Wow, I'm disappointed..

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 13:09

The site update happened at least 45 seconds ago, and no one's posted about it yet

Dan

Rhysie · October 12, 2001, 13:11

It's not normally done this early in the day, its unexpected

Th0mas · October 12, 2001, 13:12

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Originally posted by Dan Magaha FIRAXIS
The site update happened at least 45 seconds ago, and no one's posted about it yet

Dan

This is blatant advertising......

Why would I want to go to a CIV III site anyway?

seee yooooo theeerrreeeee guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuyyyyyyyyys

Acemo · October 12, 2001, 13:12

I was just going to

the main page isn't updated, but i see that the civ of the week is

Thanks Dan, I really appreciate the way you put up with a lot of crap from people just trying to cause strife.

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 13:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Rhysie
It's not normally done this early in the day, its unexpected

Pavlov would be so pleased!

If there is one thing you ought to know about me, it's that I live for the unexpected.

Dan

ColdWizard · October 12, 2001, 13:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan Magaha FIRAXIS If there is one thing you ought to know about me, it's that I live for the unexpected.

Dan

does that mean there will be MP on release?

Jason Beaudoin · October 12, 2001, 13:25

Dan: I really like these historical summaries. Who's doing them? Are you an inspiring historian?

Always an interesting read.

Good work. Nice artwork too!

Asesino_Virtual · October 12, 2001, 13:25

Dan, would u like to explain why u dont make an update of the Ask The Team???

I dont wanna know which is the special unit of a civ, u just wanna know some details about the game. By the way, a gold review will be posted in civ3.com????.

Thanks and sorry if i was a bit rude with u Dan.

Pembleton · October 12, 2001, 13:27

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Originally posted by Asesino_Virtual

Dan can't hear you. That's what PLONK means.

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 13:33

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Originally posted by Jason Beaudoin
Dan: I really like these historical summaries. Who's doing them? Are you an inspiring historian?

Always an interesting read.

Good work. Nice artwork too!

Most of the earlier ones were written by me (you know, the ones that tried so hard to be funny, but usually came up pathetically short

while lately I've been relying on Civilopedia text written by two of our testers, Dr. Rex Martin "Doc Martin" and Jason Gleason. This week I was just fresh out of funny material so I used the Civilopedia text nearly verbatim, sometimes I will throw in a one-liner or two to lighten it up a bit, it all depends on how my week has been going

Dan

drake · October 12, 2001, 13:36

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Originally posted by ColdWizard

does that mean there will be MP on release?

Whoops.......question ducked

I havent been to the civ 3 site in months....I guess I'm old fashioned but I like surprises. I like not knowing what a game will be like. Its more fun that way, as you get to discover the game yourself.....not have it outlined in detail before you already pick it up.

ixnay · October 12, 2001, 13:39

The MP question is answered on the updated FAQ: MP will not ship with civ3.

TechWins · October 12, 2001, 13:41

Wow, the cavalry unit is very good.

I have a question for you Dan: Unlike Civ2 will units be used longer? What I mean is that in Civ2 you would never use a unit like Cavalry very often because you then would quickly get a unit that is much better than the Cavalry unit, such as an Armor. Will there be more seperation in between units times in Civ3? I sure hope so because it would add a lot of fun to the game.

Also, you do a good job on the site Dan

Grumbold · October 12, 2001, 13:54

One typo: The inset box refers to standard calvary not cavalry

I'm also surprised that the Cossack is considered superior to the regular cavalry of the era. Cheap, plentiful and highly mobile, certainly, but not superior. The Boyars of the Cossack tribes were notable for their independance from central authority and usually had to be bribed into co-operating with Moscow so its odd to see them as the 'elite'.

Still, enough nit picking. Great to see an update

Pembleton · October 12, 2001, 13:58

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Originally posted by Grumbold
One typo: The inset box refers to standard calvary not cavalry

Still, enough nit picking. Great to see an update

I also noticed this but wasn't sure so I even looked it up at Webster's on-line dictionary to find something I didn't know:

Main Entry: cal·va·ry
Pronunciation: 'kal-v(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: Calvary, the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
Date: 1738
1 : an open-air representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
2 : an experience of usually intense mental suffering

Buck Birdseed · October 12, 2001, 14:04

Geez, Dan, you've done all the previous ones at eight or later, suddenly you switch to when I'm having dinner?

Anyway, I'm trying to post but the News Script is just giving me 500 Errors. Someone else will have to take this.

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 14:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Pembleton

I also noticed this but wasn't sure so I even looked it up at Webster's on-line dictionary to find something I didn't know:

Main Entry: cal·va·ry
Pronunciation: 'kal-v(&-)rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ries
Etymology: Calvary, the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
Date: 1738
1 : an open-air representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
2 : an experience of usually intense mental suffering

Doh! I always type calvary when I mean cavalry... I don't normally consider myself a very religious person, but maybe Someone is trying to tell me something!

Dan

Green Giant · October 12, 2001, 14:24

Wow, the russian UU looks really cool. I might just have to play as them in my first game.

VetLegion · October 12, 2001, 14:25

so what is the official reason for no MP? infogrames, money, bad coders..? what? and will it come free or be sold? for how much?

thanks

Jason Beaudoin · October 12, 2001, 14:27

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Originally posted by Dan of Firaxis
Most of the earlier ones were written by me

Wow! Really? Impressive. I was a history major in university, and I know that it's really hard not only to pin down the facts, but also to cut through the controversy and debate that usually surrounds history. I was wondering who was doing such a superb job of getting around that.

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 14:30

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Originally posted by VetLegion
so what is the official reason for no MP? infogrames, money, bad coders..? what? and will it come free or be sold? for how much?

thanks

If I had official answers for those questions (believe me, I know you all want to hear them), I would have already posted them here and on Civ3.com. And before anyone asks, I'm not at liberty to post "unofficial" answers, either

Sorry, but that's the situation as it currently stands.

Dan

drake · October 12, 2001, 14:31

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Pavlov would be so pleased!

Dan may act like he's joking...but he's really not

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 14:31

Quote:

Originally posted by Jason Beaudoin

Wow! Really? Impressive. I was a history major in university, and I know that it's really hard not only to pin down the facts, but also to cut through the controversy and debate that usually surrounds history. I was wondering who was doing such a superb job of getting around that.

I was a writing minor during my undergrad days, so it's not that much of a stretch for me, but trying to compress a couple thousand years of Egyptian history into a few paragraphs is a very "interesting" task, to be sure.

Dan

Jason Beaudoin · October 12, 2001, 14:34

For the love of God... please don't turn this into an MP thread! PLEASE... I BEG YOU! PLEAAASE!!

I'm sure that Dan has a list of things that he is permitted to talk about and others he is not.

I think we should be asking better questions... like ones he can answer... such as:

Dan: What's your favorite Civilization to play?

VetLegion · October 12, 2001, 14:34

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If I had official answers for those questions (believe me, I know you all want to hear them), I would have already posted them here and on Civ3.com. And before anyone asks, I'm not at liberty to post "unofficial" answers, either

Sorry, but that's the situation as it currently stands.

I thought so. Thanks anyway

connorkimbro · October 12, 2001, 14:34

Dan, you should create a double login so that you can slip us information. heh heh

Dan Magaha FIRAXIS · October 12, 2001, 14:45

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Originally posted by connorkimbro
Dan, you should create a double login so that you can slip us information. heh heh

Hey, you're right! Drawing a steady paycheck is overrated anyway! Down with the man! Vive la revolucion, or something!

Hmmm.. think I better consult my wife first.

Dan

Sabre2th · October 12, 2001, 14:47

Maybe connor can support you when you lose your job

splangy · October 12, 2001, 14:51

Dan, what is it with you guys and China? There was a short thread on Mao being a regular in anything Civ3 related, but that was brushed off as just coincidence. Now, looking at the china UU, I wouldn't be surprised for the chinese UU to beat a regular, hell even special, cavalry. Now I know that a 15th century chinese "Rider" (BTW, unlike everyone else I like that name) could TOUCH a mounted Musketeer, definetly NOT a rifleman, and this cant be for gameplay becouse Ive had nights loose to cavalry 85% of the time in civ 2, now it looks like its gona be 50%...

But if thats our biggest problem than this game will be truly great

Peace out...

sekong · October 12, 2001, 14:59

We know that Zone.com don't support CIV MP any more. Games.com have one server, but it's basically dead. So does Firaxis have any plan for a CIV3 server once CIV3 MP version is out?
I hope you have an unofficial answer for this

Thanks.

BTW, Dan, you were really unexpected early this time. But there is a post in civfanatics forums. Maybe that one was fast enough. I guess people here is just waiting for your "living update". You bring some heavy traffic in apolyton today. I have to reload several time to make a post.