Civ VII

[sswilson]

Downloading now.

 

[great_big_abyss]

Ooh, exciting.

I don't usually buy games at release, though, preferring to wait until they come on sale a year or so down the road. And Civ has such long life for each of its iterations. Heck, I only just bought Civ VI a few years ago, after all the expansions had already come out for it.

 

[Lysrin]

Yes exciting! Interested in your first impressions when you're ready.

 

[sswilson]

Ooh, exciting.

I don't usually buy games at release, though, preferring to wait until they come on sale a year or so down the road. And Civ has such long life for each of its iterations. Heck, I only just bought Civ VI a few years ago, after all the expansions had already come out for it.

Civ 6 didn't really appeal to me until a few years ago (pretty much after all of the DLC had dropped). I kept going back to it to try, but it never really convinced me to switch over from Civ 5 until either during (or possibly post) covid. I suspect Civ VII is going to take me a similarly long time to warm up to.

Not sure how other folks treat Civ.... it's "comfort food" for me in that after all these years I still enjoy devoting a couple of days to doing pretty much the same scenarios as I've done countless times before.

Yes exciting! Interested in your first impressions when you're ready.

Will do, but I'm not sure I'm going to jump on it first thing.

 

[Lysrin]

*snip*
Will do, but I'm not sure I'm going to jump on it first thing.

Well okay then... fine...

 

[great_big_abyss]

Civ 6 didn't really appeal to me until a few years ago (pretty much after all of the DLC had dropped). I kept going back to it to try, but it never really convinced me to switch over from Civ 5 until either during (or possibly post) covid. I suspect Civ VII is going to take me a similarly long time to warm up to.

Not sure how other folks treat Civ.... it's "comfort food" for me in that after all these years I still enjoy devoting a couple of days to doing pretty much the same scenarios as I've done countless times before.


Will do, but I'm not sure I'm going to jump on it first thing.

I play Civ for a few weeks at a time, about once a year or so. Like you, it's 'comfort food'. Something to play when I get tired of other games. I've been slowly upping my difficulty level. Started on Civ I when I was a kid, playing on Settler. Last few years have been Prince/King. Lately I've been playing Immortal. Tried my hand at Deity yesterday, and got my ass kicked in the first 50 turns by the AI (declared war, and just can't defend my cities).


Just looking at it on Steam. First of all - $90 for the basic game - Alright, I get that's what modern games cost these days. Still expensive.
But then an extra $40 for the deluxe edition? What does that get you? Other than the ability to play the game 5 days before it officially releases?

 

[sswilson]

I play Civ for a few weeks at a time, about once a year or so. Like you, it's 'comfort food'. Something to play when I get tired of other games.


Just looking at it on Steam. First of all - $90 for the basic game - Alright, I get that's what modern games cost these days. Still expensive.
But then an extra $40 for the deluxe edition? What does that get you? Other than the ability to play the game 5 days before it officially releases?

It gets you the first bit of DLC (a couple of different leaders)?

The deluxe version (steam key) was $90 pre-order on humble bundle.

Buy Sid Meier's Civilization VII Deluxe Edition from the Humble Store

Expand the strategic horizons of your empire and enjoy more options for your reign with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII Deluxe Edition!Deluxe Edition includes:• Full base game• Advanced Access - play the game early on February 6, 2025• Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack• Crossroads of the World Collection...

www.humblebundle.com

This is what's listed as extra for the "deluxe" version

• Tecumseh and Shawnee Pack
• Crossroads of the World Collection, with post-launch content featuring 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more!
• Deluxe Content Pack, which includes:
- 2 leader personas
- 4 profile customizations
- 1 alternate scout skin

ADVANCED ACCESS
Play Civilization VII on February 6, 2025, up to 5 days ahead of the official launch date.

TECUMSEH AND SHAWNEE PACK
This content pack adds the leader Tecumseh and the Shawnee civilization to Civilization VII!

Tecumseh specializes in diplomacy and defense. His unique ability, Nicaakiyakoolaakwe, increases food, production, and combat strength based on the number of allied city-states.

Shawnee is an Exploration Age civilization that excels at utilizing natural resources. Their unique ability, Nepekifaki, gives more food for settlements built on river tiles but slightly reduces food for any cities not built on rivers. Its associated wonder is the Serpent Mound.

CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD COLLECTION
Explore new possibilities for your personalized empire with post-launch add-on content, including 2 new leaders, 4 new civilizations, 4 new wonders, a special cosmetic bonus, and more! Full details of the Crossroads of the World Collection will be revealed at a later date.

DELUXE CONTENT PACK
2 leader personas
Each persona offers a new variant of an existing leader, including a different outfit and background for that leader, new gameplay bonuses, and an alternative agenda that reflects a different side of their personality! The two personas included in this edition will be revealed at a later date.

4 profile customizations
Embellish your player profile with these cosmetic customizations, including a striking new badge, a regal new title, an ornate new banner, and an eye-catching new portrait that will all make you stand out from other players!

1 alternate scout skin
Give your scout recon unit a brand new look with this cosmetic outfit!

 

[Marzipan]

I think the only game I ever paid retail for was Battlefield 2142...everything else has been on sale ONLY.

 

[Lysrin]

I think the only game I ever paid retail for was Battlefield 2142...everything else has been on sale ONLY.

Amateur...

 

[Marzipan]

Amateur...

at least I can install 24H2 with no problems, LoLoL!!!