I haven't been very active, so I'm sorry if this is blatantly obvious to everyone else. [b]Will there be singleplayer?[/b] This thread almost makes it sound like there will [u]only[/u] be multiplayer outside of the campaign. I can't imagine a real time strategy game [i]requiring[/i] an internet connection, so I'd be shocked if that was the case.
I thought that in Civ4 BTS the espionage system was a bit heavy handed. I'd love to see a subtle and balanced system that could be ignored- espionage should be a minor aspect of the game. By no means should it be allowed to balloon in importance past a tool in your arsenal into a staple of your Civ.
I agree. I'm getting sick of the elf/man/dwarf trichotomy. I don't think that Tolkien has to be copied at every turn, because Tolkien is only one type of perfection. There are other ways to make a good game/fantasy universe. I'm fascinated at the possibility of in-game mutations/alterations of your race. If all good factions start looking similar, maybe the fire-specialty race tans, or even takes on elemental aspects. The possibility of changes based on your choices (like what we were promise