Civ V - Gods and Kings Pre-Order

[TheCommandTent]

I am pretty certain I am going with the English as my first campaign. Which faction do you all enjoy?

I like the Americans and the English.  Also if you are a warmonger like I am the Germans are alot of fun.

Sometimes its fun just to set the game up to give you a random Civ.  As long I don't get the French I will usually give it a go :)

[Gusington]

I really like the idea of playing as Ethiopia too, simply because I never have in any other game ever. What an awesome choice for a faction.

EDIT: just found a mod at Steamworks that stops Civ V era progression at the Industrial Era, exactly what I have been looking for. My first instinct is to download it immediately but I think I want to play through one full, large game  with all the bells and whistles.

You guys have any opinion on that? Modern warfare and such post 1914 does not particularly interest me but I think it's the right way to play to get a full game in before I start futzing around.

[TheCommandTent]

I really like the idea of playing as Ethiopia too, simply because I never have in any other game ever. What an awesome choice for a faction.

EDIT: just found a mod at Steamworks that stops Civ V era progression at the Industrial Era, exactly what I have been looking for. My first instinct is to download it immediately but I think I want to play through one full, large game  with all the bells and whistles.

You guys have any opinion on that? Modern warfare and such post 1914 does not particularly interest me but I think it's the right way to play to get a full game in before I start futzing around.

I would play through a full game first just to say that you did.  Then you have grounds to back why you don't want to progress past the Industrial Era :)

[Gusington]

OK so I am 2.5 hours into my English campaign against three other civs and multiple city states. There is so much going on it is making my head spin. I am attempting to wrap my brain around the economy and all the different things I can do. The game is deceptively deep but at least I understand how much I don't fully understand yet.

The other civs in the game are India, Persia and Arabia. I don't really like the fact that city states like Warsaw or Budapest can incongruously pop up, but I'll get over it. My economy is starting to gain some traction. My military is tiny but skilled and I just built my first wonder.

The game is so damned addicting that it is frightening.

[jomni]

I have Civ V but haven't installed it.  Alhtough I've already dabbled in Civ IV.  I know a lot prefer IV... but what does Civ V do better than Civ IV?

[Steelgrave]

OK so I am 2.5 hours into my English campaign against three other civs and multiple city states. There is so much going on it is making my head spin. I am attempting to wrap my brain around the economy and all the different things I can do. The game is deceptively deep but at least I understand how much I don't fully understand yet.

The other civs in the game are India, Persia and Arabia. I don't really like the fact that city states like Warsaw or Budapest can incongruously pop up, but I'll get over it. My economy is starting to gain some traction. My military is tiny but skilled and I just built my first wonder.

The game is so damned addicting that it is frightening.

FYI, like almost everything in Civ V, the number of starting City-States can be adjusted or even zeroed out. Just hit "Set Up Game", then "Advanced Setup" I believe, then you can adjust most of your starting criteria. Personally, I usually set the City-States to around 2/3rds of whatever the starting number is because I like the additional elements of having them, but at the same time they can be a pain in the ass. So don't be afraid to tinker :)

[Gusington]

^I wish there was a way to have city states in game that are culturally/geographically relevant to the major civs. I know that Civ is not supposed to be 'historically accurate' but still.

[Barthheart]

I'm playing the Renaissance scenario and everyone is in their historical location, including historical city-states.. You should give that one a try Gus, it starts in 1090 and only goes for 200 turns. Great fun so far. I'm playing as England and the Celts are beginning to become a pita.... will be going to war to "consolidate" the island soon....  8)

[Gusington]

^I noticed that scenario while tinkering around yesterday...definitely will take that one on eventually.

[Steelgrave]

I'm playing the Renaissance scenario and everyone is in their historical location, including historical city-states.. You should give that one a try Gus, it starts in 1090 and only goes for 200 turns. Great fun so far. I'm playing as England and the Celts are beginning to become a pita.... will be going to war to "consolidate" the island soon....  8)

The Celts a pita? Sorry, but from my family background (Irish, Scot and Welsh) it's the English who were the pita! Depends on perspective, bro  8)

[Gusington]

I knew this thread would come to this. That's why we must play a big honkin' game of Civ V MP...to settle old scores. Once and for all.

[Barthheart]

I'm playing the Renaissance scenario and everyone is in their historical location, including historical city-states.. You should give that one a try Gus, it starts in 1090 and only goes for 200 turns. Great fun so far. I'm playing as England and the Celts are beginning to become a pita.... will be going to war to "consolidate" the island soon....  8)

The Celts a pita? Sorry, but from my family background (Irish, Scot and Welsh) it's the English who were the pita! Depends on perspective, bro  8)

LOL! Well, I'm told my heritage is English, Irish, Scotish, and Portuguese(!), so I'm sure it all got worked out some how.  8)

[Gusington]

^It did...through 1000 years of war. Not to bring the room down or anything.

[Barthheart]

^ With the English at their rightful spot on top!  ;)

(ducks and rolls away from ensuing gunfire)

[Gusington]

^Jeez...I may have to change my avatar, again.