Civ 5 Anticipation Thread - Page 3

Buccaneer · 09-17-2010, 07:51 PM

I hope somebody will do the honor of creating the Civ5 "Alright boyz..." thread. I had the pleasure of doing the Civ4 one and I look forward to seeing some of your first impressions. I hope we can also get Blacky out of retirement to post his thoughts.

BishopMVP · 09-17-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Which site did you guys use to see if you can run it? I tried one, but it wouldn't work.

I use this one - http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/ - but it doesn't work in Mozilla with NoScript. I just open it using IE.

Flasch186 · 09-17-2010, 08:31 PM

Looks like my Vid card is a little on the low end for it but it'll still run it.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-17-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

who else has hit the V to see if they could get lucky?

Scoobz0202 · 09-17-2010, 09:09 PM

My computer processor is off by .2

That shouldn't be a problem, right? Might not run the smoothest but the damn thing should run correct?

KWhit · 09-17-2010, 10:32 PM

Civ 4 is the best game I've ever played.

Civ 5 looks better.

I can't wait.

sabotai · 09-17-2010, 11:29 PM

I've been long overdue for an upgrade to my RAM, CPU and Graphics Card, so this provided a good excuse (only my graphics card needed upgrading, but RAM and CPU were at the minimum).

SackAttack · 09-18-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

My computer processor is off by .2

That shouldn't be a problem, right? Might not run the smoothest but the damn thing should run correct?

It may not be the speed that bites you in the ass as much as whether or not it's a multi-core. That's my problem. My current processor is fast enough, but it's only a single core.

henry296 · 09-18-2010, 08:53 AM

I think I'll be ok... I have a dual core 2.2 Ghz, which it said didn't qualify even though the min is a dual core at 1.8

Alan T · 09-18-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by henry296

I think I'll be ok... I have a dual core 2.2 Ghz, which it said didn't qualify even though the min is a dual core at 1.8

Yeah, I think something is up with that page. it said mine did not qualify either, but I have a duo core 2.3Ghz

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-18-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Yeah, I think something is up with that page. it said mine did not qualify either, but I have a duo core 2.3Ghz

Same here. Mine all qualified except the processor, even though it's a duo core 2.2Ghz.

Big Fo · 09-18-2010, 10:30 AM

If anyone wants to read the PDF manual before the game comes out, here it is: Civ 5 manual

I'm going to miss having a large printed manual but the developers have said they'll update the PDF file over time as patches change aspects of the game, that's pretty cool at least.

Ajaxab · 09-18-2010, 11:32 AM

Early review up over at hxxp://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-civilization-v/704829.

SackAttack · 09-18-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

If anyone wants to read the PDF manual before the game comes out, here it is: Civ 5 manual

I'm going to miss having a large printed manual but the developers have said they'll update the PDF file over time as patches change aspects of the game, that's pretty cool at least.

Awesome.

I didn't know they were gonna release the manual early, so when I came across a copy of the strategy guide today, I went ahead and picked that up for some early reading.

Be interesting to see how much overlap there is between the PDF and the guide and how much unique information each one has.

saldana · 09-18-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Yeah, I think something is up with that page. it said mine did not qualify either, but I have a duo core 2.3Ghz

definitely something wrong with their test...i have duo core 2.6 and it said i failed.

CPU Speed

Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz

You Have: 2.59 GHz

spleen1015 · 09-18-2010, 03:06 PM

I haven't done much reading about this because I was going to wait a while to get it. No chance of that happening though.

Does anyone know anything about the MP?

Eaglesfan27 · 09-18-2010, 03:12 PM

Can't wait to play this game.

Edward64 · 09-18-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

If anyone wants to read the PDF manual before the game comes out, here it is: Civ 5 manual

I'm going to miss having a large printed manual but the developers have said they'll update the PDF file over time as patches change aspects of the game, that's pretty cool at least.

Thanks for the link. Are you guys getting this over steam or retail box?

bhlloy · 09-18-2010, 04:56 PM

2 days and 18 hours... damn it.

The changes this year I think have the potential to make this one as revolutionary as Civ 2 was at the time. Military production actually matters and you are really going to have to think beyond "get this unit that this other Civ doesn't have yet and just mass produce the shit out of it". I've always hated playing conquest style but this year seems like a whole new way to win.

Chubby · 09-18-2010, 05:07 PM

luckily i'm on vacation this week, will have to pick up my preorder at Gamestop when we get back from Yo Gabba Gabba Live in rochester on tuesday which is fine as I wouldn't be able to play til after Tyler goes to bed anyways

Galaril · 09-18-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

luckily i'm on vacation this week, will have to pick up my preorder at Gamestop when we get back from Yo Gabba Gabba Live in rochester on tuesday which is fine as I wouldn't be able to play til after Tyler goes to bed anyways

Yes, I feel the flu coming on say about Wednesday this week

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-18-2010, 05:18 PM

I just double-clicked the desktop icon. It's still not released.

Big Fo · 09-18-2010, 05:19 PM

I had thought about waiting for a boxed version but decided on Direct2Drive once I saw you could get a $5 discount by entering a promo code and that they will be giving the first DLC (extra Civ and a scenario) for free. But the game downloads through Steam anyway even if buying from D2D.

Galaril · 09-18-2010, 05:22 PM

Here are two more early reviews . This on is going to be good.

http://gameinformer.com/games/civili...sterpiece.aspx

Civilization 5 review: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum | Joystiq

That second one metnions this for those wondering about specs"take those recommended specs seriously"

Buccaneer · 09-18-2010, 07:01 PM

Be careful with the Strategy Guide, it has a number of errors, omissions and typos.

I'm ok with the system requirements despite my PC being built about 4 years ago. Coincidently, the minimum graphics card is exactly the one that I put in. But I will be building my new PC later this year.

Flasch186 · 09-18-2010, 08:51 PM

LAptop seems to pass the minimums, desktop should be fine.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-18-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaril

That second one metnions this for those wondering about specs"take those recommended specs seriously"

Something to remember is that the game isn't very forgiving after release in regards to specs. Usually, the development team's first patch addresses some fixes to speed up the game and make it a bit more forgiving once they find out the sticking points on the various setups. Surprised the reviewer didn't mention that, though he may not be a Civ regular.

SackAttack · 09-19-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Be careful with the Strategy Guide, it has a number of errors, omissions and typos.

I'm ok with the system requirements despite my PC being built about 4 years ago. Coincidently, the minimum graphics card is exactly the one that I put in. But I will be building my new PC later this year.

Dunno about errors. Haven't played the new game yet. Ditto omissions. Hard to know what's been left out.

Haven't seen any typos yet, at least of the obvious variety.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-19-2010, 10:40 AM

"Two days and zero hours."

Hurry up already!

Buccaneer · 09-19-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Dunno about errors. Haven't played the new game yet. Ditto omissions. Hard to know what's been left out.

Haven't seen any typos yet, at least of the obvious variety.

Apparently, it was in comparison to the Firaxis walkthrough and interviews, as well as validated by the manual. But you're right, some have been saying that the manual itself may have some errors (certainly contradictions) since it was based on an earlier build. With the manual beying electronic-only, they can easily update it after release.

Buccaneer · 09-19-2010, 11:20 AM

There have been some things about Civ5 that made me uneasy (and still does). I keep thinking about Civ3 and the debacle that was (initially) and wondered if I'll just keep playing Civ4. But after playing my latest Civ4 game, this time using Rise of Empires 3.5, it dissolved into yet another Prince RTS game. I need something different and a new way of playing civ.

Big Fo · 09-19-2010, 11:23 AM

Somehow having the game already on my hard drive makes the waiting seem longer. I want to go into a cryogenic chamber until Tuesday, Eric Cartman style.

I've been playing some Civ IV: BTS but it's not satisfying the itch.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-19-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Yeah, I think something is up with that page. it said mine did not qualify either, but I have a duo core 2.3Ghz

Quote:

Originally Posted by saldana

definitely something wrong with their test...i have duo core 2.6 and it said i failed.

CPU Speed

Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz

You Have: 2.59 GHz

I ran into the exact same issue.

Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz

You Have: 2.53 GHz

Doesn't make sense.

I think I will be fine.

bulletsponge · 09-19-2010, 12:19 PM

steam pisses me off to no end

Honolulu_Blue · 09-19-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletsponge

steam pisses me off to no end

While I understand there can be issues with it, Steam has pretty much single-handedly revived PC gaming for me. I love it.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-19-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletsponge

steam pisses me off to no end

Just curious. Why?

I've personally had nothing but great experiences and support with Steam.

JPhillips · 09-19-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Just curious. Why?

I've personally had nothing but great experiences and support with Steam.

+1

bulletsponge · 09-19-2010, 12:42 PM

i cant create an account that works. i made a new one, wrote down the name and password, and sure enough it doesnt work. i try the missing password and they send me a new password, but guess what, no damn email with a new password. i then think maybe its my user name so i try to retrive that, but still no email from them. its like all of a sudden they dont have my email even though i had to confirm my account from an email they sent

spleen1015 · 09-19-2010, 12:51 PM

I created my account with them just fine this morning. Have you checked your spam filter?

So, I have Pre-loaded. What time will this thing be available?

Edward64 · 09-19-2010, 12:52 PM

Still struggling between steam vs retail box. FYI - Fry's has it for $39-40 tomorrow.

I haven't had problems with steam for my couple games

Big Fo · 09-19-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I created my account with them just fine this morning. Have you checked your spam filter?

So, I have Pre-loaded. What time will this thing be available?

Tuesday, 10AM Eastern Time.

frnk55 · 09-19-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

I want to go into a cryogenic chamber until Tuesday, Eric Cartman style.

Come on, come on...

bulletsponge · 09-19-2010, 01:06 PM

still wont get an email from them bastards about my account

bulletsponge · 09-19-2010, 01:16 PM

dear god i am an idiot. i went to steam and started reading up. i now realize that my steam account at the site isnt the same as my login. so i had to create a new one for the game. god i feel like such an idiot

well im up and running. got my game coming in the mail on tues or wed ( i like to own the cd) and i will be plundering the countryside soon. cant wait

Schmidty · 09-19-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

+1

+2

The latest thing I bought from Steam was Torchlight, and that game is amazingly addictive in a Diablo way.

JPhillips · 09-19-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bulletsponge

dear god i am an idiot. i went to steam and started reading up. i now realize that my steam account at the site isnt the same as my login. so i had to create a new one for the game. god i feel like such an idiot

well im up and running. got my game coming in the mail on tues or wed ( i like to own the cd) and i will be plundering the countryside soon. cant wait

Glad you got it figured out. I'm almost at a point where I don't want to play a game unless it's on Steam.

Buccaneer · 09-19-2010, 01:57 PM

-1

Steam doesn't do anything for me. While I understand the need for it (esp. for registration), I have no interest in a "social" gaming experience, nor will allow anything to be updated automatically, and will play with it off-line. Pay-as-you-go DLC is a terrible idea compared to a released expansion pack.

SackAttack · 09-19-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

Still struggling between steam vs retail box. FYI - Fry's has it for $39-40 tomorrow.

I haven't had problems with steam for my couple games

There are days when I really miss having a Fry's within 20 miles of me. This is one of them.

mckerney · 09-19-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

Still struggling between steam vs retail box. FYI - Fry's has it for $39-40 tomorrow.

I haven't had problems with steam for my couple games

Just buy wherever it's cheapest, it's a Steamworks game which means if you buy a retail box you'll have to add it to your Steam account when you install it anyway.

DaddyTorgo · 09-19-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

-1

Steam doesn't do anything for me. While I understand the need for it (esp. for registration), I have no interest in a "social" gaming experience, nor will allow anything to be updated automatically, and will play with it off-line. Pay-as-you-go DLC is a terrible idea compared to a released expansion pack.

Still makes accessing and purchasing and browsing easier than brick & mortar stores.

I have no interest in a social gaming experience either - i never play online with it or anything. And it's simple to play offline and have things not update automatically (although that's a huge timesaver...no different than PS games updating automatically).

In the end it's a far better form of copy-protection than installing some invasive proprietary software on your system from each game publisher that wrecks your system.

09-17-2010, 08:31 PM	#103
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09-18-2010, 08:53 AM	#109
henry296 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I think I'll be ok... I have a dual core 2.2 Ghz, which it said didn't qualify even though the min is a dual core at 1.8 __________________ "It's a great day for hockey" - "Badger" Bob Johnson

09-18-2010, 10:30 AM	#112
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	If anyone wants to read the PDF manual before the game comes out, here it is: Civ 5 manual I'm going to miss having a large printed manual but the developers have said they'll update the PDF file over time as patches change aspects of the game, that's pretty cool at least. Last edited by Big Fo : 09-18-2010 at 10:31 AM.

09-18-2010, 03:06 PM	#116
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I haven't done much reading about this because I was going to wait a while to get it. No chance of that happening though. Does anyone know anything about the MP? __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

09-18-2010, 03:12 PM	#117
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Can't wait to play this game. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-17-2010, 07:51 PM	#101
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I hope somebody will do the honor of creating the Civ5 "Alright boyz..." thread. I had the pleasure of doing the Civ4 one and I look forward to seeing some of your first impressions. I hope we can also get Blacky out of retirement to post his thoughts.

09-17-2010, 09:09 PM	#105
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	My computer processor is off by .2 That shouldn't be a problem, right? Might not run the smoothest but the damn thing should run correct?

09-17-2010, 10:32 PM	#106
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Civ 4 is the best game I've ever played. Civ 5 looks better. I can't wait.

09-17-2010, 11:29 PM	#107
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I've been long overdue for an upgrade to my RAM, CPU and Graphics Card, so this provided a good excuse (only my graphics card needed upgrading, but RAM and CPU were at the minimum).

09-18-2010, 11:32 AM	#113
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	Early review up over at hxxp://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-civilization-v/704829.

09-18-2010, 04:56 PM	#119
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	2 days and 18 hours... damn it. The changes this year I think have the potential to make this one as revolutionary as Civ 2 was at the time. Military production actually matters and you are really going to have to think beyond "get this unit that this other Civ doesn't have yet and just mass produce the shit out of it". I've always hated playing conquest style but this year seems like a whole new way to win.

09-18-2010, 05:07 PM	#120
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	luckily i'm on vacation this week, will have to pick up my preorder at Gamestop when we get back from Yo Gabba Gabba Live in rochester on tuesday which is fine as I wouldn't be able to play til after Tyler goes to bed anyways

09-18-2010, 05:18 PM	#122
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	I just double-clicked the desktop icon. It's still not released.

09-18-2010, 05:19 PM	#123
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	I had thought about waiting for a boxed version but decided on Direct2Drive once I saw you could get a $5 discount by entering a promo code and that they will be giving the first DLC (extra Civ and a scenario) for free. But the game downloads through Steam anyway even if buying from D2D.

09-18-2010, 05:22 PM	#124
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Here are two more early reviews . This on is going to be good. http://gameinformer.com/games/civili...sterpiece.aspx Civilization 5 review: A funny thing happened on the way to the forum \| Joystiq That second one metnions this for those wondering about specs"take those recommended specs seriously"

09-18-2010, 07:01 PM	#125
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Be careful with the Strategy Guide, it has a number of errors, omissions and typos. I'm ok with the system requirements despite my PC being built about 4 years ago. Coincidently, the minimum graphics card is exactly the one that I put in. But I will be building my new PC later this year.

09-18-2010, 08:51 PM	#126
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	LAptop seems to pass the minimums, desktop should be fine. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

09-19-2010, 10:40 AM	#129
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	"Two days and zero hours." Hurry up already!

09-19-2010, 11:20 AM	#131
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	There have been some things about Civ5 that made me uneasy (and still does). I keep thinking about Civ3 and the debacle that was (initially) and wondered if I'll just keep playing Civ4. But after playing my latest Civ4 game, this time using Rise of Empires 3.5, it dissolved into yet another Prince RTS game. I need something different and a new way of playing civ.

09-19-2010, 11:23 AM	#132
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Somehow having the game already on my hard drive makes the waiting seem longer. I want to go into a cryogenic chamber until Tuesday, Eric Cartman style. I've been playing some Civ IV: BTS but it's not satisfying the itch.

09-19-2010, 12:19 PM	#134
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	steam pisses me off to no end

09-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#138
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	i cant create an account that works. i made a new one, wrote down the name and password, and sure enough it doesnt work. i try the missing password and they send me a new password, but guess what, no damn email with a new password. i then think maybe its my user name so i try to retrive that, but still no email from them. its like all of a sudden they dont have my email even though i had to confirm my account from an email they sent

09-19-2010, 12:51 PM	#139
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I created my account with them just fine this morning. Have you checked your spam filter? So, I have Pre-loaded. What time will this thing be available? __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

09-19-2010, 12:52 PM	#140
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Still struggling between steam vs retail box. FYI - Fry's has it for $39-40 tomorrow. I haven't had problems with steam for my couple games Last edited by Edward64 : 09-19-2010 at 12:52 PM.

09-19-2010, 01:06 PM	#143
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	still wont get an email from them bastards about my account

09-19-2010, 01:16 PM	#144
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	dear god i am an idiot. i went to steam and started reading up. i now realize that my steam account at the site isnt the same as my login. so i had to create a new one for the game. god i feel like such an idiot well im up and running. got my game coming in the mail on tues or wed ( i like to own the cd) and i will be plundering the countryside soon. cant wait

09-19-2010, 01:57 PM	#147
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	-1 Steam doesn't do anything for me. While I understand the need for it (esp. for registration), I have no interest in a "social" gaming experience, nor will allow anything to be updated automatically, and will play with it off-line. Pay-as-you-go DLC is a terrible idea compared to a released expansion pack.

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