"Name Landmark" Feature

Andemagne · July 30, 2002, 14:00

is there a "Name Landmark" Feature, similar to SMAC one, in Civ3?

if there is, where can I find it?
if there isn't, wouldn't it be cool to have one?

Willem · July 30, 2002, 14:31

Sorry, that's not been included. Personally I could care less.

zulu9812 · July 30, 2002, 16:06

I'd love to see it

Sean · July 30, 2002, 17:29

A name land feature would be nice for two reasons; 1) It adds atmoshere and a sense of history to one's game, 2) It is plain practicle on very large maps, to help you find your way around.

DRoseDARs · July 30, 2002, 18:32

I entirely agree that a Landmark Naming feature would [have been / be] a good addition to have in the game, like the aforementioned SMAC. Someone should tell Firaxis 'bout this one for their up-and-coming PTW expansion... ;-)

Kyle · July 30, 2002, 19:13

Best I can remember, I rarely used it with SMAC, but it would be a nice touch to have them, especially on fictional scenarios.

GhengisFarb™ · July 30, 2002, 20:18

I agree it'd be nice to name battlefields.

Inverse Icarus · July 31, 2002, 01:52

it'd help in the civ3 demogame

ixnay · July 31, 2002, 01:58

I too, would like to see this in PTW.

ChaotikVisions · July 31, 2002, 03:28

It was kinda fun, but not an essential thing. Was nice to name the shallow ocean that once was the Morganite territory the "New Spartan Sea" though, heh. I also liked assigning names to various landmasses I controlled.

GhengisFarb™ · July 31, 2002, 07:25

I think it would allow for more in-depth scenarios.

Deathwalker · July 31, 2002, 08:56

I dont thik it matters. I never used in SMAC. There are more important things to put in PTW

Amadan · July 31, 2002, 09:03

Never used it in SMAC.
More substance for future expansions, less fluff.

Demerzel · July 31, 2002, 09:13

Useful if it was in combination with a quick location jump function, i.e. similiar to 'c' atm but more like a RTS game in that you would specify CTRL-1 to point to a certain point on the map, CTRL-2 to another, etc...

Would make airlifts from continent to continent a heck of a lot easier if you could quick-jump rather than scrolling or using the mini-map.

Gangerolf · July 31, 2002, 10:13

this i want to see!

GhengisFarb™ · July 31, 2002, 10:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Deathwalker
I dont thik it matters. I never used in SMAC. There are more important things to put in PTW

I agree, but I'd still like to see it!

Andemagne · August 3, 2002, 17:54

Bump! hopefully someone at Firaxis sees this.

Zylka · August 4, 2002, 01:50

I really don't see how this feature is relevant to anything...

notyoueither · August 4, 2002, 05:51

Quote:

Originally posted by Zylka
I really don't see how this feature is relevant to anything...

Quite a reach in the quest for 500.

Couldn't you have rewarded us with something more interesting to look at?

Shogun Gunner · August 4, 2002, 09:31

Count me in. I would love to see this feature.

Jon Shafer · August 4, 2002, 13:54

Jeff said that most of PtW is done now, and only imperative things would be included from this point on (the last turnchat). I'd love to see it, but don't hold your breath...

PMLF · August 4, 2002, 14:00

I think "name landmarks" should be included. I am sure this is quite easy to add to the game.

Andemagne · August 4, 2002, 15:52

post your comments here also.

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthrea...61#post1183269

Hagbart · August 4, 2002, 16:11

It would be cool to name landmarks in multiplayer... like where you won a battle or conquered some land or so

Alex · August 4, 2002, 20:01

Is it important? Not really. Would it be cool? Oh, yeah...

mwaf · August 5, 2002, 05:36

I definitely support the "Landmark feature" idea.

Even thoguh it might not seem as an essential part of the gameplay, Civ is about making our own alternative histroy and what is a history book without names?

Grumbold · August 5, 2002, 07:19

It would be useful for historical scenarios and I was an ardent champion of unique terrain tiles as well as names for Civ 3. One of the nicest things about exploring the map in Conquest of the New World was the discovery of nameable items, be it the tallest mountain, longest river or the like. Just a feelgood frill and utterly unimportant to those who are focussing purely on optimal expansion of course

GhengisFarb™ · August 5, 2002, 13:04

Quote:

Originally posted by Hagbart
It would be cool to name landmarks in multiplayer... like where you won a battle or conquered some land or so

It would be REAL nice in multiplayer, especially if the victor gets to name it and you taunt the other players!

"Mountains whereupon I spanked Lord Auger right mightily"

"The Tomb of Ming"

"Rusted Valley of Panzers"

Non Flammable · August 5, 2002, 18:15

Of course it isn't necessary or revelant, it is a fluff feature. Not saying that is bad, that's just what it is. I for one would like it, as I was one to use it a lot in SMAC. It adds color and personality to the game, and that is something you can't ever have too much of.

Kuciwalker · August 5, 2002, 19:46

This wouldn't be particularly hard to add, would it? It wouldn't take much time at all.