it aint coming out til the friday after lol :( . still oh well

i think i have seen a trailer actually that featured a producer of the game and he wos called Jason lol.

thnkz for all your help 'thrallia'

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 02:11 PM

no problem, if you are getting it on the 360, I look forward to possibly playing against you at some point online :)

The Gamer Man 2

06-03-2008, 02:16 PM

no problem, if you are getting it on the 360, I look forward to possibly playing against you at some point online :)

sadly im afraid im a PS3 man myself (they are just better lol)
i'm sure you would kill me anyway.

why aint you got a PS3 they are pretty cheap now?

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 03:10 PM

because the only two PS3 games I'm interested in right now are Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank. They do not equal $400 worth of hardware for me. Plus, I am not interested in buying a PS3 that will not play any of my great PS2 RPGs. If I get a PS3, it needs to play PS2 games also, because I want to get rid of my PS2(it is dying very slowly...takes 5 minutes to boot up a disc now)

Magwill

06-03-2008, 03:14 PM

Thrallia

06-03-2008, 03:19 PM

the only place I've seen used 60GB ones are on eBay, and they are still selling for more than I can afford at the moment.

I'll buy one some day, when they are less expensive or I have more spendable cash and when there are enough PS3 exclusive games I'm interested in to be worth it.

FadingBeano

06-03-2008, 03:30 PM

Its all good Thrallia, you don't need to explain yourself. I am in no way going to buy a PS3. I'll play ye on the xbox360.

Schuesseled

06-03-2008, 09:53 PM

I on the other hand, will play on the PS3 being a PS3 man myself, add me if you want to play a civ rev game sometime, ID: Schuesseled

2K Elizabeth

06-03-2008, 10:05 PM

i'll be setting up my PSN tag tomorrow so i can post it here for demo time -- there will be a lot of late nights in the office for me so i can play some of you!

Sigmakan

06-04-2008, 12:37 AM

Bwahahaha excellent!

Take it easy on us, ok? haha

Thrallia

06-04-2008, 02:23 AM

I'm still waiting for you to accept my friend request on XBL, Elizabeth :p

The Gamer Man 2

06-04-2008, 05:25 AM

I on the other hand, will play on the PS3 being a PS3 man myself, add me if you want to play a civ rev game sometime, ID: Schuesseled

i will enjoy trying to beat you on the PS network, so i'll add you wen i get the game lol

The Gamer Man 2

06-04-2008, 05:26 AM

i'll be setting up my PSN tag tomorrow so i can post it here for demo time -- there will be a lot of late nights in the office for me so i can play some of you!

It will be pretty good fun trying to beat somebody who sort of helped build the game or atleast know's people who made it.

what is your PSN ID?

Joneleth

06-04-2008, 10:06 AM

what is your PSN ID?

In American it's still early in the morning on Wednesday. Give her a few more hours to make one. :p

2K Elizabeth

06-04-2008, 01:17 PM

In American it's still early in the morning on Wednesday. Give her a few more hours to make one. :p

360: Elizabeth2K
PSN: Elizabeth2K

easy to remember!

Sigmakan

06-04-2008, 01:27 PM

For Elizabeth's trait Naval Support, what exactly does that mean?

2K Elizabeth

06-04-2008, 01:44 PM

For Elizabeth's trait Naval Support, what exactly does that mean?

When you put a naval unit next to the unit/city you're attacking with a ground based unit, they provide naval support, giving you an attack bonus. Elizabeth gets two times that bonus.

The Gamer Man 2

06-04-2008, 01:45 PM

Joneleth

06-04-2008, 01:51 PM

Who Closed my thread!!!!
Why was my thread closed!!!!!

i understand that there was one rather similar above but that has over 200 replies and if you only have one question it can take forever to go through all of the replies to find the answer for your questions

So i thought it would be a good idea to make a fresh 1!

:mad:

I would bet that it was to help keep clutter off of the forums. If everyone started making a separate thread to get their questions answered, it would be even more difficult for people to find those answers. It's easier reading through a few pages in a single thread then it is to read multiple threads with just one page that are scattered all over the forum. This one gets bumped up pretty often so it's easy for new (and old) players to see. :)

2K Elizabeth

06-04-2008, 01:52 PM

Bulldog_PS3

06-04-2008, 02:00 PM

Is it true that the PS3 version will ship on DVD? And if so, why should we be expected to shell out $60 current gen price for an archaic last gen delivery medium??

The Gamer Man 2

06-04-2008, 02:01 PM

ok im sorry.
it was just that it was my first thread and it got closed lmao

i understand though, i mean i have put most of my questions here as you well know, having answered a few of them yourself

sorry
:D

2K Elizabeth

06-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Is it true that the PS3 version will ship on DVD. And if so, why should we be expected to shell out $60 current gen price for an archaic last gen delivery medium??

yes, the game is on DVD. we didn't need bluray, it fit on a DVD. and you're buying the game, really, not just a disc! :p

Joneleth

06-04-2008, 02:05 PM

Is it true that the PS3 version will ship on DVD. And if so, why should we be expected to shell out $60 current gen price for an archaic last gen delivery medium??

All next-gen games cost the same amount, and I'm pretty sure media format doesn't play a factor. It's probably due to the increased development costs to produce more complex games that plays a major role.

Bulldog_PS3

06-04-2008, 02:07 PM

yes, the game is on DVD. we didn't need bluray, it fit on a DVD. and you're buying the game, really, not just a disc! :p

lol... yes I am buying the game... But it be the only PS3 title I have that's not on blu ray.

FadingBeano

06-04-2008, 02:27 PM

Is it true that the PS3 version will ship on DVD? And if so, why should we be expected to shell out $60 current gen price for an archaic last gen delivery medium??

I imagine the disk and packaging costs them very little. Like all new games, you are paying for R&D.

Quezcotl

06-04-2008, 04:58 PM

yes, the game is on DVD. we didn't need bluray, it fit on a DVD. and you're buying the game, really, not just a disc! :p

How big is the game?
How many gb's?

Would be fun to know how much space you have over.
Cause civ4 ended up at something like 1.7 gb.

Thrallia

06-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Is it true that the PS3 version will ship on DVD? And if so, why should we be expected to shell out $60 current gen price for an archaic last gen delivery medium??

lol archaic lol you do realize that probably none of those PS3 games you've played really needed Blu-Ray Discs to fit on, right? The only game in production, that I'm aware of, that actually needs a Blu-Ray Disc is MGS4.

IceCube

06-04-2008, 07:00 PM

i would like to ask elisabeth why she likes japan what is so great about them?
and second wich dificulty level is the best to play online ?
cause in civ 4 most of the games are on noble level .

2K Elizabeth

06-04-2008, 07:05 PM

i would like to ask elisabeth why she likes japan what is so great about them?
and second wich dificulty level is the best to play online ?
cause in civ 4 most of the games are on noble level .

i personally like japan the best because i enjoy growth on sea tiles, which is a great perk at the beginning, and the samurai bonus! also the japanese are neat.

i think the best difficulty is really depending on player. :-)

Schuesseled

06-04-2008, 10:59 PM

yes, the game is on DVD. we didn't need bluray, it fit on a DVD. and you're buying the game, really, not just a disc! :p

well i want a discount :p

Joneleth

06-04-2008, 11:31 PM

well i want a discount :p

I'm pretty sure the game will be well worth your money. ;)

wideyedwanderer

06-05-2008, 01:07 AM

My questions seem to have been completely ignored.

Joneleth

06-05-2008, 01:14 AM

What size game cart will the DS version be using? I may be wrong, but I would think the 2 gig game cart would be the best choice for a game like Civ. If it isn't using a 2 gig, can you please explain why? I understand that 2 gig carts are expensive, which is why so few companies use them. But I would think the extra space would provide the developers to do much more, especially for a game as huge and of such high quality as the Civilization series is known for.

I don't know the answer to this, but maybe tomorrow Elizabeth can shed some light on this for you.

Just remember that the DS version plays exactly the same as the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, so cart size really doesn't make a huge difference. They obviously fit everything they needed to on the DS cart. :)

Thrallia

06-05-2008, 01:34 AM

yes, the DS version is identical except for graphics, so I don't think it matters what cartridge size was used.

2K Elizabeth

06-05-2008, 01:37 AM

My questions seem to have been completely ignored.

i'm sorry, i don't mean to ignore them. sometimes i don't get in here for a while and might miss some. i'll try and go back and look.

2K Elizabeth

06-05-2008, 01:38 AM

I don't know the answer to this, but maybe tomorrow Elizabeth can shed some light on this for you.

Just remember that the DS version plays exactly the same as the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, so cart size really doesn't make a huge difference. They obviously fit everything they needed to on the DS cart. :)

we are using the largest DS cart available -- i forget the exact size, but i do know in our platform podcast we discuss it more in detail.

the game is exactly the same, but for sounds and graphics. graphics are 2D now, and there are fewer sounds, and the sounds are of course well optimized. we trimmed this stuff down so the game mechanics, scenarios, and save games could be maximized!

but yes, the DS is identical to 360 and PS3 gameplay-wise.

Bantams

06-05-2008, 02:55 AM

so is there a One City Challenge option or what?

Schuesseled

06-05-2008, 06:58 AM

:rolleyes: no customisable options other than difficulty.

bigden

06-05-2008, 07:21 AM

:rolleyes: no customisable options other than difficulty.
There are a boat-load of scenarios which set up different playable situations (like raging barbarians, modern starts, all tech unlocked, etc.)

ak416

06-05-2008, 08:14 AM

I have a few questions; forgive me if they have been asked before.

1. Mouse & Keyboard support - Will there be mouse and keyboard support on the PlayStation 3 version of the game?

2. Resolution - I saw in a thread earlier that this game will support everything from 480i to 1080p. What is the native resolution of this game? Will 1080p be upscaled, or is it true HD. Any information on the frame rate?

Thank you for any response i may get :)

icejon

06-05-2008, 08:30 AM

sry but you cant use your mouse/keyboard =I

DeadFish

06-05-2008, 11:22 AM

Is there a save in the full version? I don't see it in a demo.

icejon

06-05-2008, 11:50 AM

yeah it should be 10 slot for xbox and unlimited for ps3

fortunzfavor

06-05-2008, 07:37 PM

I would bet that it was to help keep clutter off of the forums. If everyone started making a separate thread to get their questions answered, it would be even more difficult for people to find those answers. It's easier reading through a few pages in a single thread then it is to read multiple threads with just one page that are scattered all over the forum. This one gets bumped up pretty often so it's easy for new (and old) players to see. :)

25 pages is actually pretty rough to read through to find an answer. I bet if she asked, there'd be a user here who would mine this thread and organize all the questions and answers into a single post, which Elizabeth could then copy to the first post in this thread (making it look a little more like the official FAQ thread), and that would make it a lot more useful to newcomers.

2K Elizabeth

06-05-2008, 07:38 PM

Is there a save in the full version? I don't see it in a demo.

you can save single player in the full version. you can never save multiplayer or game of the week.

jokerthesplicer

06-06-2008, 07:38 AM

is the singleplayer campaign in the game an important factor or is it just treated like a tutorial mode for those who are about to play multiplayer, kinda like battlefield games?

bigden

06-06-2008, 10:23 AM

I consider single-player to be the deeper alternative to multi-player, but that's just me. I like the empire building aspect of the Civ games, while my neighbor in the next office is a hard-core multi-player gamer.

Single-player allows you a bit more flexibility to play the emperor, to really get into the nitty-gritty of the game, and then save it to play later if you choose.

But again, that's just me. To each their own. :)

Magwill

06-06-2008, 04:08 PM

Got two questions here:

1. What are the ways of upgrading a unit? There was a wonder for this but is there any other possibility?

2. What are the exact tile properties that give research/gold? What tiles are good to place a city where you want to produce lots of research/gold?

EDIT:

Actually one more.

3. What are the exact properties of a spy? If you have a spy in your city and another spy tries to go into your city, what happens? And is there a difference between Defending and just being idle? Also, is another spy the only way to discover enemy spies?