MESSAGE FROM SID! (yes!)

March 23, 2000, 18:22

it's Firaxis day today

http://apolyton.net/news/000323sid.shtml
http://apolyton.net/civ3

Imran Siddiqui · March 23, 2000, 18:38

WOOHOO!

quote:

You've already heard a few of the new ideas and innovations that are going into Civ III and there are many, many more to come! We're focusing heavily on the areas of trade and commerce and the role they played in mankind's development throughout history. We think it will be fun to be able to corner the market by specializing in the production of oil, or wheeling and dealing with other civilizations to achieve mutual economic benefits or to cut off resources to a powerful enemy.

You'll also see major new developments in our combat system. For the first time you'll be able to conduct sweeping military invasions using brand new units and military features, including leaders and armies. Another area of focus is diplomacy. We made great progress in the diplomacy system in Alpha Centauri and we plan to radically advance the diplomacy in Civ III by giving the player more power to construct deals to match any situation.

YES! YES! Corner the market in trade and deny products to enemies! WOW! and I like the armies idea! And Sid is leading development! YES! Such a happy day!

The diplomat · March 23, 2000, 18:49

Wow!! I'm speachless!!

Thanks so much Sid for the update!
I am so very excited about the features that civ3 will have!! Trade and commerce, combat with armies and leaders and a radically improved diplomacy, all sound absolutely fantastic. I am especially excited about the new radically improved diplomacy. It is my favorite part if the game.

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Narck · March 23, 2000, 19:13

Awesome!

It's great to know that they actually used the LIST

Seeker · March 23, 2000, 19:38

At last! A great sign for future developments...

Thunderfall · March 23, 2000, 19:49

greaaaaaaaaaaaaat!

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Slingshot · March 23, 2000, 20:27

Thank you Sid for the update.

And thanks for MarkG/DanQ for all the hard work - making this a site that the pros consider worth visiting

raingoon · March 23, 2000, 20:36

This is a great day for Markos and Dan, and I think everyone who loves the game, whether they've found their way to Apolyton yet or not.

It sounds like Sid is talking about something like an energy resource model with mention of resources and cornering the market, etc. Thanks to Sid for the good news. It all sounds just FAR too cool...
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March 23, 2000, 21:11

I'm not convinced that Sid Meir actually exists.

The truth is out there.

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korn469 · March 23, 2000, 21:30

WOW!

i'm looking forward to civ3! it sounds like it's going to be great! too bad it's going to take forever to get here...well at least Ion Storm (daikatana) isn't developing it

korn469

War4ever · March 23, 2000, 21:41

wow this puts my fears on hold.... sounds like alot of work has been done on this game already..... i like the direction they are taking as well...... Way to go Sid.... i hope civ 3 is as innovative as the origional

MidKnight Lament · March 23, 2000, 22:28

Yeah, baby, yeah!!!

I think I'm going to print this out and stick it on my wall!

- MKL
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yin26 · March 23, 2000, 22:45

The List strikes again.

March 23, 2000, 23:29

*sniff* *sniff*

Thanks Sid.

Theben · March 24, 2000, 01:41

It's good to know...

Youngsun · March 24, 2000, 02:19

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FinnishGuy · March 24, 2000, 03:32

OK, feeling better now.

Atahualpa · March 24, 2000, 03:52

Go Sid! Go!

Grier · March 24, 2000, 04:38

It would have been good if sid had left comments on some of the ideas so that we could improve some of the ideas more. But knowing that he has read them and is even going so far as to use some of them. I think all games companies should disband their R&D and just allow everyone at Apolyton to generate ideas for them!

March 24, 2000, 04:47

Hooray!

FinnishGuy · March 24, 2000, 05:04

Hugo, your thumb points the wrong way.

Thunderfall · March 24, 2000, 05:12

youngsun, do u really need 20 smilies?

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Youngsun · March 24, 2000, 07:26

No Thunderfall. I was really half surprised and half happy when I saw the message from Sid. Guess this forum will be vigourous as past days due to overwhelming stimulation.

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Robert Plomp · March 24, 2000, 07:50

Great !

I'm really looking forward to the game !
Can I already pre-order it somewhere

CyberShy

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CyberShy: Read Here

DanS: I have every intention of answering your questions when I have time to research and answer them fully.
For the record.....still waiting for his answers.
DanS after he read my signature: Cybershy: as things are going, you will have that signature for quite some time.

Stefu · March 24, 2000, 09:41

Wow! Excellent! Improved trade and diplomacy, combat with armies and leaders...

But Sid still hasn't said if religion is in. Come one, I want to know if all my work has been naught

Adm.Naismith · March 24, 2000, 09:45

CyberShy, no need to pre-order. With a great P.R. move Firaxis will give to us at Apolyton five hundred copies of CIV III for free, to send as a gift to the Apolytoner that most contribute with their effort to the design of the game

Ok, it's only a dream, but if you think twice, that will be only around a 15 thousand dollars to give away for Firaxis, where it will end to be a really smart move IMO.

It will be very cost/effective also relating to common Advertising cost and an investment on enthusiastic users: how many of us will be harsh about some "first release" glitches and bugs if the game will be a thank gift from Firaxis?

Sid, are you still reading?

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korn469 · March 24, 2000, 10:09

maybe instead of 500 copies of the final game they should give Apolyton 500 copies of the beta test and actually listen to a few of our beta test suggestions...i'd be way more than happy with that

korn469

Zanzibar · March 24, 2000, 10:19

YES

Psst: Sid, when? I feel I can't wait any more. OK, if it takes time to make it good, then I'll wait

. Just make it awesome.

Robert Plomp · March 24, 2000, 10:32

C'mon, we shouldn't be that selfish !

Understand it must be confusing for SID that he's working on a game, puts time and money in it, posts a message, and then the replies he receives are all like "I wanna have it for freeeeee"

That's not a fair thing !!

CyberShy

Ps. Mr. Meier, will I receive a free copy for saying this ?

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ghen: I still don't know your viewpoints though Quite a confusing individual..
CyberShy: Read Here

DanS: I have every intention of answering your questions when I have time to research and answer them fully.
For the record.....still waiting for his answers.
DanS after he read my signature: Cybershy: as things are going, you will have that signature for quite some time.

Bohlen · March 24, 2000, 11:57

I'm even more excited now. Thanks, Sid! The fact that you even consider our ideas is a great testament to your commitment to design a game that is in a league of its own. Listening to the customers on what can be better in Civ3 shows how modest you and your team are. There's always room for improvement, right?