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Mr.Do
Settler
Mar 2001
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posted March 19, 2001 10:45
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Word around the campfire is that most people are divided on this subject, mainly because the palace/throneroom is an afterthought and not a relevant part of the game.I, however, like the palace and throneroom idea and give me break between building roads and irrigation. But, I also think the palace/throneroom could be used as a modifier within the game. In SMAC, factions were rated (ie// might:feeble....etc). What do you say that if in Civ III, the quality of the palace acts as a modifier on how the other civs relate to you diplomatically, or an "awe" modifier. In reality, Washington DC is designed to intimidate, out palaces/thronerooms should do the same thing. ps: never downtalk or take away a terraforming unit, it gives me o so much to do in the first 2000 yrs or so, nothing was worse than in CTP where the majority of the game was ending my turn. |
Adm.Naismith
Prince
Milano - Italy
Oct 1999
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posted March 20, 2001 09:42
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What do you say that if in Civ III, the quality of the palace acts as a modifier on how the other civs relate to you diplomatically, or an "awe" modifier. In reality, Washington DC is designed to intimidate, out palaces/throne rooms should do the same thing.
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I see your point, but in game terms palace/throne is only a way to show your empire achievements.
The game diplomatic engine should already keep in account your empire status when treating with you, looking at basic numbers not at their palace/throne reproduction.I mean, don't confuse the thermometer with the temperature  Of course we can add a view of the palace/throne every time a diplomat come to speak (a still picture or a 3D view walkaround, you can dream here  ), but this will only be for adding atmosphere and epic (see also "How to make Civ III more epic" thread). ------------------
Admiral Naismith AKA mcostant |
Hasdrubal
Warlord
Carthage
May 2000
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posted March 20, 2001 09:58
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Originally posted by Adm.Naismith on 03-20-2001 09:42 AM
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this will only be for adding atmosphere and epic.
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And that's just why I like it! |
wittlich
Warlord
Fayetteville, NC, USA
Dec 2000
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posted March 20, 2001 11:36
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I agree with both Mr.Do and Hasdrubal - Hopefully Firaxis will keep something like the Throne Room and/or Palace in CIV3  I too missed it terribily in CIV-TOT. |
airdrik
Warlord
Boise, ID, USA
Oct 2000
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posted March 20, 2001 12:31
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I'd love to see the other civ's throne room, that way I can make better judgments about the development of their civ. Of cource you could have the option of not allowing them into your throne room. | |
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