FIRAXIS may not now be looking for new ideas but other people may be. Being an active and respected member of a forum can also help get you a role as a beta tester sometimes. Mostly though I think we just like talking about Civ more than we like working or playing other games - depending where you are posting from
__________________ To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. H.Poincare