Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

Indiana · 06-28-2007, 01:31 PM

Just a few weeks after the second expansion pack for Civilization 4 was announced, it would seem there's also a version of the series for consoles in the works. I guess Firaxis wants a slice of the console pie, but I can't even begin to imagine how to play Civilization without a keyboard and mouse.

You can see the official (and rather meaningless) trailer at Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

RiskyChris · 06-28-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana

I can't even begin to imagine how to play Civilization without a keyboard and mouse.

In glorious SD!

Civ 5 to have consolitis? Yeah, probably.

chaos · 06-28-2007, 02:32 PM

cock goes where?

dub · 06-28-2007, 02:39 PM

To be fair you can play Civ4 entirely with the mouse.

Slick Willey · 06-28-2007, 02:57 PM

No word on the "hand-helds" (presumably both DS and PSP), but its confirmed for the PS3 and the 360:

360, PS3, portables getting Civ-ilized - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot

Millie · 06-28-2007, 04:20 PM

Keyboards aren't necessary in Civ4 unless you really want to name your own cities, if I remember correctly. And even then, I'm sure they wouldn't take too long to name using some sort of controller-letter-selection system.

Pharazon · 06-28-2007, 04:39 PM

There was a version of the original Civilization for Nintendo I think.

Can't wait for that upcoming expansion pack.

Ninajrr · 06-28-2007, 05:08 PM

According to IGN, it's coming to the Wii as well.

Indiana · 06-28-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Millie

Keyboards aren't necessary in Civ4 unless you really want to name your own cities, if I remember correctly. And even then, I'm sure they wouldn't take too long to name using some sort of controller-letter-selection system.

Strictly speaking no, in theory you could do everything in windows with a mouse and oceans of patience too

. But for a game with that many commands for special unit actions, it must be a pain in the ass without a keyboard.

dub · 06-28-2007, 06:12 PM

The speed saving strokes of keyboard shortcuts are rendered null because the game is turn based. The buttons on the bottom of the UI are sufficient. The only thing I can think of at the moment that requires a keyboard is grouping units with shift. I am commenting on single player, I've never tried civ multiplayer.

Zarcath · 06-28-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RiskyChris

In glorious SD!

Civ 5 to have consolitis? Yeah, probably.

Wow.

So just where exactly are the braless hotties playing Wii at?

Faille · 06-28-2007, 08:28 PM

why exactly don't consoles have keyboards?

RiskyChris · 06-28-2007, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Faille

why exactly don't consoles have keyboards?

Why would they need them?

Zarcath · 06-28-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Why would they need them?

I'd much rather keyboard/mouse a console FPS then use shitty analog sticks.

Faille · 06-28-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Why would they need them?

Just for general typing.

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chaos Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,784 +1 Internets	cock goes where?

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dub Registered Snoozer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pleasuretown Posts: 791	To be fair you can play Civ4 entirely with the mouse.

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Millie Feisty Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 5,709	Keyboards aren't necessary in Civ4 unless you really want to name your own cities, if I remember correctly. And even then, I'm sure they wouldn't take too long to name using some sort of controller-letter-selection system.

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Pharazon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 298 -3 Internets	There was a version of the original Civilization for Nintendo I think. Can't wait for that upcoming expansion pack.

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dub Registered Snoozer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pleasuretown Posts: 791	The speed saving strokes of keyboard shortcuts are rendered null because the game is turn based. The buttons on the bottom of the UI are sufficient. The only thing I can think of at the moment that requires a keyboard is grouping units with shift. I am commenting on single player, I've never tried civ multiplayer.