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THE MAP DISPLAY

This is the display most commonly used during play. From here you control the

movement and combat of units throughout the world, monitor the moves and

development of other civilizations, and summon the reports of advisors. From the

map display you can examine the known geography of any part of your empire or

those of your rivals. For the IBM/DOS version, the map display consists of six

parts: the map window, the world window, the menu bar, the palace painting, the

status report, and the unit identification window. For the Windows and

Macintosh version, the palace painting, status report, and unit identification

window are combined into one status window.

Map Window

The large map window

in the display shows

one part of the world

map in detail. Here you

can examine the terrain,

control the movements

of units, scout sites for

new cities, and prepare

war plans.

When your civilization

is just

getting started, most of the world is

unknown. The map is covered and hidden

from view. As your units move and explore,

the hidden areas are discovered and the map

fills in. It is useful to uncover the world

quickly to find good areas for expansion,

absorb any minor tribes nearby, locate

opposing civilizations, and determine likely

avenues of approach by enemies.

There are a number ways to quickly change

maps and otherwise look at different parts of

the world. These are described below.

Monarchy

(Ceremonial Burial &

Code of Laws)

The Map Display

World Window Map Window

Palace

Window

Status

Window

Unit

Identification

Window

Menu Bar

or the potential for good grazing. Game areas produce additional food. A Forest-

Game square can be converted into a Horse square.

Gems (Jungle): Gems indicate the presence of precious stones, ivory, spices, salt,

or other valuable commodities. These are good trade items and, therefore, the

square generates substantial trade. A Jungle-Gems square can be converted into a

Grassland square and then a Forest-Game square.

Gold (Mountain): Gold represents a bonanza of gold or silver. The value of

these deposits produces tremendous trade.

Horses (Plains): Horses represent an increase in resources due to the benefits of

using domesticated animals such as the horse or oxen to do work. For all but the

most recent periods of history, animals were an important source of lifting and

pulling power. A Plains-Horses square can be converted into a Forest-Game

square.

Oasis (Desert): The oasis is a very fertile island in the

desert that takes advantage of the presence of some

water and rich local nutrients. The result is an area that

produces substantial quantities of food.

Oil (Swamp): Oil represents the presence of mineral

wealth, especially petroleum. The result is a substantial

quantity of resources. Oil resources cannot be improved

by mining. A Swamp-Oil square may be converted into a

Grasslands square and then a Forest-Game square.

Note: If you convert terrain containing a special resource into another terrain

type, the original special resource is lost. In some cases mentioned above, a new

special resource may appear in the new terrain.

Minor Tribes

During exploration, minor tribes that have not yet advanced to be civilizations

may be discovered in the world. These are represented by a small hut symbol. If

you enter a minor tribe’s village by moving onto the hut, one of a number of

things may happen: you may discover valuable metals (coins), the tribe may

become a mercenary unit in your army, you may discover a scroll of ancient

wisdom that advances your civilization, your magnificence may inspire them to

become civilized and found a new city in your empire, or they may prove to be

extremely violent barbarians.

Metallurgy

(Gunpowder & University)

Cannon Unit

CIVILIZATION