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Not sure about Joc, but I like it. Just as addictive as Civ2 and 3 were. I didn't much care for 4, but 5 is good. The religion aspect is a nice touch too. My son and I have been playing it quite a bit.

Pretty OK with the latest addon (brave new world). They added religion and espionage from the original game. Got the original and both addon for 25 Euro in a bundle. Pretty good deal IMO. [:)]

I'm still playing 3, never got 4.

I like 4 the best. (better than 3, which was better than 2, which hands down beat the crap out of 1, which was one of the best games ever at its release)

Civ5 just didn't do it for me.

The thing I miss from Civ 3 was the switch of government type. Timing when it was time to go through a revolution was an interesting game mechanic to me. Apparently I'm in the minority though, as that feature is gone now.

Civilization 5 is excellent with all the expansions, I love going coop against the AI with a few friends.
There's a great deal on humble bundle right now for Civ. But this is Matrix's forum, so I will say no more

I loved the Civs but never played them PBEM.

ORIGINAL: catwhoorg

I like 4 the best. (better than 3, which was better than 2, which hands down beat the crap out of 1, which was one of the best games ever at its release)

Civ5 just didn't do it for me.

This.

Played every Civ version, Civ4 with all expansions and realism mods was the king of the series.

Looked forward to Civ5 release, but sadly it felt like a dumbed down Civ4 stock version with some eyecandy to hide it. In comparision to a full blown Civ4 with mods it was more than a couple of steps back, lacked complexity, and suffered from half-backed ideas that were poorly implemented (e.g. the new combat system and the city states). Never got into it.

Might be better now, but I do not think it can match what was done for Civ4 over the years.

Just reached the industrial era 2-3 turns ahead of most but 2 turns behind Poland. Playing on Prince difficulty on this first playthrough and I messed some things up badly with social policies. So I´m pretty happy I can keep up. Its actually a very tense game. I´m barely keeping up on science but I´m way ahead in production, wealth and growth. Looks like a space race or world dominion victory will be best choice.

Whats really funny to see is how all the Civs are piling on whoever is looking to be in a tough spot. I declared on England a while back and after they lost 3 cities including London the other Civs started to declare war and picked up what was left. [:D]

I think its a good game overall. Trade and Religion seems to work better. Trade is VERY powerful and can generate insane amounts of money. The city state concept I´m not so sure about but it can be turned off. Probably going to do that for the next game. Can´t say much for spying yet as it wasn´t available until the renaissance. Combat is so-so. You can´t stack units any more and cities pack a punch and can bombard back making them very hard to capture early game.

I played a lot of CIV 4 but really didn´t like the vanilla game. Mods saved it for me. This one I´m having fun with without mods so thats a good sign. Han´t looked at the mod scene yet but probably will for my next play through.

Its well worth the money if you can get a good deal. (I hope I don´t break any matrix rules here) but I bought it from https://www.humblebundle.com/. You can chose to give all your money to charity which I did. I payed 20 Euro for it but you can get it for 10 if you are short on funds.

So, are you hitched or what? [:)]

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

So, are you hitched or what? [:)]

Pretty much yes! [:)] Last night I found myself stuck in a "just one more turn" loop that lasted well past my usual bed time. I think I got to bed 2 hours later then I should!

Will be interesting to see if it holds once I hit modern times. I usually lose interest around that time. Not being able to stack units makes things a bit tricky. Didn´t like it at first but it makes sense game wise I think.

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

So, are you hitched or what? [:)]

Pretty much yes! [:)] Last night I found myself stuck in a "just one more turn" loop that lasted well past my usual bed time. I think I got to bed 2 hours later then I should!

Will be interesting to see if it holds once I hit modern times. I usually lose interest around that time. Not being able to stack units makes things a bit tricky. Didn´t like it at first but it makes sense game wise I think.

I don't think that's what he was asking, which makes this really funny. [:D]

Oh! Haha, yes I´m now married! [:D]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Oh! Haha, yes I´m now married! [:D]

Well, first, congrats!!! [;)]

Second, history will record that the ceremony did not cause even a minor bump in Ye Olde AAR. As we say here in the States, "Yes, Sweden really IS different." [8D]

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Oh! Haha, yes I´m now married! [:D]

Well, first, congrats!!! [;)]

Second, history will record that the ceremony did not cause even a minor bump in Ye Olde AAR. As we say here in the States, "Yes, Sweden really IS different." [8D]

It was actually a 3 minute deal (the long ceremony)! We had a state(?) wedding so we were wedded by a city official in the council hall. Parked the car at 15:15 and was back in the car 20 minutes later. We only brought Marias sister with us to take care of Ida and take some photos. [:)]

Ida of course made a mess of the whole 3 minute "ceremony". [:D]

I did put on a suit though! But we mainly married because of legal reasons so no reason to make a big deal of it!

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Oh! Haha, yes I´m now married! [:D]

Well, first, congrats!!! [;)]

Second, history will record that the ceremony did not cause even a minor bump in Ye Olde AAR. As we say here in the States, "Yes, Sweden really IS different." [8D]

It was actually a 3 minute deal (the long ceremony)! We had a state(?) wedding so we were wedded by a city official in the council hall. Parked the car at 15:15 and was back in the car 20 minutes later. We only brought Marias sister with us to take care of Ida and take some photos. [:)]

Ida of course made a mess of the whole 3 minute "ceremony". [:D]

I did put on a suit though! But we mainly married because of legal reasons so no reason to make a big deal of it!

My second wedding was by a judge in his courtroom. Took, as you say, just a few minutes. Here there must be two witnesses as well. We had my B-I-L and my stepdaughter, but people sometimes forget and they pull in bystanders from the hallway.

Just because the ceremony was short didn't mean the party was though! [:)]

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

My second wedding was by a judge in his courtroom. Took, as you say, just a few minutes. Here there must be two witnesses as well. We had my B-I-L and my stepdaughter, but people sometimes forget and they pull in bystanders from the hallway.

Just because the ceremony was short didn't mean the party was though! [:)]

We have to have 2 witnesses as well but the city hall provided them. Very convenient! [:D]

Good point about the party! But since Maria is 7,5 months pregnant and Ida is...well Ida we decided to postpone the party until the summer! [:D]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Oh! Haha, yes I´m now married! [:D]

Well, first, congrats!!! [;)]

Second, history will record that the ceremony did not cause even a minor bump in Ye Olde AAR. As we say here in the States, "Yes, Sweden really IS different." [8D]

It was actually a 3 minute deal (the long ceremony)! We had a state(?) wedding so we were wedded by a city official in the council hall. Parked the car at 15:15 and was back in the car 20 minutes later. We only brought Marias sister with us to take care of Ida and take some photos. [:)]

Ida of course made a mess of the whole 3 minute "ceremony". [:D]

I did put on a suit though! But we mainly married because of legal reasons so no reason to make a big deal of it!

I'll jump in with 2nd congrats!! [:)]

But really - the honeymoon was in the car? And only 3 minutes? What a cheapskate! [:D]

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58




Well, first, congrats!!! [;)]

Second, history will record that the ceremony did not cause even a minor bump in Ye Olde AAR. As we say here in the States, "Yes, Sweden really IS different." [8D]

It was actually a 3 minute deal (the long ceremony)! We had a state(?) wedding so we were wedded by a city official in the council hall. Parked the car at 15:15 and was back in the car 20 minutes later. We only brought Marias sister with us to take care of Ida and take some photos. [:)]

Ida of course made a mess of the whole 3 minute "ceremony". [:D]

I did put on a suit though! But we mainly married because of legal reasons so no reason to make a big deal of it!

I'll jump in with 2nd congrats!! [:)]

But really - the honeymoon was in the car? And only 3 minutes? What a cheapskate! [:D]

Maybe there was pastry? [:)]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

ORIGINAL: Bullwinkle58

My second wedding was by a judge in his courtroom. Took, as you say, just a few minutes. Here there must be two witnesses as well. We had my B-I-L and my stepdaughter, but people sometimes forget and they pull in bystanders from the hallway.

Just because the ceremony was short didn't mean the party was though! [:)]

We have to have 2 witnesses as well but the city hall provided them. Very convenient! [:D]

Good point about the party! But since Maria is 7,5 months pregnant and Ida is...well Ida we decided to postpone the party until the summer! [:D]

Hmmm ... so where and when are you planning on having you wedding party ... ?