Civilization 6

sirboby · 09-07-2016 7:13pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

I recall reading in a write-up on some website that there will be a "military engineer" or some such unit in the midgame whose purpose is to build player-specific roads.

Yea i remember reading that later in the game you will be able to build roads more specifically, but im not sure if it was by a military unit. early game they will only be made by traders (as far as i know

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BlitzKrieg · 09-07-2016 9:34pm

TheChrisD wrote: »

I recall reading in a write-up on some website that there will be a "military engineer" or some such unit in the midgame whose purpose is to build player-specific roads.

that is correct.

Cool.

Trade also works very similarly to Civ 5, where automated caravans travel back and forth between cities of your choosing and provide both ends with resource bonuses. There’s one major difference: trade caravans are, at least during these early turns, the only way to build roads between cities. “We thought that was a good way to go for the early game, because historically roads were built along trade routes,” says Beach. It also contributes to his larger goal of reducing tile-by-tile micromanagement, while dramatically increasing the role of both domestic and international trade until you research military engineers in the mid-game and can build your own roads.

source: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/05/25/civilization-6s-new-game-changer-features

Nathan G · 10-07-2016 4:26pm

I hope they learn from civ beyond earth. also the military engineer offering the ability to build player specific roads is a great addition.

Doodleking · 16-07-2016 12:35pm

Is Civilization 6 Theme song really written by a Grammy- winning composer?

Generic Dreadhead · 19-07-2016 11:43am

The_Valeyard · 03-08-2016 7:52pm

Confirmed.

Sean Bean is voicing research, movements, etc., for the game.

http://www.pcgamer.com/sean-bean-civ-6/

Gbear · 03-08-2016 8:15pm

Quill18 has made a series of videos with a preview build of the game released:

Gbear · 03-08-2016 9:00pm

Another video going into the Culture tree.

I hadn't really put much thought into the changes but the idea of a more fully fledged culture tree to run in parallel to the tech tree seems obvious in hindsight, and is a huge deal.

Generally speaking, all this interaction looks fantastic.

I was a bit worried about the direction Firaxis were heading with cheap cash-grab rubbish like Starships and not Alpha Centauri, but it looks from the outside at least that they're innovating and putting every bit of effort you'd expect into this.

I've been forcing myself not to install Civ5 again but it'll be worth it when I get to approach Civ 6 fresh in October.

The_Valeyard · 03-08-2016 9:47pm

Suppose this means Sean Bean cant die.

J Mysterio · 04-08-2016 1:15am

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Suppose this means Sean Bean cant die.

JD1763 · 28-09-2016 6:56pm

Apparently embargo on twitch and youtube lifts tomorrow - Quill18 will be streaming from 10:00am EDT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qMG4hHSDD4

Kiith · 30-09-2016 10:04pm

TB had a go and gives his impressions. Sounds great, and is more complex thatn previous games, which i was worried wasn't going to be the case.

30-09-2016 10:15pm

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Confirmed.

Sean Bean is voicing research, movements, etc., for the game.

http://www.pcgamer.com/sean-bean-civ-6/

This will not make me buy it. Is this maybe customisable with the voices?

The_Valeyard · 02-10-2016 11:17pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

This will not make me buy it. Is this maybe customisable with the voices?

Not that I'm aware.

BlitzKrieg · 03-10-2016 1:34am

Deleted User wrote: »

This will not make me buy it. Is this maybe customisable with the voices?

The last 2 civ games were fully mod supported via steam workshop so I imagine there will be a very quick mod out to turn off the narrator

for example some people in Civ 5 didnt like the new narrator so replaced him with the narrator from Civ 4 (leonard Nimoy) in a mod as can be seen here:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121611292&searchtext=leonard+nimoy

I imagine something similar will be along with Civ 6.

The_Valeyard · 03-10-2016 1:47am

BlitzKrieg wrote: »

The last 2 civ games were fully mod supported via steam workshop so I imagine there will be a very quick mod out to turn off the narrator

for example some people in Civ 5 didnt like the new narrator so replaced him with the narrator from Civ 4 (leonard Nimoy) in a mod as can be seen here:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121611292&searchtext=leonard+nimoy

I imagine something similar will be along with Civ 6.

Nimoy was class

07-10-2016 7:58pm

Unfortunately I don't have the time to spend on this or the machine to do it justice so I will give it a pass for a while.

How times change... I took a day off for the last civilization launch and I was one of the first in the world to get beyond the sword.

TheDoc · 14-10-2016 2:18pm

Shiminay wrote: »

I think it's a testament to Civ V when you see the bigger YouTube strategy people like Quill18 still playing that and doing almost nothing beyond what I'm sure was promotional partnership content for Beyond Earth. It's my highest played/most hours game on Steam for a reason

I've never played a Civ game.

IS V something I should probably look at(considering its probably cheaper and bundled in upcoming sales) or is the latest installment maybe a better shout?

Stupid Warcraft expansion taking up all my time, but I'm starting to get a hankering to go back to my routes to strategic single player games.

RoyalMarine · 14-10-2016 2:40pm

TheDoc wrote: »

I've never played a Civ game.

IS V something I should probably look at(considering its probably cheaper and bundled in upcoming sales) or is the latest installment maybe a better shout?

Stupid Warcraft expansion taking up all my time, but I'm starting to get a hankering to go back to my routes to strategic single player games.

Civ 3 was the best IMO. Then 5. Skip 4... beyond earth wasn't bad, but for a alpha centauri reboot, it sucked gandhi's balls.

Goodshape · 14-10-2016 6:29pm

TheDoc wrote: »

I've never played a Civ game.

IS V something I should probably look at(considering its probably cheaper and bundled in upcoming sales) or is the latest installment maybe a better shout?

It looks like Civ6 is worth waiting for, unless the price difference between it and Civ5+expansions makes a significant difference to you.

Early reviews and reports are suggestion 6 is the better game, and there'd be little point in having both.

14-10-2016 8:42pm

RoyalMarine wrote: »

Civ 3 was the best IMO. Then 5. Skip 4... beyond earth wasn't bad, but for a alpha centauri reboot, it sucked gandhi's balls.

Civ 2, the Culture advisor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVz_eDUTjAI

J Mysterio · 16-10-2016 4:33am

Just pre-ordered this on Steam.

The_Valeyard · 16-10-2016 4:49am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Civ 2, the Culture advisor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVz_eDUTjAI

Bring back the city council advisors!!!!

Zillah · 16-10-2016 3:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Civ 2, the Culture advisor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVz_eDUTjAI

oh
my
god

TheDoc · 17-10-2016 10:58am

Goodshape wrote: »

It looks like Civ6 is worth waiting for, unless the price difference between it and Civ5+expansions makes a significant difference to you.

Early reviews and reports are suggestion 6 is the better game, and there'd be little point in having both.

I guess I just figure that Civ 5 and expansions will get a good discount in the winter sale, but I might actually hold off for this version.

I like the visual style and there seems to be some significant changes. It's a game I've always wanted to get into, so might be better getting into the latest version when everyone else is playing it

J Mysterio · 17-10-2016 6:08pm

Im just pissed this is out the same day as Battlefield 1. This gets priority for me though. Have both on preorder

Falthyron · 17-10-2016 9:16pm

Just received my key from GreenManGaming, including the Aztec Civilization pack.

Pre-loaded and my body is ready for Thursday at midnight.

Generic Dreadhead · 18-10-2016 11:50am

I'm eyeing up getting this on Amazon digitally (the deluxe edition) as it is considerably cheaper

£60 on Amazon (which is like €67)... on Steam its €79.99

Does anyone have any feedback on getting digital games from Amazon? Do the email the key at exactly midnight?

Will this game have any pre-loading?

I need some advice. I normally get my PC games as discs but dont want to wait this time

EDIT: Actually, just read Falthyron post.... might use that site instead.... are they very reliable and above board?

TheDoc · 18-10-2016 12:53pm

When does this come out, dont think I get paid until next week

J Mysterio · 18-10-2016 1:05pm

TheDoc wrote: »

When does this come out, dont think I get paid until next week

21st

Falthyron · 18-10-2016 3:15pm

Cormac... wrote: »

EDIT: Actually, just read Falthyron post.... might use that site instead.... are they very reliable and above board?

Quite possibly one of the most reliable and safe key-selling sites out there. I have used them for years and never had an issue.

Gbear · 18-10-2016 4:48pm

I know I'm everything that's wrong with gaming, but I hard a hard day.

I pre-ordered.

The digital deluxe edition.:o

I don't want to have to wait on Friday after work.

It'll be straight into my underpants and then ensconcing myself in front of the computer until 6 am Monday morning.

Dave_The_Sheep · 18-10-2016 5:04pm

In my infinite wisdom, I (a month ago, well after I knew Civ 6 was coming out this weekend) scheduled a Scout camp for the entire weekend that I have to go on.

Dave, you f*cking tool, you've surpassed yourself this time.

Goodshape · 18-10-2016 7:40pm

Cormac... wrote: »

EDIT: Actually, just read Falthyron post.... might use that site instead.... are they very reliable and above board?

Haven't used GreenManGaming myself but it's a couple euro cheaper (€62.09 for the "Digital Deluxe" version) on CDKeys, and I've used them plenty - http://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-6-digital-deluxe-pc-steam-cd-key

What you're purchasing is a Steam product key, which you paste into Steam and download the game as normal from there.

TheDoc wrote: »

When does this come out, dont think I get paid until next week

It's out on Friday.

Generic Dreadhead · 19-10-2016 11:25am

Can I just get some more info from you guys about how unreleased DLC Works on these Key Selling sites?

Is it like a "Season Pass" where you get key for core game, key for pre-order DLC and key for Season Pass which covers 4 downloads and is linked to your steam account right from the off?

JD1763 · 19-10-2016 12:17pm

Games I've purchased in the past have provided a key for the main game and then a second key for season pass DLC. You can usually see the DLC once activated as 'added' in your steam library under the main game but obviously no install option until it is actually released.

I've used Kinguin and G2A in the past with no issues but now only use Greenman.

TheDoc · 19-10-2016 1:52pm

Might go with greenman myself for this, only want the base game, not interested in the Deluxe at this point

Generic Dreadhead · 19-10-2016 2:07pm

I ordered it there off Green man, was showing as €64 for deluxe, when I went to checkout it was €59.99.

Happy days!

TheChrisD · 19-10-2016 4:19pm

Cormac... wrote: »

Can I just get some more info from you guys about how unreleased DLC Works on these Key Selling sites?

Depends on the game. For Fallout 4, base game and season pass were two separate keys. For Civ, digital deluxe is all one key, while the Aztecs are separate.

Cormac... wrote: »

I ordered it there off Green man, was showing as €64 for deluxe, when I went to checkout it was €59.99.

Happy days!

Same here - even more of a saving compared to Amazon's approximate €67!

Generic Dreadhead · 19-10-2016 4:53pm

Back of the net!

TheDoc · 20-10-2016 8:56am

Totally forgot that BF1 was out this week too, so had to pick one and went with Bf1

Went with Green Man gaming, any ideas how long they take with their keys?

Will probs grab Civ next week when I get paid

Zillah · 20-10-2016 2:21pm

TheDoc wrote: »

Went with Green Man gaming, any ideas how long they take with their keys?

I got mine immediately.

ShaneU · 20-10-2016 3:54pm

€40.09 using code promopro1609 at gamesdeal

http://www.gamesdeal.com/civilization-6-pc.html

BabyE · 20-10-2016 3:58pm

Do you need an outrageous laptop to play this on? How has the game improved since 3

ShaneU · 20-10-2016 5:55pm

93 from PC Gamer http://www.pcgamer.com/civilization-6-review/

Gbear · 20-10-2016 6:35pm

Livestream here:

wandatowell · 20-10-2016 6:59pm

Never played a civilization game before.

Worth a gamble??

The_Valeyard · 20-10-2016 7:07pm

The box for the collectors edition, really brought me back to my childhood days when games came in the big old cardboard boxes

Balmed Out · 20-10-2016 9:35pm

How easy is it to get a refund with steam these days? My laptops GeForce GT 635M graphics card doesnt look up to scratch and they haven't released a demo.
I know the policy is within 14 days with less then 2 hours played but in practice?

J Mysterio · 20-10-2016 10:37pm

wandatowell wrote: »

Never played a civilization game before.

Worth a gamble??

Its not a gamble, its one of the best franchises of all time. If you like strategy games, this is for you.

One more turn.

Civilization 6

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