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By DanQ at 2013-04-13 18:08
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 But not necessarily a good influence. The one-hundred-and-seventieth episode of PolyCast, "Never a Bad Diversion", features regular co-hosts "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-hosts Scott "AlphaShard" Dirk and Troy Goodfellow with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 01m33s | News
An overview of the upcoming Civilization V expansion Brave New World as disclosed during the PAX East 2013 convention.
- 25m10s | Miscellaneous
What led to a certain civilization to not to be included in the game and what the reaction to that decision has been.
- 30m22s | Open Mic
Responding to a letter sent by electronic mail by a listener who "always seem to be king maker, instead of king".
- 39m27s | Forum Talk
Considering what it's like and how to respond to a sub-optimal starting position and how to expand wide in CivV.
- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Why to expect a disaster, and musing about one unit's legitimacy and another's speculation in the up-and-coming BNW expansion for Civilization V.
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 2013-04-12 22:50
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 The Civilization IV Hall of Fame has been updated. 44 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to A_Turkish_Guy for the highest score of the update with a Huge, Marathon, Noble, Domination game for 2,311,798 points.
Sun Tzu Wu was the most active player during this update, submitting 5 games.
Only 4 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update: Falabello - 175 AD, Duel, Normal, Deity, Domination game for 76490 points
Falabello - 1360 BC, Duel, Normal, Deity, Conquest game for 73023 points
GandalftheWhite - 50 AD, Small, Normal, Deity, Domination game for 373341 points
GandalftheWhite - 620 AD, Standard, Normal, Deity, Domination game for 413832 points
happyturtle - Jan 2005 AD, Duel, Epic, Deity, Conquest game for 12658 points
WastinTime - Jan 2003 AD, Standard, Epic, Deity, Diplomatic game for 5477 points
Gauntlet Results:
G-Minor 164 - Domination, Noble, Ancient, Standard, Normal, Medium and Small (check options)
1st Bugio 1040 AD
2nd enKage 1370 AD
3rd CliftonBazaar 1908 AD
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Minor 165 - Conquest, Settler, Ancient, Large, Epic, Continents (check options)
>> Civ IV HOF
>> Full Update Details
>> Discussion Thread
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By DanQ at 2013-04-06 16:28
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 Pinpointing the particulars. Returning regular co-hosts Matt "elthrasher" Morgan and "ScottieX" are joined by first-time guest co-host ITZ DENI3D in the forty-seventh episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "There's a Strategy In There"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 01m45s | Topic #1
A Civilization: Revolution community tournament series update highlighting an unexpected upset.
- 04m45s | Topic #2
The guest panelist reminisces about a game with a regular co-host that saw an early war save and a later game technological rush.
- 09m27s | Topic #3
In the show's first Head-to-Head matchup analysis, England vs. Germany.
- 19m54s | Topic #4
In the second Head-to-Head consideration, France vs. Mongolia.
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 2013-04-01 17:30
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The Civilization V Hall of Fame has been updated. 144 games were accepted since the previous update.
Congratulations to JiriCzechII for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a Settler, Domination, Marathon, Duel, Great Plains, Huns (Attila) [G&K] game for 24100 points.
Mesix was the most active player during this update, submitting 17 games.
Only 6 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update
Bram - 1570 AD, Turn 224, 3734 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Archipelago, Carthage (Dido) [G&K]
dribnairb - 1948 AD, Turn 244, 915 points, Deity, Culture, Quick, Duel, Tiny Islands, Siam (Ramkhamhaeng) [G&K]
HideInLight - 1370 AD, Turn 197, 3589 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Archipelago, Carthage (Dido) [G&K]
moriarte - 1695 AD, Turn 249, 4438 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, Huns (Attila) [G&K]
moriarte - 1695 AD, Turn 249, 4116 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Pangaea, America (Washington) [G&K]
vexing - 1070 AD, Turn 167, 3660 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Standard, Archipelago, Carthage (Dido) [G&K]
xger - 2620 BC, Turn 23, 7083 points, Deity, Domination, Quick, Duel, Great Plains, Japan (Oda Nobunaga) [G&K]
Gauntlet Results:
G-Major XXXIV - Domination, Deity, Standard, Archipelago, Standard, Carthage (Dido) [G&K] (check options)
 1st vexing - 1070 AD T-167
 2ndmoriarte - 1260 AD T-186
3rd HideInLight - 1370 AD T-197
G-Minor XLIX - Culture, Prince, Large, Rainforest, Quick, Any Leader [G&K] (check options)
 1st vexing - 1655 AD T-156
2nd HideInLight - 1660 AD T-157
3rd Neuro - 1680 AD T-161
** New Gauntlets Starting **
G-Major XXXV - Diplomacy, Immortal, Standard, Fractal, Standard, Egypt (Ramesses II) [G&K]
G-Minor L - Science, Warlord, Small, Continents, Epic, Sweden (Gustavus Adolphus) [G&K]
>> Civ V HOF
>> Discussion Thread
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By DanQ at 2013-03-30 15:42
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Upon closer examination. The one-hundred-and-sixty-ninth episode of PolyCast, "Read the Fine Print", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-hosts Izzy "Izmir Stinger" and "Monthar" with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:
- 02m48s | News
A new patch for Civilization V has been released; then, much ado about the just announced expansion Brave New World: civilizations, policies, archaeology, international trade routes, technology trading(?) and the World Congress (09m59s); Wonders of the World, Great People, Victory Conditions and Ideologies (21m45s); odds and ends revolving around focusing on the late game with new mechanics while at the same time impacting on early gameplay with an emphasis on efforts other than those based on armed combat (30m15s); and on two scenarios -- one of which raises concern over how the subject matter will be treated -- and rounding out some details on previously raised points (36m13s). (Further reference thread #1; #2; #3; #4; #5; #6; #7.)
- 48m08s | Forum Talk
Working to avoid, or at least deal with, a runaway civilization in CivV (recorded for Episode 166).
- 53m21s | Miscellaneous
For the first time in the Civilization V line of titles, the Macintosh port of the BNW expansion to be released at the same time as its PC counterpart.
- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
A long overdue overhaul and knowing that you do not know what you do not know.
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 bite at 2013-03-29 01:13
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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
With PAX East over we can go through and look at the first three civs that have been announced for Brave New World.
And now in Alphabetical order -
Assyria
Assyria looks like it is going to be a very interesting civilization led by the king with the mighty braided beard; Ashurbanipal. From its many features, it looks like it could be a very versatile civilization. The combination of its Catapult replacement, the Siege Tower, and its unique ability the 'Treasures of Ninevah', which allow the Assyrian to capture one Tech they donĀ't own from each City they conquer, could mean that they could be a power house in the early game. Let it be known now, your cities will not be safe with Assyria around. However, the Assyrian's Unique Building the Royal Library (which has yet to have all its information fully revealed) could mean that it also will be setting itself up to be a possible contender for the Science Victory.
Brazil
Brazil is led by the seated and also wonderfully bearded Pedro II. Brazil is a civilization that seems like it will make the most of the new Tourism and Great Works features. Brazil's Unique Ability is the Carnival which replaces their Golden Era. While there is a little bit of differing information as to what the Carnival does, one thing is clear - it will dramatically boost Brazil's Tourism rate. This can be even more effective when their Unique Unit the Brazilian Expeditionary Force gets unlocked as they if successful in combat generate Golden Age points. As well as this, the Brazilians get the Unique Tile Improvement Brazilian Wood Camp, which gives +1 gold on those sometimes useless Jungle tiles and eventually they also give +1 Culture, meaning suddenly Jungle could be a go to location at the end of the game for this Civ.
Poland
The last civilization on our list that has been revealed is Poland, ruled by Casimir III, sporting once again a magnificent beard. Poland is a civilization that has a heavy focus on mounted units. Their Unique Unit is the Winged Hussar, a mounted united designed to take out other mounted units and it seems like it can force other units to withdraw, allowing the creation of some very unique tactics. As well as this, the Polish Unique Building the Ducal Stable gives pastures a boost to gold production and boosts the production of mounted units. If Poland is near you it is clear that you better invest in some Pikemen! However, Poland also gets a free Social Policy at the start of each new Era thanks to their Solidarity unique ability which could give them a clear edge over time.
While these are the first three civilizations there are still 6 more yet to be released, so stay tuned.
For a quick rundown of all the new information you can go to our thread in the Civ 5 BNW forums
Or for a more detailed explanation please visit forum user AriochIV's Well of Souls website
Or simply visit the Brave New World Forum where you can ponder what the last 6 six civilizations will be, debate what that obscure pixel in the screenshot means for the game, or which bearded leader has the most epic facial decoration.
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By The_J at 2013-03-27 14:42
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The team for the Civ4: Col GOTM is still very active and invites all CFC users again to participate in the competition. Read what the team says:
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Originally Posted by Stoepsel
A new Game of the Month (GotM April 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] April 2013. You will also find the starting save there. |
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