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As promised here are the new graphics for Civ2 MGE. A Readme is included with the zip file on how to install the new graphics. It's very easy.

They are for the default (long) game.

Here are just a few of the changes (v1.1):

* All new units - altered the units file slightly
* New cities
* New improvement and wonder icons
* New fight and rebellion graphics
* New terrain, mountain and resource graphics
* Goody huts have been replaced by an ancient stone pyramid and labelled "Lost City"

In short almost everything has been changed!


Download the new graphics below (302kb zipped)

(Click on the link below, when the page loads scroll down and click "Free", wait while the page loads, then scroll down, wait a few seconds, and the zip file will appear for download):

http://rapidshare.de/files/6232797/New_ ... s.zip.html


Preview of the NEW Units:

Got it!

THANKS! [&o][&o][&o][&o]

My pleasure [:)]

Have fun!

A word on the units I chose:

In selecting the units I wanted, I tried to be as international as possible. So you will find the German Teutonic Crusader, the Spanish Knight, the French Infantry, the American Cavalry officer, the Roman Legion, the British Sherman, the Egyptian chariot, the Russian partisan, etc.

After I chose these units, I added my own modifications to those units I felt needed some tweaking.

When you tire of playing the long game and wish to play some scenarios, then here is a website below that contains HUNDREDS of Civ2 scenarios (from the ancient period to the future plus fantasy and Sci Fi):

http://www.civfanatics.com/civ2/downloads/

Here is another website that contains some of the very best Civ2 scenarios that can be found on the internet.

After you click on the link below, go to the navigation bar under Civ2, click on "Bestonet" and then select your time period:

http://spanish.apolyton.net/navigation.shtml

Thanks man, the graphics are really nice. Got me to play into 900ad already with them. lol Playing CIV II after playing CIV III is soooooo much different having to get used to shields being the value of units instead of money. It has really come a long ways in 15 years and amazing still holds its play value and fun and entertainment value and still has that "just one more turn" aspect to it. Lol I had to force myself to quit just now so I could post a thank you for the graphics. Good Job.

Glad you like them. Really makes it into a "newer" game, eh? Amazing what some some better graphics can do...

After playing Civ III, I went back to Civ2. I dunno, I just kinda find Civ2 better to play. Plus Civ2 is extremely modible. I tinker around with the game, the graphics, etc all the time...

It's always a blast to play.

And check out some of the great scenarios that are available. There's some great stuff from almost any historical time period.

Here's an example of some great fantasy units that are currently being done for Civ2 ToT:

http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_units.htm

Thanks!

You're very welcome, Erik.

Have fun!

There's still some life left in those little pixels - heheh.

I still enjoy seeing those Wonder movies and advisors (Elvis has been spotted), something Civ III doesn't have...

I enjoy the lying ruthless AI in CIV II. Heh, that russian biatch has lied to me 3 times now about "peace". I give it to her and she builds up a couple of units or 3 and then attacks me again. Heh, I have an army of elephants and Legion units now though, she loses 2 units and she's on her knees again (heh on her knees) begging for peace. An I GIVE IT TO HER! lol Plus she PAYS ME for the opportunity 200gps lol.

heheh

The AI is much more ruthless in MGE.

Don't trust the AI factions! They lie, they cheat, they steal, they attack without warning.

I am currently locked in a war with the Zulus. I thought I could trust them... But oh, how wrong I was...

If anyone is looking to play a Civ2 WWII scenario, then I highly recommend playing Colwyn's Red Front v1.5.

In this scenario you play as Russia at the beginning of Germany's Barbarossa Campaign on June 22, 1941.

It is a tough campaign and will test your command abilities. The AI and gameplay have been specially tweaked to make it a real challenge to play.

Will you be able to withstand the onslaught of the mighty German Army? Will you be able to find an effective strategy to counter German Blitzkrieg? Will you be able to survive those crucial first years of war, build up your economy and military, and then wage a successful counterattack to retake those lost lands of Mother Russia?

Will you be able to stop German forces from taking Leningrad, Stalingrad and Moscow?

Will you be able to stop the enemy in your homeland, and then take the fight back into Germany itself, with Berlin as your prize?

Download the scenario below (be sure to read the readme and follow the instructions for setting up the scenario):

It's called Red Front v1.5 by Colwyn (scroll down the page):

http://spanish.apolyton.net/civ2/bestonet/scenxx.html

Why are you playing / modding Civ 2 ? Is Civ 3 so unplayably buggy?

H40 [fortified whine]

ORIGINAL: Home40

Why are you playing / modding Civ 2 ? Is Civ 3 so unplayably buggy?

H40 [fortified whine]

I have Civ3 and it has its moments.

But it just didn't grab me the way Civ2 MGE always has.

I find Civ2 very moddable in every way, plus I prefer its style of play. In addition, there are a ton of excellent scenarios worth playing.

It all depends on a person's taste and style.

I prefer Civ2 along with Heroes of Might & Magic III.

Other gamers' mileage may vary...

I agree with WarfareI, I have all the Civilizations, but, prefer CIV II MGE over all, it's more challenging in the AI department and you can actually spy and use your own diplomats instead of using that abstract worthless spying/diplomatic system in CIV III.
Plus there are literally 1000's of great mods for CIV II, I like playing MOMjr. (Masters of Magic). The resolution of the graphics are dated of course, but, the gameplay and fun/entertainment factor is still in the high 90's for me.

And after all these years I still haven't played all the scenarios I want to play in Civ2.

And people are still making excellent scenarios with cutting-edge graphics (well as cutting edge as 256 colours can get you - heh).

When I load up a good scenario it's like getting a new game to play [:)]

What about Alpha Centari? Is that one not the BEST of them. CIV2 was great but Alpha is even better. Plus has more modern graphics. If you don't like the sci-fi aspect could it be modded into regular CIV. Thus replacing CIV2 as the preferred program to use?

ORIGINAL: Lebatron

What about Alpha Centari? Is that one not the BEST of them. CIV2 was great but Alpha is even better. Plus has more modern graphics. If you don't like the sci-fi aspect could it be modded into regular CIV. Thus replacing CIV2 as the preferred program to use?

I enjoy Alpha Centauri. The diplomacy is the best aspect of it, plus the "laptop" look of the interface is eye-catching.

Some of the graphics (terrain-wise) could use some improvements.

But overall I enjoy AC alot.

I don't think it has to be an "either/or" situation. You can own both (AC and Civ2) and enjoy both.

Although, while AC is limited to its scifi approach; Civ2 scenarios can be selected from any time in history including Scifi scenarios.

So I think Civ2 is much, much broader in scope than AC, and as such, it has so much more to give in terms of playability.