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Sid Meier's Civilization III. First Released Oct 30, 2001. Civilization III is a triumphant proclamation that strategy gaming is alive and well and still able to.

Another entry into the ever-popular politician/dictator/god simulator series, Civilization III released to critical acclaim in 2001 and went on to sell millions of copies. Since we’ve covered Civilization II and IV, it seems only right that we take a look at the third game in the series. Fortunately, this one isn’t too difficult to get running. The version of the game we’re looking at here is the “Complete” edition, which was released in 2004 and includes the two expansion packs that were previously released for the game. This version is also the version that comes in the popular Civilization Chronicles box set.

Installation

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The game should install just fine from its original retail CDs. Simply place the first CD in your computers optical drive and follow the on-screen prompts. If the games installer does not start automatically, browse to the CD in Computer/This PC and run the “Autorun.exe” file manually. During the installation process, you will be asked if you wish to install Gamespy Arcade. You can skip this step since the Gamespy Arcade service shut down several years ago.

If you are installing the game from the Steam digital download service, simply use the Steam client to install the game as normal.

Civilization 3 saves game data and configuration files to its installation directory. On more modern versions of Windows, this can be a problem due to the default security settings prohibiting apps from writing data to the program files folder. To work around this, either install the game to another directory (e.g C:Games) or see the troubleshooting section under “Problems saving games and configuration files”.

Patching

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If you’re using the original CD version of the game, you should download and install the latest patch before starting to play. The latest patch is 1.29 and you can obtain it here.

The patch is downloaded as a zip file. To install it, simply open the zip file and run the single, executable file that lurks within. Answer “Yes” if the installer prompts you to overwrite a read-only file.

For the Steam digital download version, patching is automatic so no further action is required after installing the game.

Playing in Widescreen

Unlike many PC games, Civilization III doesn’t really have a host of graphical options to tweak. There is one small tweak you may wish to perform, however. By default, the game is locked to a fixed resolution. If you have a modern monitor, you will probably want to play the game in widescreen mode, rather than have black borders around the game or have the games graphics stretched and distorted.

To play in widescreen, first of all make sure you have started the game at least once since installing it on your PC, just getting as far as the title screen should be perfectly fine. Now we need to edit a configuration file, so open Computer/This PC and browse to the games folder which can be found by default in one of two locations:-

• C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonSid Meier’s Civilization III CompleteConquests (for the Steam version)

• C:Program Files (x86)Firaxis GamesCivilization III CompleteConquests (for the retail version)

Next, find the file called “conquests.ini” and open it in Notepad or your favourite text editor. If you’re not familiar with the process of editing configuration files, you can find a beginners tutorial here.

With the conquests.ini file open in your editor, scroll to the bottom of the file and simply add the following line

Now, save the file and start the game again. If you find you cannot save the newly modified conquests.ini file, see the troubleshooting section under “Problems saving games and configuration files”. The game now will run in whatever resolution you have your desktop set to, which should, of course, be your monitors optimal screen resolution. The games cut-scenes will still run in low resolution, but the game itself will be in glorious widescreen.

Troubleshooting

Problems saving games and configuration files – Like many older games, Civilization III stores its save game files and various configuration files in its installation directory. If you installed the game into the program files or program files (x86) folders, you may find that the default Windows security settings prevent the game from saving any progress. To fix this problem, set the permissions on the “Civilization III Complete” folder so that your user account has full control/read write permissions. You can find a tutorial on how to configure folder permissions here.

By default, the games installation directory is placed at one of two possible locations.

• C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonSid Meier’s Civilization III Complete (for the Steam version)

• C:Program Files (x86)Firaxis GamesCivilization III Complete (for the retail version)

Permissions should be set automatically on the Steam version, but the retail version will need the folder permissions to be set if it is installed in the default directory.

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As always, finding new ways to kill your enemies is a big part of the game.

For over 20 years, master game designer Sid Meier has produced a steady stream of titles shaping the landscape of the gaming world, and now Sid Meier's Civilization III gives you the opportunity to shape a virtual world as you see fit. The third installment in the famous Civilization series continues to refine the art of global diplomacy and domination. The refinement, though, will take several hours of play to fully appreciate. Fortunately, the game retains the addictive nature that has made the series a mainstay of any software library.

For the uninitiated, Sid Meier's Civilization III sets you up as the leader of a burgeoning nation who must handle the rigors of diplomacy, direct scientific advancement, keep the population content, and marshal the forces in military conflict. A crack team of advisors will assist in governing, but the ultimate choice of how the society grows is up to you. Gameplay is complex and will likely require a few tries at balancing expansion to new areas and evolving current holdings before building a global superpower. It's a creative vein for revealing hidden megalomania, guaranteed to be habit forming and the cause of sleep deprivation.

There's a comfortable blend of the familiar look and gameplay of previous Civilization titles with innovative features that further enhance the experience. At first look, the game appears to be similar to the earlier incarnations but with better graphics; most of the buildings and units act the same as in Civilization II. In fact, the game begins in exactly the same way with a settler looking for the optimal site to establish the seat of power. Any veteran player of the series will recognize the playing field and gameplay, thus diving into the action has rarely been easier.

Little nuances crop up early, such as the concept of cultural boundaries, winning conditions, and Small Wonders -- features that will make even the most experienced leader pause a moment before making his or her next move. Most noticeable is the notion of cultural boundaries. Each city now extends its influence based on the town improvements. Enemy cities can even overthrow their leadership and join your side, if they are in complete awe of your cultural advancements. Generating overwhelming global influence results in a cultural victory, one of the new ways to win.

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Other winning conditions include military victory, UN voting, controlling a majority of the world's population and land, as well as completing the ever popular spaceship to Alpha Centauri, a goal from previous games that inspired the Meier creation Alpha Centauri. To accomplish these goals, a few new items are available for research in the tech tree and Small Wonders can be created. The latter work like Great Wonders by conferring certain advantages on a civilization, but every civilization can build the same Small Wonder; thus expect both Americans and Russians to build a Pentagon, for example.

The terrain and units have been updated and the cityscape view has a fresh look, but it's still the same 2D maps of old. Everything happens on the surface of the planet or in the oceans with no subterranean lands to manage. Gone are the animated advisors from Civilization II, which is somewhat of a shame.

The sound is surprisingly well done, as workers transform the rugged land and chop down trees with a mighty crash, while armored units growl as they settle into fortify mode. Sounds progress commensurate with the ages, and the host of sound effects make the countless number of turns spent waiting for a Wonder to be completed somewhat bearable. The relaxing guitar music and other instrument work is rich and enjoyable.

Novices to the series, and the genre in general, will find the learning curve somewhat steep, even with the on-line 'Civilopedia' and thick manual. Experienced players will have to readjust strategies to the new features and improved AI; lamentably, it's still only a single-player game. Also, despite the 80+ scientific advancements available to research, ignoring the path that encourages city growth, as well as passing over crowd control improvements, will result in civil disorder rather quickly. Cities seem ready to erupt into chaos at the drop of a hat, the amenities notwithstanding.

The game tends to reward a 'manifest destiny' mindset over a 'less is more' attitude. Raw materials are only available by claiming an area or trading with rivals. Since some materials needed for production of better units are only visible later in the game (such as uranium), a global market would have been a nice touch. Finally, only the most industrious nations will be able to finish building the spaceship before the mandatory game ending retirement. Even with the cleaner technologies, pollution plagues a manufacturing nation, making for mild frustration.

Ultimately, Sid Meier's Civilization III will appeal mostly to the loyal fan base of the series, and rabid armchair presidents will fully enjoy the new features. Civilization II owners who were unable to rule effectively will find more of the same in this newest offering, as quite a few changes make the game even more complex. Gamers willing to invest the time to raise a nation from seed to bloom will be richly rewarded, but those who have had their share of civilization building might be content to sit back and wait for Meier to define another genre.

Graphics: Updated graphics are nice. Cityscapes continue to evolve with each building, marking the growth from hamlet to metropolis, but the 2D-tiled map of yore is sadly outdated.

Sound: An excellent music score provides a nice background for civilization building. Individual unit sounds, as well as battle noises, are sharp.

Enjoyment: Players familiar with the Civilization legacy will appreciate the new ways to win, as well as the new concepts. End games are sometimes frustrating, especially while trying to finish the ship before retirement, though a better civilization builder has yet to be designed.

Replay Value: Random maps, land editor, multiple ways of winning and distinctly different AI opponents will keep you coming back for more. A multiplayer option has abdicated its throne in favor of refined computer interaction.

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