Play the World: Last Chance?

FrostyBoy · July 4, 2002, 08:50

Is anyone concerned that this addon will probably be the last addon for Civ3?

I'm concerned mostly about the absense of a few things that are practically needed, especially considering the fact that probably over half the units created so far, are futuristic ones and Civ3 really requires a new era for it, all Firaxis has to do is add a blank era, which modders can fill in.

Dr. Stiby · July 4, 2002, 09:01

Posted in the wrong form, methinks!

FrostyBoy · July 4, 2002, 11:18

nahh, this has a lot of general stuff related to it

alva · July 4, 2002, 12:44

hhmm A general maybe

I'm guessing there will be one more, unless of PTW
are really bad.
From a commercial point of view it makes sence to do so.
but also to 'give in' to the fanbase,
and hey, why patch it for free, if al you need to do is add a few things and sell it for good money

(btw: i'm not being negative or cynical here.
I would do the same and don't blame them in any way for it. I like the game and it is good enough to sell some more PTW's

)

Alex · July 4, 2002, 13:13

If PTW becomes a best-seller, boosting at the same time the Civ3's sales, then I guess that a new addon is a possibility, much like what have been happening to The Sims.

alva · July 4, 2002, 14:08

umm , the sims meet civ3, now this could be interesting

. It would make one hell of a diplacy model, that's for sure

Carver · July 4, 2002, 14:41

we give:
Military Tradition

Joan d"ark gives:
200 gold
wines
and miscellaneous favours

Alex · July 4, 2002, 14:43

Quote:

Originally posted by alva848
umm , the sims meet civ3, now this could be interesting

. It would make one hell of a diplacy model, that's for sure

Hmm... I would love to start tickling Joan...

daveroswell · July 4, 2002, 15:19

I don't know---most addons or sequals to my most beloved games have dissapointed me: for example Alpha Centuri or Age of Empires. Sid seems to be the only guy to hit the nail on the head on the same idea more than once. Civ 3 is one of those delightful exceptions, however there is a time where you can only go so far (although I have to admit that good ol Mr. Meir is the king of successfull "sequal" games).

asleepathewheel · July 4, 2002, 15:45

I would think there would be multiple expansions, but dependent on sales of ptw. hopefully there will be another or 2 after ptw.

I want the ToT multimaps, but perhaps something like that will only come with a total new release or civ4

zulu9812 · July 4, 2002, 17:52

Quote:

Originally posted by daveroswell
(although I have to admit that good ol Mr. Meir is the king of successfull "sequal" games).

As far as I know, Sid Meier has never made a sequel. He certainly didn't make Civ II or III

zulu9812 · July 4, 2002, 17:54

oops - double post. Frickin' slow Apolyton connection times...

GoodFella · July 5, 2002, 02:49

Just hope it ain't Catherine givin you those favors, or worse, Ghandi.

notyoueither · July 5, 2002, 03:20

There have been hints of a future beyond PtW. Keep your fingers crossed.

Adm.Naismith · July 5, 2002, 06:14

I don't think you'll see any other game expansion after PTW. A couple of patch, maybe.

In PC Format interview (mentioned in Civ III news here at Apolyton) Sid answered a question about a future Civ 4.

His reply is that he can't imagine anything left out of Civ III (PTW) that should be included in a future Civ 4.

He only left the door open, mentioning the usual gap of years between the others Civ releases. "Don't hold your breath", seems the message.

BTW, Civ is not The Sim, with its endless number of expansions, that resemble me the accessories available for Barbie, the famous "merchandise doll".

Solver · July 6, 2002, 08:00

Do you remember, Firaxians said there "might" eventually be another add on to Civ 3. Wouldn't be bad, you can always improve the game. Not by huge steps, so that it would be a sequel, but by minor ones rather, so that it would be an expansion.

Again, I must repeat that sometimes you feel Civ 3 misses the "touch of Sid". Just why didn't he work on the game? If so, a few weaknesses of it would certainly be gone.

ThePlagueRat · July 7, 2002, 23:19

Anyone here having actual positive expectations to this?

alva · July 7, 2002, 23:58

Quote:

Originally posted by ThePlagueRat
Anyone here having actual positive expectations to this?

I personally thin PTW is going to be very good
and well worth the money

And no, I'm not on any FIRAXIAN paylist

monkspider · July 8, 2002, 04:16

For being so early on, I am quite surprised at how warmly Firaxis has embraced the idea of a second XP. Even going to so far as to suggest that the Hebrews won't be in PTW but probably will be in the next XP. So if I were a betting man, I would bet firmly on another XP being released at some point.

Andydog · July 8, 2002, 04:57

Perhaps the plan is to release XP without future eras, and then later release a future era add on. That would put Civ3 back into the headlines and give flagging sales of XP a boost.

Seems the logical strategy - it would generate maximum dosh.

Also, Firaxis hasn't confirmed that eras can be modded. I'm half expecting that it will be very difficult to create worth while future scenarios with the new editor.

Dimorier Maximus · July 9, 2002, 15:21

Yeah, the editor that they are so proud of isn't as flexible as those Civ2 text files...they hardcode too much into games these days.