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By The_J at 2013-06-17 12:08
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Directly fitting to the E3, our colleagues from civforum.de managed to do a playthrough with an early BNW version.
Already the old thread was a source of some info, but we're sure that the subtitled video will be even more interesting.
So enjoy the video and feel free to discuss in the new thread  .
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By DanQ at 2013-06-16 19:58
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 Fading into the sunset. Regular co-hosts Heather "pawprint42" Moats and Angel Ledwich are joined by Josee Gendron, Troy "troyd" Drew, Dave "davec" and Dian Maybury in the ninth episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "Be All and End All (Part 2)"; it is the show's final podcast focusing on the now defunct Civilization: World. Now netcasting, it has a runtime of 40m32s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 03m41s | Topic #1
On achievements gotten, and missed out on, in Civilization: World.
- 09m27s | Topic #2
The importance of getting and staying in contact with fellow players, even when dealing with more... pressing issues.
- 17m54s | Topic #3
Getting into CivWorld and previous titles in the Civilization series.
- 22m54s | Topic #4
Fondly recalling the evolution of the in-game economy (recorded for Episode 07).
- 25m12s | Topic #5
A tale of Civilization: World gold generation strategy connecting Golden Ages and scientific research.
- 27m41s | Topic #6
Answering the call for game reflections from members of the game's community.
SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By Denniz at 2013-06-16 14:57
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The Civilization V Hall of Fame has been updated. 53 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to Crafty1 for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a Settler, Domination, Quick, Duel, Pangaea, America (Washington) game for 16308 points.
Sir Bugsy was the most active player during this update, submitting 11 games.
Only 5 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update
Dancognito - 1862 AD, Turn 201, 1211 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Standard, Shuffle, France (Napoleon) [G&K]
dinanipedro - 1922 AD, Turn 231, 1197 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Duel, Tiny Islands, Siam (Ramkhamhaeng) [G&K]
dinanipedro - 1922 AD, Turn 231, 2248 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Duel, Fractal, Egypt (Ramesses II) [G&K]
glory7 - 1830 AD, Turn 191, 1084 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Standard, Shuffle, France (Napoleon) [G&K]
glory7 - 1630 AD, Turn 153, 7058 points, Deity, Domination, Quick, Standard, Pangaea, Maya (Pacal) [G&K]
nerovats - 250 AD, Turn 125, 2656 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Duel, Archipelago, England (Elizabeth) [G&K]
TyfoonTurk - 1968 AD, Turn 254, 585 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Standard, Shuffle, France (Napoleon) [G&K]
Gauntlet Results:
G-Minor LIV - Domination, Chieftain, Large, Arborea, Epic, Celts (Boudicca) [G&K]
 1st vexing - 1675 BC T-93
 2nd Ossi - 85 AD T-179
 3rd Trifoil - 535 AD T-209
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Minor LV - Diplomacy, Prince, Standard, Ice Age, Standard, Greece (Alexander) [G&K]
>> Civ V HOF
>> Discussion Thread
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By DanQ at 2013-06-15 18:57
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Departing via the scenic route. Regular co-hosts Heather "pawprint42" Moats and Angel Ledwich are joined by Josee Gendron, Troy "troyd" Drew, Dave "davec" and Dian Maybury in the eighth episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "Be All and End All (Part 1)"; now netcasting, it has a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 03m45s | Topic #1
On the impetus and viability of the notion of crowd funding an effort to purchase the source code to Civilization: World.
- 07m39s | Topic #2
The perseverance of spam tactics and accounts of last games before the title's shutdown.
- 13m06s | Topic #3
An account of trying to get a CivWorld game economy to equalize out of its downward spiral (recorded for Episode 07).
- 16m03s | Topic #4
All on the Mini-Games within the greater game and their powerful influence.
- 19m51s | Topic #5
The impact of Guilds, inside and outside their circles, and giving credit where credit is due to mentors.
- 27m10s | Topic #6
Recalling the micromanaged manoeuvres and instruction of Caravaning.
SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; the ninth and final CivWorld podcast is to be released tomorrow. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By Denniz at 2013-06-11 17:26
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 The Civilization IV Hall of Fame has been updated. 51 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to bcool for the highest score of the update with a Standard, Marathon, Emperor, Space Colony game for 365370 points.
NobleZarkon was the most active player during this update, submitting 18 games.
Only 3 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update: Jesper Portus - 1505 AD, Standard, Normal, Deity, Religious game for 117058 points
lymond - Jan 2004 AD, Standard, Epic, Deity, Diplomatic game for 5518 points
shulec - 1878 AD, Standard, Normal, Deity, Space Colony game for 124416 points
Gauntlet Results:
G-Minor 168 - Religious, Noble, Ancient, Small, Normal (check options)
1st magpie_robert 375 BC
2nd Donny Viking 1635 AD
3rd XEON 1680 AD
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Minor 169 - Domination, Prince, Ancient, Standard, Epic, Inland Sea, Greece (check options)
>> Civ IV HOF
>> Full Update Details
>> Discussion Thread
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By The_J at 2013-06-11 05:24
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PCGamer has recently covered the best Civilization V mods.
The selection they've choosen covers some of the well known mods here from CFC, like, to name some, the unofficial patch, the PerfectWorld mapscript, Info Addict and R.E.D.
Everyone who's into mods, or would like to test some, should maybe have a look at this article and check out our modding forum  .
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By DanQ at 2013-06-08 09:34
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 Do it now. The one-hundred-and-seventy-fourth episode of PolyCast, "Fun Will Now Commence", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-host Sal "Thorburne" Serrio with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 01m35s | News
Taking in a hands-on preview of Civilization V: Brave New World and, in another video in Greek, even more new details revealed (05m55s).
- 12m12s | Research Lab
Looking to implement the emergence of City States after a game of CivV has started (recorded for Episode 170).
- 19m22s | Forum Talk
An in-depth look at suggestions overhauling all civilizations in Civilization V taking into account expansions' Gods & Kings and Brave New World mechanics; thereafter, illustrating Civilization V inclusions in atlas form (45m42s) and the publishing of a second "Question & Answer" installment for BNW leaves more questions than answers (53m19s).
- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
A certain kind of heathen and being just short of speechlessness.
Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By Denniz at 2013-06-02 07:42
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The Civilization V Hall of Fame has been updated. 88 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to sanabas for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a King, Time, Quick, Tiny, Great Plains Plus, Netherlands (William) [G&K] game for 18011 points.
Crafty1 was the most active player during this update, submitting 14 games.
Only 4 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update
Gomoto - 1960 BC, Turn 154, 6270 points, Deity, Domination, Marathon, Duel, Great Plains, Huns (Attila) [G&K]
keg - 2440 BC, Turn 106, 1942 points, Deity, Domination, Marathon, Duel, Pangaea, Germany (Bismark) [G&K]
moriarte - 1590 AD, Turn 228, 6037 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, China (Wu Zetian) [G&K]
moriarte - 1540 AD, Turn 218, 5404 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, Russia (Catherine) [G&K]
TractorBoy - 200 AD, Turn 370, 4191 points, Deity, Domination, Marathon, Standard, Great Plains, Mongolia (Genghis Khan)
Gauntlet Results:
G-Major XXXVI - Science, Emperor, Large, Continents, Standard, Any Leader [G&K] (check options)
1st Max M. - 1500 AD T-210
2nd jamgdz55 - 1590 AD T-228
3rd Unresolved - 1610 AD T-232
G-Minor LIII - Time, King, Tiny, Great Plains Plus, Quick, Netherlands (William) [G&K] - High Score Wins!
1st sanabas - 18,011 points
2nd Peets - 17,084 points
3rd Dignitas - 16,848 points
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-major XXXVII - Culture, Deity, Standard, Shuffle, Quick, France (Napoleon) [G&K]
G-Minor LIV - Domination, Chieftain, Large, Arborea, Epic, Celts (Boudicca) [G&K]
>> Civ V HOF
>> Discussion Thread
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By DanQ at 2013-06-01 15:51
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 Getting and staying ahead. Returning regular co-hosts "ScottieX" and CB "japyaknees" with returning guest co-host ITZ DENI3D in the forty-ninth episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "A Cut Above"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 00m58s | Topic #1
A round-up of the last tournament results in the Civilization: Revolution community.
- 06m57s | Topic #2
Reacting to game developer Firaxis Games which presently has no intention to bring Civ to the imminent next generation of consoles.
- 15m39s | Topic #3
A desire for being first to the Currency technology, and its relation to Monarchy or Invention, leads to a return to Spain's unique advantages over its competitors.
- 23m35s | Topic #4
Spain's competitive advantages in CivRev through single legions and a Galleon fleet, map revelation and the counterparts more likely than not to be able to best challenge them.
RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By The_J at 2013-05-30 13:04
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The GotM team for Civ4: Colonization has set up another interesting game for the next month. Regular players might want to check it out, so see if they can beat the challenge .
Read more below:
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Originally Posted by Stoepsel
A new Game of the Month (GotM June 2013) has been started for Civ4:Colonization with the Mod(ification) "The Authentic Colonization". Your task is described in the following video:
For more information or if there are questions about this challenge please visit the thread [GotM] June 2013. You will also find the starting save there. |
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By Denniz at 2013-05-28 17:26
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The Civilization IV Hall of Fame has been updated. 37 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to raistlin1967 for the highest score of the update with a Large, Epic, Monarch, Domination game for 256210 points.
SwimCoach was the most active player during this update, submitting 7 games.
Only 2 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update: Pollina - 1460 AD, Standard, Quick, Deity, Diplomatic game for 35163 points
Pollina - Jan 2002 AD, Standard, Epic, Deity, Diplomatic game for 6360 points
Pollina - Jul 2002 AD, Standard, Epic, Deity, Diplomatic game for 6175 points
Skipity - 1290 AD, Small, Normal, Deity, Conquest game for 208364 points
Gauntlet Results:
G-Major 115 - Diplomatic, Deity, Ancient, Standard, Quick, Continents (check options)
1st Pollina 1460 AD
G-Minor 167 - Space Colony, Warlord, Ancient, Standard, Normal, Russia (check options)
1st iggymnrr 1550 AD
2nd The-Hawk 1610 AD
3rd XEON 1903 AD
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Major 116 - Cultural, Emperor, Ancient, Standard, Epic, Shuffle (check options)
G-Minor 168 - Religious, Noble, Ancient, Small, Normal (check options)
>> Civ IV HOF
>> Full Update Details
>> Discussion Thread
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By DanQ at 2013-05-25 15:35
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Leading to complex events. The one-hundred-and-seventy-third episode of PolyCast, "Always Starts With a Simple Action", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick and "Makahlua" with returning guest co-host "Kaia" and first-time guest co-hosts Jason "loonyboi" Bergman" and Travis "WildWeazel" Christian with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 00m59s | News
Dissecting not one, but two, interviews with Sid Meier -- his "Cultural Victory", remembering the "core gamer" (12m41s) -- and even more Civilization V: Brave New World details are revealed (25m16s).
- 40m21s | Forum Talk
Considering a research penalty for out-of-era technology acquisition in CivV.
- 46m27s | Senate
Advising a Civilization V player whether or not to puppet, annex, eventually annex, raze, or raze and resettle a city they are about to capture.
- 54m30s | Miscellaneous
An awaited "Question & Answer" session with the developers of CivV: BNW receives a lukewarm reception.
- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
More varied voices than normal, and an unexpected characterization.
Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By DanQ at 2013-05-18 15:02
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Getting creative. Returning regular co-hosts Matt "elthrasher" Morgan, "ScottieX" and CB "japyaknees" are joined by nine first-time and returning guest co-hosts in the forty-eighth episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "Seems to Defy Logic"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 00m42s | Topic #1
Comparing multiplay engagements in Ranked and Player Civilization: Revolution matches (recorded for Episode 40).
- 01m30s | Topic #2
Reflecting on Game of the Week experiences (recorded for Episode 42 and 44).
- 03m39s | Topic #3
Recounting a Mongolia vs. America Head-to-Head match in a CivRev Ranked bracket (recorded for Episode 47).
- 04m44s | Topic #4
Knowing when, and how, to expand across the map through peace and/or conquest (recorded for Episode 25 and 41).
- 07m11s | Topic #5
The theory, evidence yet ready skepticism of karma in Civilization: Revolution (recorded for Episode 45).
- 13m11s | Topic #6
Tales of CivRev dealing with researching Irrigation or Literacy first and constructing Stonehenge (recorded for Episode 72).
- 15m19s | Topic #7
Revealing the map as quickly as possible in CivRev (recorded for Episode 23, 24 and 47).
RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.
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By Denniz at 2013-05-17 10:10
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The Civilization V Hall of Fame has been updated. 64 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to Peets for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a Settler, Domination, Standard, Standard, Highlands, China (Wu Zetian) [G&K] game for 21963 points.
sanabas was the most active player during this update, submitting 8 games.
Only 1 player was brave enough to take on Deity this update
moriarte - 1615 AD, Turn 233, 5813 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, Korea (Sejong) [G&K]
moriarte - 1710 AD, Turn 252, 5174 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, Greece (Alexander) [G&K]
Gauntlet Results:
G-Minor LII - Domination, Settler, Standard, Highlands, Standard, China (Wu Zetian) [G&K]
1st vexing - 1760 BC T-56
2nd HideInLight - 1520 BC T-62
3rd TyfoonTurk - 1320 BC T-67
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Minor LIII - Time, King, Tiny, Great Plains Plus, Quick, Netherlands (William) [G&K] - High Score Wins!
>> Civ V HOF
>> Discussion Thread
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