User Guide

Turn-Based
Turn-Based multiplayer games are played just like single-player
games. Depending on the Game Speed option selected by the
host, you might have a set amount of time to complete your
movement and other tasks each turn.
The turn timer in the upper right corner of the screen counts
down the time remaining in the current turn as well as the
elapsed game time.When the turn timer runs out,your turn ends
and the next player’s turn starts.You can end your turn early by
clicking on the End Turn button on the Info Box.You are
prompted to move when it is your turn again.
Even when it isn’t your turn,you can still perform many game
functions,such as setting city production orders,consulting your
advisors, and so on.There are,however,several actions that you
can only perform when it is your turn:
• Move units.
• Assign or cancel unit actions.
• Hurry production.
Simultaneous Movement
The Simultaneous Movement game is very similar to the Turn-
Based game.The game proceeds one turn at a time, however,
instead of each player taking separate turns each round,all play-
ers take their turns at once.
Each turn lasts until the turn timer has finished counting down.
All production,research,and so on take place prior to the start of
each new turn.
Since you are joining someone else’s game,you can’t change the
game options and rules.The only options you can change are in
the Player Setup area.
• Civilization: Find your name in the Player Setup area and
select the civilization you want to play from the drop-down
menu to the right of your name.If you like surprises,choose
Random and the game will pick a civilization for you.
Note: You cannot select a civilization that has already been
selected by another player.If you wish to choose a particular
civilization,pick fast.
• Rename: Click Rename to change your name,your civiliza-
tion’s name,and the title by which you will be addressed in the
game.
• Ready: Click on the Ready button beside your civilization
name to indicate to the host that you are ready to start the
game.When you click Ready, all options are locked. If you
change your mind,click Ready again any time before the host
launches the game.
The Chat area works just as it does on the Multiplayer Lobby
screen.In addition to chat messages from other players,the Mes-
sages window shows you game status messages (such as notifica-
tion when other players join the game).
Quitting a Multiplayer Game
You can quit a multiplayer game at any time just as you would a
single-player game.When you decide to quit,be sure you really
want to leave the game.When you quit,your civilization is elim-
inated from the game and all of your cities are destroyed.
Multiplayer Game Types
Civilization III:Conquests offers five game modes for multiplayer
games.You can still play the traditional Turn-Based game (which
mimics the gameplay in the single-player game),but there are also
three new game modes specifically designed for multiplayer play.
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