How to Play Civilization II
Civilization II was originally released in 1996 for the PC and is a strategy game in which players are challenged to build an empire by balancing resources between developing a distinct culture and aggressively expanding land ownership. Players can choose to focus on creating the most advanced civilization, and reach the limits of space, or travel and conquer the entire world. Either outcome results in victory. Use this guide to begin playing a game of Civilization II.
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How to Play Civilization II
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Begin by selecting "Start a New Game." You will then select the size of the world in which you want to play. A small world leads to a short game, while a larger world will mean a longer game. After selecting world size, you can select the topographical features by altering the ratio of land to ocean.
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Select the difficulty level of the game. Chieftain is for beginners and will walk players through the game with continual advice. Deity is the most difficult level, and will mean that technology advancement is slow and the citizens within the the game are quick to revolt. You also need to choose the number of civilizations you'll play against.
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When game play begins, start by clicking on your settler and moving him to the ideal location for your first city. Choose between a city bordering water or a landlocked city. Also choose a location near minerals and rivers.
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Send out additional units from your city to build roads, irrigate land and explore the world around you. Build defense units to protect your city from other civilizations that may attempt to attack.
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Start researching new technologies. Any advancements to your civilization will come from research. Balance them between offensive military research and scientific research, such as writing and mathematics.
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Improve your capital city by constructing additional buildings such as the granary and barracks for your units. Also keep the city protected with walls.
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Use one of your settler units to build a second city. This will begin the expansion of your civilization. Once the city has been built, repeat this process with additional cities, spreading your resources between building units to explore the world. Push to meet other cultures and resources that expand and fortify your own.
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Meet other cultures. Additional civilizations will make contact with you and you can choose whether to negotiate trades, bow to their demands or declare war. Make note of your offensive units before declaring war, as entering battles unprepared can leave your civilization at a distinct short- and long-term disadvantage.
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