Civ VI – Hall of Fame Beta Gauntlet 2

By | December 4, 2016
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The Second Civ VI Hall of Fame Beta Gauntlet has started here. Head over and take on the challenge and share your thoughts/strategy on achieving the fastest finish.

Game details are as follows

  • Victory Condition: Space (though all victory conditions must be enabled)
  • Difficulty: King
  • Starting Era: Ancient
  • Map Size: Standard
  • Map Type: Inland Sea
  • Speed: Normal
  • Leader: Gandhi
  • Opponents: Any, (default number of opponents option)
  • Resources: Standard
  • Start Position: Standard
  • Limit Turns: By Game Speed
  • Must Not Be Checked: No Barbarians
  • Version: 1.0.0.38 (ie Patch 1)
  • Date: 2nd December 2016 to 2nd January 2017

PolyCast Episode 270: “A Step in the Direction”

By | December 3, 2016
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polycast_logoSame path, to same destination, still unclear. The two-hundred-and-seventieth episode of [url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast]PolyCast[/url], “[url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast/season10.php#episode270]That’s Our Number[/url]”, features regular co-hosts [url=http://apolyton.net/member.php/2-DanQ]Daniel “DanQ” Quick[/url], [url=http://apolyton.net/member.php/22677-Makahlua]Stephanie “Makahlua”[/url], [url=http://forums.civfanatics.com/member.php?u=136315]Philip “TheMeInTeam” Bellew[/url] and [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/SBFMadDjinn]”MadDjinn”[/url] with returning guest co-hosts [url=http://apolyton.net/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=24310]Jon “CanuckSoldier” Ryder[/url] and [url=http://apolyton.net/forums/member.php?u=30928]Daniel “zaldar” Cole[/url]. It carries a runtime of 59m59s.

The summary of topics is as follows:

– [i]04m06s[/i] | [b]News (Part 1 of 3)[/b]
Much [url=https://civilization.com/news/entries/civilization-vi-fall-2016-update-now-live]to be[/url] [url=https://forums.2k.com/showthread.php?4299727-Civilization-VI-%91Fall-2016%92-Update-Now-Live]said[/url] [url=https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/fall-patch-discussion-thread.605447]about[/url] the first [i]Civilization VI[/i] patch that soon takes the form of a numbered list.
– [i]17m59s[/i] | [b]Miscellaneous (Part 1 of 2)[/b]
The first side conversation to the release of said [i]CivVI[/i] patch is one that sparks some considerable debate: preferring Settler to city capture.
– [i]29m58s[/i] | [b]News (Part 2 of 3)[/b]
Returning to counting down the most significant changes of note brought about by [i]Civilization VI[/i]’s first patch.
– [i]34m17s[/i] | [b]Miscellaneous (Part 2 of 2)[/b]
The second [i]CivVI[/i] patch side conversation brings some reflective consideration to bare: earning gold upon unit deletion.
– [i]42m39s[/i] | [b]News (Part 3 of 3)[/b]
The final dibs and drabs on the changes to [i]Civilization VI[/i] courtesy its first patch is followed by a Deluxe Edition discount [url=http://www.pcinvasion.com/civilization-vi-80-off]too good to be true[/url] while contemplating possible legal implications (49m36s).

– [i]Intro/Outro[/i] | [b]Miscellaneous[/b]
Method of payment, [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/civ/comments/5cw04v/200_population_supercity_30_neighborhoods_20]packing them in[/url], renewal roulette and the case of the blas.

[url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast]PolyCast[/url] is a bi-weekly audio production recording [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/thepolycast/live]live every other Saturday[/url] throughout the year, in an ongoing effort to give the [i]Civilization[/i] community an interactive voice; sibling show [url=http://thepolycast.net/modcast][u]ModCast[/u][/url] focuses on [i]Civ[/i] modding, [url=http://thepolycast.net/turncast][u]TurnCast[/u][/url] on [i]Civ[/i] multiplay.

Ireland civilization led by Brian Boru available for Civ V

By | December 3, 2016
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Another fantastic leader and civilization from JFD and JanBoruta for Civ V, with contributions from Viregel.  Brian Boru’s Ireland requires Brave New World and works best with Gazebo’s Community Patch.

Brian Boru’s Ireland comes with two unique units. The Fili (which replaces the Great Writer) produces Great Works of Writing which generate Great Musician points. The player receives a free Fili with each Great General spawned. The Kern (which replaces the Longswordsman) unlocks at Civil Service, does not require iron, has -5 combat strength, but may use enemy roads and gets +15% XP from combat when surrounded by two or more enemies.

Go to JFD and JanBoruta’s Civilizations for the download links and to discuss Brian Boru’s Ireland.

 

HOF Civ5 Update

By | December 2, 2016
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The Civilization V Hall of Fame has been updated. 25 games were accepted since the previous update.

Congratulations to [b]mycivs[/b] for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a Settler, Domination, Standard, Duel, Pangaea, Russia (Catherine) [BNW] game for 5333 points.

[b]mycivs[/b] was the most active player during this update, submitting 6 games.[b]vadalaz[/b] was the most active player during this update, submitting 6 games.

Only 2 players were brave enough to take on Deity this update:
[b]stiefelm[/b] – 1840 BC, Turn 54, 4000 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Tiny, Great Plains, Huns (Attila) [BNW]
[b]stiefelm[/b] – 775 BC, Turn 84, 4812 points, Deity, Domination, Standard, Tiny, Great Plains, Huns (Attila) [BNW]
[b]vadalaz[/b] – 140 BC, Turn 336, 2895 points, Deity, Domination, Marathon, Huge, Pangaea, Arabia (Harun al-Rashid) [BNW]

[COLOR=”Blue”][B]Gauntlet Results:[/B][/COLOR]
[b][url=http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/gauntlet.php?show=minor&gauntlet=210]G-Minor CXXXIII[/url] – Diplomacy, King, Small, Arborea, Standard, Carthage (Dido)[/b]
bronze1st [B]raistlin1967[/B] – 1856 AD T-298
2nd [B]walkyc[/B] – 1901 AD T-321

[SIZE=”3″][B][COLOR=”Blue”]** New Gauntlets Starting **[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE][COLOR=”Green”]
[b][url=http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/gauntlet.php?show=minor&gauntlet=211]G-Minor CXXXIV[/url] – Culture, Prince, Standard, Tiny Islands, Quick, Venice (Enrico Dandolo)[/b][/COLOR]

>> [url=http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/index.php]Civ V HOF[/url]
>> [url=https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civ5-update-discussion.606583]Discussion Thread[/url]

One More Turn Episode 509: “Flank”

By | November 30, 2016
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omt_logoFrenemies are served notice. The ninth episode of dramedy podcast [u]One More Turn[/u]’s ([u]OMT[/u]) fifth season [url=http://onemoreturn.net/episodes5.php#episode509]is now available[/url]. Entitled “Flank”, it has a runtime of 09m16s. A story set in the near future, [u]OMT[/u] features geeks deal with non-geeky problems. One can [url=https://twitter.com/onemoreturnshow]follow the show[/url] on Twitter and [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/onemoreturnshow]check out[/url] its YouTube channel for caption capability.

[u]OMT[/u] features the voice talents of [i]Civilization[/i] strategy-centric podcast [url=http://thepolycast.net]PolyCast[/url] regular co-hosts [url=http://apolyton.net/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=2]Daniel “DanQ” Quick[/url] and [url=http://apolyton.net/forums/member.php?action=getinfo&userid=22677]Stephanie “Makahlua”[/url] among others; Quick is also the show’s writer and creator. Selections of American music and soundtrack composer [url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2228215]Kevin MacLeod[/url]’s work is included throughout the series. Episode 510 is scheduled for release on [i]December 07th, 2016[/i].

PolyCast Cut! Tin Edition

By | November 30, 2016
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polycast_logoThe [i]Civilization[/i] strategy-centric podcast [url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast]PolyCast[/url] ([u]PC[/u]) is nearing the end of its tenth season of ongoing production. During the [url=http://thepolycast.net/classic]first season[/url] of [u]PC[/u] was its “Cut!” side series in production, serving as a compilation of cut moments from episode recordings. The last of these episode productions were only published for the first time earlier this month; other than as a series of minisodes during [url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast/season8.php#episode200]Episode 200[/url], “Cut!” has not surfaced in the podcast’s production schedule.
Selections cut from episode recordings during the second through tenth seasons were archived in a similar fashion nonetheless, along with some holdovers from the first season. In celebration of [u]PC[/u]’s tenth year of podcasting “[url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast/season10.php#cut_tin]Cut! Tin Edition[/url]” has been compiled and is now available, clocking in at just over 100 minutes of material.
Beginning in October 2006, [url=http://thepolycast.net/polycast]PolyCast[/url] has been a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the [i]Civ[/i] community an interactive voice on game strategy; since 2011, its has been [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/thepolycast/live]recorded live[/url] before a listening audience every other Saturday. Listeners are encouraged to [url=https://twitter.com/thepolycast]follow the show[/url] on Twitter, and [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/thepolycast]check out[/url] the YouTube channel for caption capability. Its two-hundred-and-seventieth episode is set to be released on [u]December 03rd, 2016[/u].

Tomatekh’s Historical Religions available for Civilization VI

By | November 27, 2016
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Tomatekh’s immensely popular “Historical Religions” mod has now debuted in Civilization VI with a fantastic new look!

The mod adds additional historical (pre-modern and indigenous) religions to the base game. Leaders previously lacking a religious preference (Aztec, Greece, etc.) are also updated to prefer an appropriate historical religion. Several additional generic icons are also included.
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This is just a sample of what is available; the mod covers several religions and even covers the signs of the zodiac not already in the base files! The mod is available to download directly from Civfanatics; there’s also a discussion thread where you can give Tomatekh valuable feedback and suggest suitable additions for the future.

Civilization IV HOF Update Discussion Thread

By | November 26, 2016
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minilogo_quattroThe Civilization IV Hall of Fame has been updated. 14 games were accepted since the previous update.

Congratulations to [b]A_Turkish_Guy[/b] for the highest Firaxis score of the update with a Huge, Marathon, Chieftain, Domination game for 2,895,122 points.

[b]Chaosquo[/b] was the most active player during this update, submitting 10 games.

No players were brave enough to take on Deity this update.

A number of players gained a composite table High Score [i](i.e. Any Condition)[/i]:
[b]A_Turkish_Guy[/b] with a 850 AD, Huge, Marathon, Chieftain, game for 2,895,122 points.

>> [url=http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ4/index.php]Civ IV HOF[/url]
>> [url=http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ4/stats.php?show=updates]Full Update Details[/url]
>> [url=https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civ-iv-hof-update-discussion-thread.606199]Discussion Thread[/url]