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Gryphonheart Jul 18, 2013 @ 7:59pm
Quick, Standard, Epic or Marathon?
Just a random poll. What kind of settings do you guys usually set to play? :)
Last edited by Gryphonheart; Jul 18, 2013 @ 7:59pm
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DeadlyFred Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:13pm 
Quick, usually. I don't think I'd be alive to finish a game of Civ on Marathon o.O
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dirrtymartini Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:14pm 
Originally posted by Kira:
Just a random poll. What kind of settings do you guys usually set to play? :)

Quick. Though now you have me wondering about the others.
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The Rock God Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:22pm 
Marathon. I like exploring huge maps.
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DeadlyFred Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:27pm 
What all exactly does the speed setting effect?
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Warcat Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:31pm 
Almost always marathon, get a lot more enjoyment out of each individual era.
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chuckiej Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:36pm 
So far quick. But I'd be willing to branch out.
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ToasterOvenz Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:48pm 
Normaly I play quick, but if its an extra long weekend with no worries I play marathon
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Dasyanna Jul 18, 2013 @ 8:55pm 
Epic. I find it's long enough to enjoy all the eras without feel like you're being rushed through them before you get a chance to play around (like catapults). Thinking of going up to marathon soon to get more enoyment out of each era, but we'll see.
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Gryphonheart Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:04pm 
Right now I'm playing with Greek civ on Marathon, so far its good :D I also like exploring big maps and enjoying each era. :P
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dirrtymartini Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:20pm 
Originally posted by Kira:
Right now I'm playing with Greek civ on Marathon, so far its good :D I also like exploring big maps and enjoying each era. :P

You all convinced me to try Marathon. 54 turns to create a worker in Brazil. UNREAL. LOL
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Warcat Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:24pm 
This expansion actually makes marathon much better as well. The late game prior to BNW was quite drawn out.
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Gryphonheart Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:29pm 
What I like about Epic and Marathon is the fact that you MUST have a different focus in your cities due to the long wait to get units, buildings and workers. i.e: Have a trade hub city, a military city and a science, culture or gold city. :D
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dirrtymartini Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:35pm 
Originally posted by Kira:
What I like about Epic and Marathon is the fact that you MUST have a different focus in your cities due to the long wait to get units, buildings and workers. i.e: Have a trade hub city, a military city and a science, culture or gold city. :D

What? One size doesn't fit all in Marathon? I have to actually plan?
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Gryphonheart Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:41pm 
Originally posted by dirrtygsharp:
Originally posted by Kira:
What I like about Epic and Marathon is the fact that you MUST have a different focus in your cities due to the long wait to get units, buildings and workers. i.e: Have a trade hub city, a military city and a science, culture or gold city. :D

What? One size doesn't fit all in Marathon? I have to actually plan?

Well, its up to tastes i guess :) But if you plan your cities things will be a lot easier. Planning cities is a common strategy but its not a must, imho, in other quicker settings.
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dirrtymartini Jul 18, 2013 @ 9:45pm 
Originally posted by Kira:
Originally posted by dirrtygsharp:

What? One size doesn't fit all in Marathon? I have to actually plan?

Well, its up to tastes i guess :) But if you plan your cities things will be a lot easier. Planning cities is a common strategy but its not a must, imho, in other quicker settings.

Oh no, you're 100% right. The Brady Guide says the same. I've just been lazy with planning and it shows up dramatically in Marathon. Thanks for the nudge. I'll start planning my cities now. :)
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