August 23, 2001, 12:19
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Apolyton CS Co-Founder
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it's Official: CIV3 IS NOW IN BETA!
Just got word from Firaxis that Civ3 is now in beta!
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Just wanted to let you know that Sid Meier’s Civilization III hit beta this week.
Firaxis declares a game in beta when all features (big and small) are in the game and working, placeholder art has been replaced by final art, the game is playing well and the code is solid.
The programming team is now dedicated to fixing bugs detected by the beta testers and the art team is playing the game with an eye towards making sure their art assets are displayed correctly.
Civ III is set for release in October 2001 and we're quite sure it will be the ultimate Civilization experience!
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August 23, 2001, 12:21
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Deity
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*excitement level goes up a notch*
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August 23, 2001, 12:28
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Prince
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YES! YES! 
So it will be October after all.
So that means the game will be no good, according to yin.. 
Gonna be one hell of a christmas this year!
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August 23, 2001, 12:31
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Prince
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On the other hand it was obvious:
1 civ of the week;
16 civs;
first civ of the week on 10/8;
will mean that the last civ of the week will be on 27/10...
Obviously after that the release date is scheduled... 
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August 23, 2001, 12:33
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King
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Quick, someone hand me a towel. This puddle of drool at my feet keeps getting larger and larger. 
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August 23, 2001, 12:35
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*watches number of people trying to hack Firaxis shoot up*
Well, I can't say I'm terribly excited, but to know that its coming out soon is good......
*Readies release date camping in front of Electroni Boutique gear*
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August 23, 2001, 12:35
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Prince
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Originally posted by campmajor!
On the other hand it was obvious:
1 civ of the week;
16 civs;
first civ of the week on 10/8;
will mean that the last civ of the week will be on 27/10...
Obviously after that the release date is scheduled...
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Actually Dan said several times they are going to feature civs of the week AFTER the release date, so we knew it already it is going to be before 27 October 
EDIT: sp 
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August 23, 2001, 12:39
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Woohoo. Woohoo.
Really, folks. Even if Civ3 is beta, IT STILL DOESN'T MEAN I GET TO PLAY IT NOW! Grr.
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August 23, 2001, 12:43
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Do they need some more testers?
Count me in if they need 
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August 23, 2001, 13:05
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King
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Yaaaaaaaahooooooo! Whoooooohooooo! Eeeeeeeeyaaa!
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August 23, 2001, 13:27
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Deity
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Yuhooooooooooooo! I'll play it soon! Yes, I will, despite the resolution thingies.
Waiting to see screenshots with "real graphics".
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August 23, 2001, 13:30
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Yay! One more step closer!
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August 23, 2001, 13:41
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King
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It won't be long now, people!
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August 23, 2001, 13:42
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finally....i hope my system can play it.....
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August 23, 2001, 13:48
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Warlord
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I wonder if this means the next round of screen shots (if there is a next round) will contain the finalized art - e.g. no more holder images in the city production screen.
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August 23, 2001, 13:51
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Prince
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Originally posted by Martinus
Actually Dan said several times they are going to feature civs of the week AFTER the release date, so we knew it already it is going to be before 27 October
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I don't understand why so many people have attempted to link the two. What does a webpage's updates have to do with a release date? Let's assume for argument that they were. What would be the purpose to coincide the final civ of the week with the release date anyway? To increase sales because the final civ was posted which only a fractional minority of potential buyers will see?
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August 23, 2001, 13:55
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Warlord
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August 23, 2001, 13:55
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Prince
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Originally posted by Pembleton
I don't understand why so many people have attempted to link the two. What does a webpage's updates have to do with a release date? Let's assume for argument that they were. What would be the purpose to coincide the final civ of the week with the release date anyway? To increase sales because the final civ was posted which only a fractional minority of potential buyers will see?
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Exactly. I mean while we follow every move of Firaxis now, we are freaks, not the norm
Most buyers will start visit the website once the game hits the shelves. And it is mostly for them - after all how many of you won't buy Civ 3 before seeing exact stats of F-15?
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August 23, 2001, 13:56
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Warlord
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Demo Demo Demo Im getting Dizzy!
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August 23, 2001, 13:59
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Warlord
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*starts to dance a wild twist in the living room*
Aaaaleeeluuujaaaa! Hurrrrrraaaaaayyyyyy! Yubiiiiiiiiiiiii!
Nuf' said (or screamed  )
FIRAXIS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
*hoping his nor exaggurating (sp?)*
Seriously though, I hope thay can keep up with their reputation.
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August 23, 2001, 14:17
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Warlord
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I am definitely excited with anticipation.
The more I read at Civ3.com about the features the game has, the more and more excited I get about how wonderful a game it really is going to be.
I have no doubt that Civ III will be the TBS game to have for a long time to come. I also have no doubt that its replayability, and thus its longevity, will be incredible.
I have not had this much anticipation for a game in a long time.
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August 23, 2001, 14:20
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King
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Now let's just hope that Civ3 is not another CTP... 
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Jasonian22: Bill, you are STILL young and stupid."
"is it normal to imaginne dartrh vader and myself in a tjhreee way with some hot chick? i'ts always been my fantasy" - Dis
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August 23, 2001, 14:37
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Oh please Different company, different publisher, different everything. Firaxis is doing this thing right every step of the way, from what i've seen, and this is definately my most anticipated game of all time.
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August 23, 2001, 14:43
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Prince
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Im glad they are completing the game before release, they could have gone along the path of Anarchy Online, though I dont think they would dare due to the risk of someone on this forum going mad and declaring a holy war against Firaxis.
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August 23, 2001, 15:04
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Warlord
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This is certainly the place you would find someone to go postal.
I know I would.
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August 23, 2001, 15:41
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Prince
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its not a beta we ca sign up for?
how dissapointing..
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August 23, 2001, 16:32
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*starts saving to get a decent computer*
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August 23, 2001, 17:02
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Can we finally see some modern day screenshots now please? You know, with railways and modern units?
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August 23, 2001, 17:20
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Prince
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This is good news.
To bad I have to wait until december to buy it, or else I fear I will fail my exams
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August 23, 2001, 17:31
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yea. this is an evil ploy by friaxis for me to mess up my PSATS.
i wont be able to get heavily into civ3 until december, after iv'e submitted all my grades/crap to MIT.
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