Civ3 developer update - wonders!!!

ixnay · September 7, 2001, 15:49

OK, to summarize: wonders are assigned a value that corresponds with civ unique traits (milatiristic, etc.) If a civ with those traits buiilds that wonder, a golden age is triggered!! Small wonders (not called minor, apparently) never become obsolete, and require events, such as Wall Street requiring 5 banks and SDI which requires Integrated defense and 5 SAM batteries.

The diplomat · September 7, 2001, 15:52

The news about wonders is wonderful!!!
Firaxis is really emphasizing gameplay for civ3. I think the game is really going to have that addictive gameplay that we have come to love about civ!

Gramphos · September 7, 2001, 15:56

Is that screen a snap from the Wonder *movie*?

ixnay · September 7, 2001, 15:59

Not sure if its a movie or an animation or a still picture...

tniem · September 7, 2001, 16:11

By building major wonders that fufil your civs attribute you can start a golden age. That means there is a peaceful way of having your golden age.

This is huge news.

To quote Dan:

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If the attributes of the Wonders you've completed match your Civ's strengths, you will trigger a Golden Age. For example, the Chinese are "Militaristic" and "Industrious". If they build The Art of War and Hoover Dam, this satisfies both strengths and a Golden Age would begin. A far better tact for the Chinese would be to build the Great Wall, which satisfies both strengths at once and would immediately trigger a Chinese Golden Age upon completion

Either we asked and Firaxis listened or they knew all along that only a militaristic golden age just wasn't right. Either way I am happy to see the change.

tniem · September 7, 2001, 16:13

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Originally posted by Kyller
Not sure if its a movie or an animation or a still picture...

I am pretty sure they have said no wonder movies. They simply interupt the world they are trying to create. Besides it says "Sir we have completed The Oracle in Rome.

So I would have to say it is just a still image.

Gramphos · September 7, 2001, 16:15

Yes, we have a peaceful trigger, and they have changed the abilities of China.

I like the first one, about the second one: damned! I was going to play as Chinese because of their abilities.

Gramphos · September 7, 2001, 16:17

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Originally posted by tniem
I am pretty sure they have said no wonder movies. They simply interupt the world they are trying to create. Besides it says "Sir we have completed The Oracle in Rome.

So I would have to say it is just a still image.

I think that too, but someone said it would be clips. That is what the stars are for.

Edward · September 10, 2001, 13:43

Hurray for the peaceful Golden age trigger!

Will the game remember whether or not we've already had a Golden Age? Can you get two Golden Ages for your civilization in a single game, one by unique unit victory and another by building the appropriate great wonder(s)? If I win a battle with my Chinese "rider" and have 20 turns of Golden Age, can I subsequently (or previously) also gain a second 20 turns of Golden Age in the same game by building the Great Wall?