Addicted to Civilization III

***IronParrot*** · 05-13-2003, 12:00 AM

I started playing it last week and I can't stop. It's such an incredibly time-consuming game, of the sort where it eats up all your hours without you even knowing it. Real life just seems so dull when you're conquering ancient empires.

It brought back memories of my similar addiction to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri a few years ago. I love these games.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-13-2003, 12:48 AM

I played it some too. Or maybe it was the demo...O.o I liked it a good deal (my brother didn't at all), but I didn't think it was Addiction-worthy. Nope, I'm presently addicted to Shadowbane...

Have to have my Daily Dose!

3:30 to 6:00 I get to play it...Elladan, Celebrian, and I each payed equal shares in the big computer, but Elladan majorly monopolises it. :roleyes:

Anglorfin · 05-13-2003, 09:58 AM

I've only ever played Civ2 and I thought that was really good. I didn't even know there was a #3 until now.

***Jonathan*** · 05-13-2003, 10:00 AM

I spent a month playing Civilisation III like a madman. Then suddenly I got tired of the game and I haven't played it ever since.

***gdl96*** · 05-13-2003, 05:59 PM

I only wish I had more time to play Civ III. But I have spent a good deal anyway, and I love the game. However, maybe I feel this cuz I always play on the easiest setting

, but I wish it could be a bit more open ended. Sometimes I don't want to kill off all the other civilizations because then there is nothing else to do. New civilizations should be able to form in the middle of the game and stuff, and scientific development should be more varied to add more depth and diversity to games. But still a blast without these features indeed.

***IronParrot*** · 05-14-2003, 01:54 AM

Maybe it's just me, but there's just something really thrilling about Xerxes of Persia conquering the American infidels by way of cultural assimilation.

Tahquamenon · 05-18-2003, 04:09 PM

does civ III still have the counselors ??? Your majesty our kingdom is the mightiest in the realm ... ? they rocked

markedel · 05-20-2003, 01:42 PM

I could never get into Civ3 the way I got into Civ2. Besides I have recovered from a long Diablo II addiction. That was terrible

***IronParrot*** · 05-27-2003, 07:42 PM

A day or two ago I just finished a rocking good game where I played Gandhi as a rampaging conqueror. I am using all my willpower to refrain from starting another game... arrrrrgh....

The Ben · 05-27-2003, 09:22 PM

Nick (IronParrot) is my brother. He is an ugly git and I suggest that everyone log right of this moment. He has the power to delete all your stuff and make fun of you. You have been warned. The Entmoot is controlled by him. you have been warned.

I wish you all a very fond farewell.

Gwaimir Windgem · 05-27-2003, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Ben
I suggest that everyone log right of this moment.

-moves mouse to "log off"-

Hey, wait a second!

Anyway, good to see you two brothers get along so well.

05-13-2003, 12:00 AM	#1
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Addicted to Civilization III I started playing it last week and I can't stop. It's such an incredibly time-consuming game, of the sort where it eats up all your hours without you even knowing it. Real life just seems so dull when you're conquering ancient empires. It brought back memories of my similar addiction to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri a few years ago. I love these games. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

05-13-2003, 12:48 AM	#2
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I played it some too. Or maybe it was the demo...O.o I liked it a good deal (my brother didn't at all), but I didn't think it was Addiction-worthy. Nope, I'm presently addicted to Shadowbane... Have to have my Daily Dose! 3:30 to 6:00 I get to play it...Elladan, Celebrian, and I each payed equal shares in the big computer, but Elladan majorly monopolises it. :roleyes: __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle Last edited by Gwaimir Windgem : 05-13-2003 at 12:49 AM.

05-13-2003, 10:00 AM	#4
*Jonathan* Entmoot Attorney-General, Equilibrating the Scales of Justice, Administrator ♎ Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 3,891	I spent a month playing Civilisation III like a madman. Then suddenly I got tired of the game and I haven't played it ever since. __________________ An unwritten post is a delightful universe of infinite possibilities. Set down one word, however, and it immediately becomes earthbound. Set down one sentence and it’s halfway to being just like every other bloody entry that’s ever been written. ☻

05-14-2003, 01:54 AM	#6
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Maybe it's just me, but there's just something really thrilling about Xerxes of Persia conquering the American infidels by way of cultural assimilation. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

05-18-2003, 04:09 PM	#7
Tahquamenon Hobbit Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 20	civ III does civ III still have the counselors ??? Your majesty our kingdom is the mightiest in the realm ... ? they rocked __________________ time is money .... money isnt everything .... therefore time isnt everything .... time is relative ...... therefore money is relative .... ouch this hurts www.medievia.com

05-13-2003, 09:58 AM	#3
Anglorfin Alasailon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: college Posts: 861	I've only ever played Civ2 and I thought that was really good. I didn't even know there was a #3 until now. __________________ "and then this hobbit was walking, and then this elf jumped out of a bush and totally flipped out on him while wailing on his guitar." "Anglorfin was tall and straight; his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and fearless and full of anger; his eyes were bright and keen, and his voice like music; on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was great skill."

05-13-2003, 05:59 PM	#5
*gdl96* the greg the admin Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 2,101	I only wish I had more time to play Civ III. But I have spent a good deal anyway, and I love the game. However, maybe I feel this cuz I always play on the easiest setting , but I wish it could be a bit more open ended. Sometimes I don't want to kill off all the other civilizations because then there is nothing else to do. New civilizations should be able to form in the middle of the game and stuff, and scientific development should be more varied to add more depth and diversity to games. But still a blast without these features indeed.

05-20-2003, 01:42 PM	#8
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	I could never get into Civ3 the way I got into Civ2. Besides I have recovered from a long Diablo II addiction. That was terrible __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

05-27-2003, 07:42 PM	#9
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	A day or two ago I just finished a rocking good game where I played Gandhi as a rampaging conqueror. I am using all my willpower to refrain from starting another game... arrrrrgh.... __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

05-27-2003, 09:22 PM	#10
The Ben Really Smelly Orc Join Date: May 2003 Location: i'm not going to tell you. You might locate me. Posts: 325	Nick (IronParrot) is my brother. He is an ugly git and I suggest that everyone log right of this moment. He has the power to delete all your stuff and make fun of you. You have been warned. The Entmoot is controlled by him. you have been warned. I wish you all a very fond farewell. __________________ The Ben is Stronger Than the Sword

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