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Sid Meier's Civilization IV (or Civ IV) is a turn-based strategy computer game released between October 25 and November 4, 2005 in North America, Europe, and Australia. Developed by lead designer Soren Johnson under the direction of Sid Meier and Meier's studio Firaxis Games, it is the latest installment of the acclaimed Civilization series. The game's first expansion, Warlords, is due to be released in July 2006.
Overview
Civilization IV is a historical 4X game in which the player builds an empire from scratch. All standard full-length games begin in 4000 BC with a single settler to build one's first city and a scout or a warrior. From there, the player expands the empire while contending with rivals, utilizing the geography, and developing technology.
The player has several obstacles to face modelled on political or economical problems faced by real-world nations. Apart from this they also have to handle their diplomatic relations with rivals and their continuing quest for exploration and new resources. Other important tasks include the planning of where to build new cities and progress in science which reveals access to new technologies. A player has the choice of playing the part of a number of historical figures ranging from Mahatma Gandhi (Indian Empire) to Mao Zedong (Chinese Empire).
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2k Games: Civilization IV - Official support site. Includes technical support FAQ, developer blog, comparisons against previous games in the series, mods and downloads.
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1 Big Community: Civilization Forums - Discussion forums covering Civilization III and IV strategy, multiplayer and modding/customization.
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Civilization Fanatics' Center: Civ IV - Discussion forums covering game strategy, customization and technical support. Also offers articles, technology tree and hall of fame.
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