Which Ones to Download?

[Laggy Dealer]

So I got the full collection yet all of them are separate, so which should I download? And with that said, do I even need to download the base game or is Warlords just basically an upgraded version?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question.

[CHE]

Originally posted by Yorick:

So I got the full collection yet all of them are separate, so which should I download? And with that said, do I even need to download the base game or is Warlords just basically an upgraded version?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question.

I wrote this for someone who asked some similar questions:

You only need to install one (any) to PLAY one (any) of them. So, for example, if you're a warmonger, and don't care about the other 2 games, you can simply install Warlords only.

If you haven't played the tutorial before, then I highly recommend you install the original game and play the tutorial in it, before you play any other campaigns. Personally, my favourite music and intro video are the ones in the original game. (I quite like the Warlords menu music, too, though. )

Warlords is the 1st expansion. It adds extra features to the basic campaign, and includes some special campaign scenarios. Beyond the Sword is the 2nd and final expansion. It adds even more features to the campaign and includes some special campaign scenarios.

Each of the 3 games has its own special campaign scenarios, which you can only access when you launch that particular game. However, in the sandbox campaigns for each game, each expansion does include the features of the previous games. I.e. Warlords sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals). And Beyond the Sword sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals), AND the Beyond the Sword features (e.g. corporations and espionage).

[Laggy Dealer]

Originally posted by CHE:

Originally posted by Yorick:

So I got the full collection yet all of them are separate, so which should I download? And with that said, do I even need to download the base game or is Warlords just basically an upgraded version?
Sorry if this seems like a stupid question.

I wrote this for someone who asked some similar questions:

You only need to install one (any) to PLAY one (any) of them. So, for example, if you're a warmonger, and don't care about the other 2 games, you can simply install Warlords only.

If you haven't played the tutorial before, then I highly recommend you install the original game and play the tutorial in it, before you play any other campaigns. Personally, my favourite music and intro video are the ones in the original game. (I quite like the Warlords menu music, too, though. )

Warlords is the 1st expansion. It adds extra features to the basic campaign, and includes some special campaign scenarios. Beyond the Sword is the 2nd and final expansion. It adds even more features to the campaign and includes some special campaign scenarios.

Each of the 3 games has its own special campaign scenarios, which you can only access when you launch that particular game. However, in the sandbox campaigns for each game, each expansion does include the features of the previous games. I.e. Warlords sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals). And Beyond the Sword sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals), AND the Beyond the Sword features (e.g. corporations and espionage).

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I searched around on the internet for a bit and saw that Beyond The Sword includes everything from the older DLC expect for the scenarios.

P.S. If you didn't already know, in Beyond the Sword you can change the menu background to one of the older ones, like Warlords.

[CHE]

Originally posted by Yorick:

Originally posted by CHE:

I wrote this for someone who asked some similar questions:

You only need to install one (any) to PLAY one (any) of them. So, for example, if you're a warmonger, and don't care about the other 2 games, you can simply install Warlords only.

If you haven't played the tutorial before, then I highly recommend you install the original game and play the tutorial in it, before you play any other campaigns. Personally, my favourite music and intro video are the ones in the original game. (I quite like the Warlords menu music, too, though. )

Warlords is the 1st expansion. It adds extra features to the basic campaign, and includes some special campaign scenarios. Beyond the Sword is the 2nd and final expansion. It adds even more features to the campaign and includes some special campaign scenarios.

Each of the 3 games has its own special campaign scenarios, which you can only access when you launch that particular game. However, in the sandbox campaigns for each game, each expansion does include the features of the previous games. I.e. Warlords sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals). And Beyond the Sword sandbox campaigns include the original game features (e.g. religions, civics), as well as the Warlords features (e.g. civilizations can make other civilizations become their vassals), AND the Beyond the Sword features (e.g. corporations and espionage).

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I searched around on the internet for a bit and saw that Beyond The Sword includes everything from the older DLC expect for the scenarios.

P.S. If you didn't already know, in Beyond the Sword you can change the menu background to one of the older ones, like Warlords.

[Adstarzayfoidbetalbrox]

So if i got the message of this thread correct I can simply buy Beyond the Sword by it'self and play the game.. I do not need to buy the Civ IV game first ????

[CHE]

Originally posted by Adstar:

So if i got the message of this thread correct I can simply buy Beyond the Sword by it'self and play the game.. I do not need to buy the Civ IV game first ????

I believe that is correct, though I haven't tried it.

However, like I said: if you haven't played the tutorial before, then I highly recommend you install the original game and play the tutorial in it, before you play any other campaigns. The game is complex, and you might miss some useful info if you don't play the tutorial. That said, you can get some of that info if you read the manual and look up things in the Civilopedia.

I suggest waiting until a sale, when you can buy Civ 4 Complete for ~$10. That's what I did.

[Adstarzayfoidbetalbrox]

Hi CHE
I bought the game CIV 4 years ago on CD and played it.. One of my old friends had a lend of the CD to play it and that was the last time i ever saw it.. So i am keen to buy the game again..

Thanks for the good advice. :)

[CHE]

Originally posted by Adstar:

Hi CHE
I bought the game CIV 4 years ago on CD and played it.. One of my old friends had a lend of the CD to play it and that was the last time i ever saw it.. So i am keen to buy the game again..

Thanks for the good advice. :)

Oh, I see. Thanks for explaining, and you're welcome.