Which version to buy for a newbie?

[Ki11s0n3]

What version should I get for just starting out.

Base Game, Platinum or Anthology

[Aachen]

Originally posted by Kamltoe:

What does the anthology have that the platinum doesnt?

The DLC that compose the New Frontier Pass.

[Aachen]

Originally posted by Kamltoe:

Thanks. Is this game rough on older computers? I game on a laptop that has a Nvidia quadro k1100M

Couldn’t really say, though I’ve run it on laptops that only had an integrated chip; so long as you keep total running time under two hours and check within two weeks, you ought be able to refund though.

Originally posted by Ki11s0n3:

What version should I get for just starting out.

Base Game, Platinum or Anthology

Sorry!

To answer your question .... how familiar are you with the genre? If it’s the sort of game you’re likely to enjoy, just get Anthology.

Platinum (as well as Anth.) includes both expansion rule sets, so it gives good value if you aren’t interested in what the New Frontier Pass DLC add.

Last I knew, neither was a tailored bundle, so you can’t get a smaller set of content to try out and “complete the set” later—so if you get less and decide you want everything it will be more costly. It is possible that they’ve changed the bundles, but caveat emptor.

[notNSANE]

isn't the platinum edition removed from steam?

[Aachen]

Originally posted by notNSANE:

isn't the platinum edition removed from steam?

No. (cf bundle details).

[notNSANE]

well it's not on my store, dang it, and it's the edition I want.

[JerBeware]

If you can afford it, and the price isn't going to set you back too much while on sale, I would say get it all.

Each expansion fleshed out systems meaningfully (I thought) - so you would want them.
The NFP introduced multiple game modes (some polarizing), that I wouldn't want to play a CIV Game without (I enjoy societies, barbarians, and monopolies for instance).

If you've never played a 4X game and/or money is tighter, I'd go with one of the other bundles just to ensure you like it. I think as long as its base game with everything through Gathering Storm (for me at least, this is the period where I really started enjoying the game a bit more), it'd be good.

[notNSANE]

Originally posted by Aachen:

Originally posted by notNSANE:

isn't the platinum edition removed from steam?

No. (cf bundle details).

That link just takes me to the main page of steam. Ridiculous, I either buy the anthology edition which is really expensive, or I miss all the scenario packs.

[JerBeware]

Originally posted by Kamltoe:

so if i get the anthology edition i'll get any future dlc that comes out how does that pass work?

I wasn't aware of any more DLC - I thought the NFP had run its course at this point with all of the scheduled updates? (I could be wrong).

So my understanding is that this would bring your game to the current state.

That being said I heard Firaxis is involved in a Marvel Game, but haven't heard anything else related to CIV.

[GoldenTalon]

OP - avoid this game like the plague and run for the hills. Nothing but constant crashes. Look at Civ V, HumanKind or Old World instead.

[Aachen]

Originally posted by GoldenTalon:

OP - avoid this game like the plague and run for the hills. Nothing but constant crashes. Look at Civ V, HumanKind or Old World instead.

Though GoldenTalon likes to pretend that Six inevitably constantly crashes, that isn’t true.

There’s a lot of variation in users’ experiences.

[Harilaos]

Originally posted by Kamltoe:

Originally posted by Aachen:

The DLC that comprise the New Frontier Pass.

Thanks. Is this game rough on older computers? I game on a laptop that has a Nvidia quadro k1100M

do not buy games in 2021 for an 8yr old gpu and other parts in your pc......so many ppl do this then cry in the reviews posting negative crap that affects sales and dev reputation.

[Nightshade878]

Don't buy it. There's a good chance it won't work for you cause of the 2k launcher, and people can flog around the stupid launcher bypass all they want, it doesnt ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ work.

Get Humankind instead. It actually works rn.

[Fatbill]

I would not recommend buying this game either, until the devs fix the broken launcher and problems causing frequent lock-ups and crashes.

Hoping they will ever fix the brain dead AI, is a pipe dream at this point.

[JerBeware]

Originally posted by Nightshade878:

Don't buy it. There's a good chance it won't work for you cause of the 2k launcher, and people can flog around the stupid launcher bypass all they want, it doesnt ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ work.

Get Humankind instead. It actually works rn.

Admittedly, I've had no issues and crashes are extremely infrequent for me (like ... once a year?). It just depends. I'm running it on a 1080 Ti, which is getting up there in age (although no upgrade path with the current market), and devil's canyon CPU and it is fine.

If you have the money Humankind seems fine, but it's the type of game that I think either needs an expansion to get better or some good patching over the next six months.

Crusader Kings III is also good (although it has different gameplay elements), and there was a space-based one that just came out called Star Dynasties.

I'm sure any of those titles might be fine, but based on the fact you've played all CIVs (as have I), it still has its own nostalgic sweet spot. I also own all of the other titles listed above, but haven't had a chance to try out Star Dynasties yet. If you're looking for the complete experience right now, then I would say go with CIV.

[GoldenTalon]

Originally posted by Aachen:

Originally posted by GoldenTalon:

OP - avoid this game like the plague and run for the hills. Nothing but constant crashes. Look at Civ V, HumanKind or Old World instead.

Though GoldenTalon likes to pretend that Six inevitably constantly crashes, that isn’t true.

There’s a lot of variation in users’ experiences.

Sure - that's why there are dozens of threads talking about constant crashes some with almost a thousand posts. Just imagining things.