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Topic: Is Civilization V worth getting?

Mangler_SC Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector Posts: 62,003 Registered: Dec 2, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,052 User ID: 863,702	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I have III and IV, but have heard very mixed things about V. What say you? -----signature----- . Mangler had an accident on the way home from the liquor store. He was run off the road and crashed into a woman's clinic. It was one giant Pabst smear. -Bou_Te . Soylent CLiKK -- It's PEEEEEOPLEEE
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RRwho37_2000 Title: I play too much WoW. Posts: 19,647 Registered: Dec 6, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 23,674 User ID: 745,919	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	It's okay. There are bugs that need to be worked out. The game gets REALLY REALLY bogged down with a lot of units/city-states/countries on the map. Even running on a good machine it will eventually bog down the further into a game you get. -----signature----- My only 300+thread http://vnboards.ign.com/acf/b5258/86357222/p1/?412 http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/spinebreaker/kokamayo/ http://us.battle.net/wow/en/character/spinebreaker/supremebeef/
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Mangler_SC Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector Posts: 62,003 Registered: Dec 2, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,052 User ID: 863,702	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	RRwho37_2000 posted: It's okay. There are bugs that need to be worked out. The game gets REALLY REALLY bogged down with a lot of units/city-states/countries on the map. Even running on a good machine it will eventually bog down the further into a game you get. Doesn't sound like a resounding vote of confidence... -----signature----- . Mangler had an accident on the way home from the liquor store. He was run off the road and crashed into a woman's clinic. It was one giant Pabst smear. -Bou_Te . Soylent CLiKK -- It's PEEEEEOPLEEE
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-Kruugar- Posts: 9,128 Registered: Mar 4, '05 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 8,778 User ID: 1,033,113	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	RRwho37_2000 posted: It's okay. There are bugs that need to be worked out. The game gets REALLY REALLY bogged down with a lot of units/city-states/countries on the map. Even running on a good machine it will eventually bog down the further into a game you get. I really enjoy Civ V. The war strategy and tile setup is superior to Civ IV. Civ IV is a better traditional Civ experience with more depth (religions, corporations with the exp's) Civ V has the hex tiles and only one unit per tile which leads to more strategy in warfare other than just send a mass in a single tile and kill everything. I haven't played either game in awhile, been playing RPG's mostly, but the AI wasn't very good at the new strategic warfare in Civ V. I never experienced them putting their archers behind their troops consistently to get the siege advantage in an assault. Is is a good and fun game? Yes. -----signature----- Ideology is not reality. To make good policy, one must consider all ideologies and decide which best solves the reality of the situation. Ideology is afterall, JUST AN IDEA.
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Sith_Mauler Posts: 24,642 Registered: Dec 21, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 24,438 User ID: 750,977	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I like it, it takes away the need to have armies into the hundreds/thousands of units to start and maintain an invasion of a country. or keep massive armies defending key cities/choke points. it slows down some in endgame. the fix for that destroy some nations before you get to endgame:) -----signature----- Well I ain't first class But I ain't white trash I'm wild and a little crazy too I have seen a lot of things in my life time. That is why I walk the line I walk.
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Banelord_FF Title: Cunstrukshen Werker Posts: 13,090 Registered: Jan 3, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 12,887 User ID: 590,745	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I never had a problem with it bogging down. I thought it was a fun game to play, different from Civ 4, but still fun. -----signature----- The World is not dangerous because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything.
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-Mithan- Title: VNBoard Admin Posts: 1,000,060,379 Registered: Mar 1, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 56,880 User ID: 13,156	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Had a good time with it actually. It is probably the most complete Civ yet. -----signature----- I survived to the end and got nothing out of it, but hey.
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Axispipe Title: Destroyer of Worlds Posts: 12,181 Registered: Feb 9, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 11,851 User ID: 643,095	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	don't want. -----signature----- MINECRAFT>TF2>AC> DAOC > EVE >HelloKitty>Wow http://www.oldtimersguild.com
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OG_Loki Title: Pelvic Thrust Posts: 45,588 Registered: Jan 26, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 44,711 User ID: 632,990	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	No stacks of death in Civ V, which is a good thing. -----signature----- http://unfatmyass.blogspot.com/
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Chogram Posts: 24,460 Registered: Aug 23, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 24,114 User ID: 338,955	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I had a good time with it. It's only real issue at this point is that the AI isn't very good at war. -----signature----- (none)
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OG_Loki Title: Pelvic Thrust Posts: 45,588 Registered: Jan 26, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 44,711 User ID: 632,990	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Also multiplayer sucks, nobody will play you and if you join a game online it is usually a complete disaster. -----signature----- http://unfatmyass.blogspot.com/
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Mangler_SC Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector Posts: 62,003 Registered: Dec 2, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,052 User ID: 863,702	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	More perspectives. Thanks everyone! -----signature----- . Mangler had an accident on the way home from the liquor store. He was run off the road and crashed into a woman's clinic. It was one giant Pabst smear. -Bou_Te . Soylent CLiKK -- It's PEEEEEOPLEEE
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Ah-Schoo Title: Fuzzy Caterpillar of Friendliness Posts: 71,317 Registered: Aug 11, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 68,974 User ID: 39,247	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I think I'll play some Civ V now. -----signature----- . Opinion = fact. Anecdote = proof. Political label more important than either of those. Welcome to ACF, where debate goes to die. . "fascist totalitarian secular progressive Zionist intellectually challenged Christian puppets." - Aerlinthina
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Sith_Mauler Posts: 24,642 Registered: Dec 21, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 24,438 User ID: 750,977	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Chogram posted: I had a good time with it. It's only real issue at this point is that the AI isn't very good at war. yeah I didnt care for the combat ai and if you increase the difficulty all that does is allows the cpu nations to build their units faster and they become more aggressive. they dont become any more crafty in their tactics just build more and faster. I want to see attacks with multiple "army cores" invading taking advantage of the terrain, also it seems like they avoid naval combat unless you play a island map and it forces the ai to use a navy. I dont know how many times a enemy decides to park a archer or cannon unit in open plains right next to a hill or mtn(negating any terrain bonuses)instead of on top it, or occupy forts after they capture them. -----signature----- Well I ain't first class But I ain't white trash I'm wild and a little crazy too I have seen a lot of things in my life time. That is why I walk the line I walk.
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Steelwind_Oo Title: Lurking Oo Posts: 32,879 Registered: Sep 30, '00 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 31,007 User ID: 46,829	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I like the changes but yeah it could use better ai. -----signature----- 'God is an imaginary friend for grownups.', Walter Crewes (Morgan Freeman), The Big Bounce Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions they're easier to handle than dumb mistakes! Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: SteelwindOo e93% a53% s33% k13%
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regulator_cracka Title: They finally recognized greatness. Posts: 22,259 Registered: Jan 6, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 22,219 User ID: 1,343,795	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	$8.99 today on Amazon, is that what prompted this thread? -----signature----- Self Appointed Smart Ass - Level 80 If you think my opinion is idiotic, re-read yours. Dont worry I will give my opinion anyways. The PvP MMO is NOT a "niche" market, Mythic is just a "niche" company.
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Onslaught. Title: I've always wanted a title. Posts: 56,272 Registered: Feb 13, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 55,112 User ID: 68,094	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Some good changes. Some bad changes. If you really just want to play a Civ game, just play Civ IV some more. If you follow the franchise and want to try their new one, then get V. It's cheap. -----signature----- "Mmmmrmmrrrmrrmrmrrrrmrmrrmrmrmrrmrr" -GinsuWife
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Mangler_SC Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector Posts: 62,003 Registered: Dec 2, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,052 User ID: 863,702	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	regulator_cracka posted: $8.99 today on Amazon, is that what prompted this thread? Actually, I had no idea it was only 9 bucks. -----signature----- . Mangler had an accident on the way home from the liquor store. He was run off the road and crashed into a woman's clinic. It was one giant Pabst smear. -Bou_Te . Soylent CLiKK -- It's PEEEEEOPLEEE
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Onslaught. Title: I've always wanted a title. Posts: 56,272 Registered: Feb 13, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 55,112 User ID: 68,094	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	I love that the AI cannot stack 1000 level 1 warriors together and take out my city defended by tanks, helios and mobile infantry anymore. That was a nice change... -----signature----- "Mmmmrmmrrrmrrmrmrrrrmrmrrmrmrmrrmrr" -GinsuWife
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ikkoikki Posts: 13,961 Registered: Feb 8, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 13,960 User ID: 1,347,614	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Civ sucks, the only good Civ game is Civ2. It was cerebral and slow-paced and soothing. -----signature----- Chicago Bulls: 43-13 post game gem from Joakim Noah: "We cannot play with our heads down and have a poo poo face. Sometimes we have a poo poo face."
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silvadel2 Posts: 4,970 Registered: Jul 13, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 4,970 User ID: 57,980	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Civ 1 was a fun game -- as was the original simcity for the time when it came out. -----signature----- Lost postcount 17k; Lost years 9.6; Lost Title: Priceless The most expensive things in life are free Asheron's Call 3 // Horizons 2 -- Dragons of Dereth (one can always hope) 1920x1200 is a Monitor. 1920x1080 is a TV without a tuner.
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Crafty_ac2 Posts: 6,018 Registered: Dec 8, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,806 User ID: 746,616	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	civ ii was my favorite -----signature----- Balance in a game is only achieved when no class is fun to play...
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levgre Posts: 25,822 Registered: Oct 24, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 25,076 User ID: 479,056	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Onslaught. posted: I love that the AI cannot stack 1000 level 1 warriors together and take out my city defended by tanks, helios and mobile infantry anymore. That was a nice change... It is not too far a stretch to say that outnumbered 1,000,000 to ~5,000 (assume each unit has approximately 1,000 men), that modern units could fall to trained warriors with simple weapons. As far as realism goes there were many things worse than this.. -----signature----- <(o.O)> <(o.O<) (>o.O)> (>o.O<)<(''<) <( ' ' )> (>'')>
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Itab Title: I <3 Cookies Posts: 10,896 Registered: Feb 20, '06 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 10,650 User ID: 1,119,910	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Look at planet of the apes. -----signature----- I'd suck a fart out of your ass and hold it likea bong hit. --- cumbat_mage_sc Kasta Magier says, "SLEEP IN HELL NINJA BASTARDS" http://i25.tinypic.com/24b6u5v.jpg
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Mangler_SC Title: Bellybutton Lint Collector Posts: 62,003 Registered: Dec 2, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 61,052 User ID: 863,702	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	levgre posted: Onslaught. posted: I love that the AI cannot stack 1000 level 1 warriors together and take out my city defended by tanks, helios and mobile infantry anymore. That was a nice change... It is not too far a stretch to say that outnumbered 1,000,000 to ~5,000 (assume each unit has approximately 1,000 men), that modern units could fall to trained warriors with simple weapons. As far as realism goes there were many things worse than this.. Were they lead by a Jedi? -----signature----- . Mangler had an accident on the way home from the liquor store. He was run off the road and crashed into a woman's clinic. It was one giant Pabst smear. -Bou_Te . Soylent CLiKK -- It's PEEEEEOPLEEE
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silvadel2 Posts: 4,970 Registered: Jul 13, '09 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 4,970 User ID: 57,980	Subject: Is Civilization V worth getting?
	Zulu Dawn -----signature----- Lost postcount 17k; Lost years 9.6; Lost Title: Priceless The most expensive things in life are free Asheron's Call 3 // Horizons 2 -- Dragons of Dereth (one can always hope) 1920x1200 is a Monitor. 1920x1080 is a TV without a tuner.
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