Alright boyz, here we go!!! Civ 5 first impressions & tips thread!

Edward64 · 09-20-2010, 07:10 PM

Let's get it started (finally) for the latest edition of Civilization, arguably one of the greatest computer game series around. For those of you lucky enough to play it Tue morning, the rest of us will be waiting for your first impressions.

Atocep · 09-20-2010, 07:13 PM

I'll be playing at 10am tomorrow morning. Should be able to get some multiplayer impressions later Tuesday and Wednesday as well for those that are interested in that.

Big Fo · 09-20-2010, 07:27 PM

Do we have a Steam ID thread on here? I couldn't find one with a quick search.

I can't wait for tomorrow morning, I should have most of the day free to play this.

CleBrownsfan · 09-20-2010, 07:35 PM

D/L'ing the $60 Steam Edition now... Steam ID is Broth32

mauchow · 09-20-2010, 07:36 PM

will let everyone know. i got an early copy...

its sweet so far..

okay, i'm kidding, i don't have a copy yet.

SackAttack · 09-20-2010, 07:53 PM

Starting this thread when you can't actually play the game yet should be a boxing.

spleen1015 · 09-20-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Starting this thread when you can't actually play the game yet should be a boxing.

No shit. You can't start the thread unless you've played the freaking game!

Buccaneer · 09-20-2010, 07:57 PM

I went ahead and got the Deluxe version from Steam since that did include the soundtrack.

Buccaneer · 09-20-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Starting this thread when you can't actually play the game yet should be a boxing.

That's ok, I started the Civ4 thread just before it was released.

SackAttack · 09-20-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

That's ok, I started the Civ4 thread just before it was released.

Retroactive boxing!

Flasch186 · 09-20-2010, 08:22 PM

this is Bullshit. Making me think the game came out early. Kiss my ass Josh Grobin!

SackAttack · 09-20-2010, 08:32 PM

I'm curious. I have a 24 hour Walmart near me. I wonder if I could get 'em to sell me the game after midnight?

Buccaneer · 09-20-2010, 08:37 PM

I don't see why not. Even Steam users can download/install all of the files, that's no different than installing from a DVD. Both will be activated at the same time. Perhaps it's the other stuff on the DVD that they don't want you to have until Day 0?

Ksyrup · 09-20-2010, 08:39 PM

Yeah, I don't think having the game at midnight is going to let you play it early anymore than the rest of us who downloaded can play it before 10am tomorrow.

SackAttack · 09-20-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I don't see why not. Even Steam users can download/install all of the files, that's no different than installing from a DVD. Both will be activated at the same time. Perhaps it's the other stuff on the DVD that they don't want you to have until Day 0?

What else would be on the DVD, though?

Buccaneer · 09-20-2010, 08:46 PM

If you get the Special Edition, you would have access to the soundtrack CDs, which they may not want you to listen to until release.

Bigsmooth · 09-20-2010, 08:48 PM

Thought this came out the 26th. Gonna be awesome....

Ksyrup · 09-20-2010, 08:49 PM

They might sell you the new Selena Gomez CD, though...

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 01:03 AM

First impression: the retail copy comes with the tech tree wall poster. Yay!

Butter · 09-21-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

First impression: the retail copy comes with the tech tree wall poster. Yay!

Sweet! I'm going to be hitting up Best Buy before I head home from work today so I can have it tonight. I either missed or lost the tech tree out of Civ IV, so this is good news!

spleen1015 · 09-21-2010, 08:17 AM

All of you guys at home today that get to play this in about 43 minutes can all go to hell!

I hate you!

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Sweet! I'm going to be hitting up Best Buy before I head home from work today so I can have it tonight. I either missed or lost the tech tree out of Civ IV, so this is good news!

For sure. I figured with the emphasis on saving dead tree in this version it wouldn't be there, but when I opened it up...a glorious tech tree map was right on top.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

All of you guys at home today that get to play this in about 43 minutes can all go to hell!

I hate you!

How about those of us who are going to get to possibly fail miserably in an attempt to play this in about 43 minutes? Hatred, or empathy?

Abe Sargent · 09-21-2010, 08:20 AM

Icon still won't work.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-21-2010, 09:01 AM

Countdown clock is gone. Icon not working yet. I'm guessing they'll be hammered for a few minutes.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:02 AM

Unlocking! 25%!

Ksyrup · 09-21-2010, 09:03 AM

Yeah, I was on the phone with my wife as she was trying to cancel a reservation online and the steam thing popped up, so I guess it's working. But so am I...

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-21-2010, 09:04 AM

Ah, I logged back out and logged in again and now it's unlocking.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-21-2010, 09:05 AM

LOL......HUGE banner add on the front of Steam saying 'Play Now'.

I've noticed that Civ V has been on top of the sales chart every day despite lots of deals for super cheap games. Amazing how many copies Sid sells. Make a good game and people will come.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Ah, I logged back out and logged in again and now it's unlocking.

Yeah, that's what I did. logged out, clicked the icon, and now up to 37% unlocked.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:07 AM

So much for 'you will be able to play immediately.' Assholes.

Greyroofoo · 09-21-2010, 09:08 AM

Yea, the same thing happened with Dragon Age, damn thing took almost 2 hour to "unlock"

TargetPractice6 · 09-21-2010, 09:08 AM

They must have some NSA caliber encryption on this thing.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:09 AM

I think 'decrypting' is code for 'installing.' The download last night must've been the install file, and since it requires 8 gigs of space post-install...

TargetPractice6 · 09-21-2010, 09:09 AM

IT'S DONE! I'll see you in two weeks, world!

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

IT'S DONE! I'll see you in two weeks, world!

You go to hell. You go to hell and you die.

*gets behind his 42%, huffs, and puffs*

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:15 AM

Reading my tech tree map while I wait on the final 51%. Anybody curious about the policy trees?

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:18 AM

Here we go...please run, please run, please run...

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-21-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TargetPractice6

IT'S DONE! I'll see you in two weeks, world!

Pffffff. Obviously a Civ noob. Everyone knows a Civ game runs for just over 6,000 years, not two weeks.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:35 AM

The good news: the game WILL run on this decrepit machine.

The bad news (or extra-good, depending on your perspective): I think I need to stay logged out of AIM/Y!IM, etc, to minimize outside disruption which might cause the game to lock up or freeze.

But I can run it!

MizzouRah · 09-21-2010, 09:38 AM

Free shipping = maybe get it by Friday?

Butter · 09-21-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

The good news: the game WILL run on this decrepit machine.

The bad news (or extra-good, depending on your perspective): I think I need to stay logged out of AIM/Y!IM, etc, to minimize outside disruption which might cause the game to lock up or freeze.

But I can run it!

You've given hope to us all.

But on a separate note: I'm hating all of you right now. Stupid work.

SackAttack · 09-21-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

You've given hope to us all.

The game defaulted straight to the minimum settings, for what that's worth. Also defaulted to a 'small' map and the shortest game duration. Not sure if changing either of those would screw with my experience.

And, obviously, it doesn't look nearly as pretty as it will when I do get a new machine.

Celeval · 09-21-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

The game defaulted straight to the minimum settings, for what that's worth. Also defaulted to a 'small' map and the shortest game duration. Not sure if changing either of those would screw with my experience.

And, obviously, it doesn't look nearly as pretty as it will when I do get a new machine.

How does it look in the strategic view?

Buccaneer · 09-21-2010, 09:49 AM

Updating Steam took about 30 seconds, now it is verifying the Civ files, slowly: 20% in 2 minutes. Probably lots of uncompressing going on.

Now it is crawling: 1% every 15 seconds.

Alan T · 09-21-2010, 09:52 AM

First impression?

Steam is crap

Still trying to get it to launch.

spleen1015 · 09-21-2010, 09:55 AM

Will my Steam do all of this unlocking and shit even though I'm not there?

Greyroofoo · 09-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Screw England

Ksyrup · 09-21-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Will my Steam do all of this unlocking and shit even though I'm not there?

I believe so. My wife told me that steam was doing something on its own when she was on the computer.

Buccaneer · 09-21-2010, 10:03 AM

Validating took about 10 minutes, now it is downloading the remaining files (expansion, soundtrack, patch?). That will take 20-30 minutes, it appears.

09-20-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	D/L'ing the $60 Steam Edition now... Steam ID is Broth32 __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

09-20-2010, 08:22 PM	#11
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	this is Bullshit. Making me think the game came out early. Kiss my ass Josh Grobin! __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

09-20-2010, 08:39 PM	#14
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yeah, I don't think having the game at midnight is going to let you play it early anymore than the rest of us who downloaded can play it before 10am tomorrow. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-20-2010, 08:49 PM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	They might sell you the new Selena Gomez CD, though... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-21-2010, 08:17 AM	#21
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	All of you guys at home today that get to play this in about 43 minutes can all go to hell! I hate you! __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option? Last edited by spleen1015 : 09-21-2010 at 08:18 AM.

09-20-2010, 07:13 PM	#2
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	I'll be playing at 10am tomorrow morning. Should be able to get some multiplayer impressions later Tuesday and Wednesday as well for those that are interested in that.

09-20-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Do we have a Steam ID thread on here? I couldn't find one with a quick search. I can't wait for tomorrow morning, I should have most of the day free to play this.

09-20-2010, 07:36 PM	#5
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	will let everyone know. i got an early copy... its sweet so far.. okay, i'm kidding, i don't have a copy yet.

09-20-2010, 07:53 PM	#6
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Starting this thread when you can't actually play the game yet should be a boxing.

09-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#8
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I went ahead and got the Deluxe version from Steam since that did include the soundtrack.

09-20-2010, 08:32 PM	#12
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I'm curious. I have a 24 hour Walmart near me. I wonder if I could get 'em to sell me the game after midnight?

09-20-2010, 08:37 PM	#13
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I don't see why not. Even Steam users can download/install all of the files, that's no different than installing from a DVD. Both will be activated at the same time. Perhaps it's the other stuff on the DVD that they don't want you to have until Day 0?

09-20-2010, 08:46 PM	#16
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	If you get the Special Edition, you would have access to the soundtrack CDs, which they may not want you to listen to until release.

09-20-2010, 08:48 PM	#17
Bigsmooth College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006	Thought this came out the 26th. Gonna be awesome....

09-21-2010, 01:03 AM	#19
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	First impression: the retail copy comes with the tech tree wall poster. Yay!

09-21-2010, 08:20 AM	#24
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Icon still won't work. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

09-21-2010, 09:01 AM	#25
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Countdown clock is gone. Icon not working yet. I'm guessing they'll be hammered for a few minutes.

09-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#26
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Unlocking! 25%!

09-21-2010, 09:03 AM	#27
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yeah, I was on the phone with my wife as she was trying to cancel a reservation online and the steam thing popped up, so I guess it's working. But so am I... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-21-2010, 09:04 AM	#28
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Ah, I logged back out and logged in again and now it's unlocking.

09-21-2010, 09:05 AM	#29
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	LOL......HUGE banner add on the front of Steam saying 'Play Now'. I've noticed that Civ V has been on top of the sales chart every day despite lots of deals for super cheap games. Amazing how many copies Sid sells. Make a good game and people will come.

09-21-2010, 09:07 AM	#31
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	So much for 'you will be able to play immediately.' Assholes.

09-21-2010, 09:08 AM	#32
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Yea, the same thing happened with Dragon Age, damn thing took almost 2 hour to "unlock"

09-21-2010, 09:08 AM	#33
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	They must have some NSA caliber encryption on this thing.

09-21-2010, 09:09 AM	#34
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I think 'decrypting' is code for 'installing.' The download last night must've been the install file, and since it requires 8 gigs of space post-install...

09-21-2010, 09:15 AM	#37
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Reading my tech tree map while I wait on the final 51%. Anybody curious about the policy trees?

09-21-2010, 09:18 AM	#38
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Here we go...please run, please run, please run...

09-21-2010, 09:35 AM	#40
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	The good news: the game WILL run on this decrepit machine. The bad news (or extra-good, depending on your perspective): I think I need to stay logged out of AIM/Y!IM, etc, to minimize outside disruption which might cause the game to lock up or freeze. But I can run it!

09-21-2010, 09:38 AM	#41
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Free shipping = maybe get it by Friday?

09-21-2010, 09:49 AM	#45
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Updating Steam took about 30 seconds, now it is verifying the Civ files, slowly: 20% in 2 minutes. Probably lots of uncompressing going on. Now it is crawling: 1% every 15 seconds. Last edited by Buccaneer : 09-21-2010 at 09:50 AM.

09-21-2010, 09:52 AM	#46
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	First impression? Steam is crap Still trying to get it to launch. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

09-21-2010, 09:55 AM	#47
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Will my Steam do all of this unlocking and shit even though I'm not there? __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

09-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#48
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Screw England

09-21-2010, 10:03 AM	#50
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Validating took about 10 minutes, now it is downloading the remaining files (expansion, soundtrack, patch?). That will take 20-30 minutes, it appears.

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