30 years of civilizations. Civilization celebrates three decades of triumph among millions of players. For 30 years they have built cities, built wonders and rewritten history a million times. Without gamers this franchise would not be the same.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the players of Civilization VI They will have new challenges, great surprises and new offers. Sid Meier, the creator of the saga, has wanted to address the players through an open letter in which he has celebrated the design of the series and the human team that has made up the franchise for years.
“As many players have discovered over the past 30 years, Civilization is famous for the ‘one more turn’ phenomenon: you sit down to play a quick little game and suddenly you look at your clock and realize that it is already time. 2 PM. Over the years, many people have asked me why “one more turn” has had such an impact on players. This game designer’s answer is that we give the player short-term, medium-term goals. term and long-term that haunt him at the same time. You identify a place to found a city, then you think about what technology or building or means of production you should pursue and, of course, you have a great vision of how big your business is going to be. civilization or what kind of victory you are trying to achieve. Civilization is designed to keep you moving forward: a new technology to discover, another continent to explore … there are always things to do. “
“But good game design doesn’t necessarily explain how we’ve made it to 30 years of Civilization. To understand this, you have to dig deeper. In essence, what do players like about Civilization? Those who play Civi? It could be a passion for culture or history, but there are other historical games on the market. It could be that players appreciate the meticulous game design, but the market also abounds with well-designed titles. “
“In my opinion, it’s about what I think is a very human trait: the desire to create, shape and nurture the path for humanity to prosper. And to have the big vision and the tools to make it happen. All games constitute the satisfaction of the desire for some form of power, a power that allows us to do something that we are incapable of in reality. Some are more fantastic, and in them you can use your magical powers to defeat dragons. Others simulate real life, but suppressing the risk of bodily injury … why don’t I try speeding around a curve in a race? “
“In Civilization, you can lead your people to prosperity by defending peace, not war. Or you can create a civilization that values art and culture above all else. You can also found a religion and spread it around the world, and you can take steps to slow down and even prevent climate change. “
“And we wanted to celebrate this amazing milestone with you, as a fundamental part of all this. For 30 years you, the players, have been the heart of this franchise, harnessing that power to shape humanity, to create a better world or worse, to rule your own empire, one that will stand the test of time. You have recreated history, you have adopted the role of leaders, you have rewritten the script from top to bottom and you have built better worlds for your people. In Civilization, you have created cities that surpass reality in efficiency. You have become masters of diplomacy and the scourge of your enemies. “
“We want to put the focus on you and on that special way you have to really become great in Civilization. As much as it is an incredible moment for Civilization, the truth is that this moment is yours. Hail everyone, YOU ARE GREAT! “.
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