Civilization (series) Quotes

“Muuuhahaha! Good luck, sucker!”

“The ultimate test for only the best Civ players. Can it be beat?”

“A slightly larger map sized to have 4 opponents for you. Standard”

“If you are looking for a truly epic experience, this map size is for you. It has room for you and 10 opponents.”

“For people who want to have some extra room to spread out and explore. This map size will support 9 Civs comfortably. Huge”

“A very small map with two opponents. Expect to find other Civs rather quickly and for Conquest games to go more quickly. Small”

“Warlords have a slightly tougher time of it. Your opponents are less forgiving and more aggressive - watch your back! Noble (4)”

“Only a few can claim memberships among the ranks of the Immortals. This is a bruising test for all but the most experienced. Deity (9)”

“Nobles need to balance their many responsibilities, so this is the most balanced level. Civ veterans will find this level to be a great place to start. Prince (5)”

“This map size is the default choice and is designed to have 7 total Civs. There's a lot of opportunity for exploration but you shouldn't feel alone for very long. Large”

“A very tiny map with only one opponent. This is tougher than it sounds because you will have to work extra hard at research without the benefit of multiple trading partners. Tiny”

“A relatively easy difficulty level - good for when you want to try a new strategy. Barbarians and wild animals are stronger and more aggressive and you don't get as many bonuses. Warlord (3)”

“As a Prince you will need to truly prove you are of royal stock. The AI can produce and research slightly faster than you so you will have to play a much better game to be victorious. Monarch (6)”

“For Monarchs, the challenges definitely start to ramp up on this level. Upkeep is higher, research is slower, your people are harder to please, and your computer opponents are just plain smarter. Emperor (7)”

“Are you ready to be an Emperor? If so, you will need to prove your mettle by overcoming opponents that are both fast and aggressive while dealing with a population that is harder to motivate and please. This is a true test for Civ experts. Immortal (8)”

“The easiest difficulty level and a great way to start your very first game or when you want to try a new strategy. As a Settler leader, you will notice that: barbarians and wild animals are less aggressive, your citizens stay happy and healthy longer, and there are many production bonuses to help you. Chieftain (2)”

“SimCity inspired Civilization in a way. The first prototype of Civilization that I did was a real-time game like SimCity, in that you placed cities and moved things around, but cities grew without you. You basically seeded the world in a kind of SimCity-esque way. Instead of zoning, you seeded things, and you said I want a city over there, and why don't you do some farming over here. What I didn't like in that version of Civilization is that you did a lot more watching than you did playing. So SimCity, Empire, Railroad Tycoon, and the Civilization board game were the different ingredients that we stirred together to get to Civilization.”

“The people of Morocco await your guidance, great Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadi Dynasty. Well known for your skill as both a negotiator and a diplomat, your careful words allowed the forging of new alliances, securing the sovereignty of your nation and its people for decades. And still, when words failed, you found equal success in conquest, leading the Moroccan armies to victory on the battlefield while greatly expanding the grasp of your empire. Wise and respected Sultan, the people look to you for leadership. Can your diplomacy match that of your rivals, or will you meet them sword in hand? Your once great kingdom yearns for that former glory - can you build a civilization that stands the test of time?”

“Your people kneel before you, great warrior Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom. As you rose from a place of exile to become the true leader of the Zulus, you ushered in changes throughout the Zulu society, implementing new laws and cultural reforms that strengthened the position of your kingdom. However, it was your tenacity in the art of war that truly established your reputation, as your tactics and strategies on the battlefield forever changed the face of combat across the plains of southern Africa. Most formidable king, your people once again long for the unity and strength your leadership afforded them. Can you return the Zulu kingdom to such great prominence? Will you build a civilization that stands the test of time?”

“Long life and triumph to you, First Consul and Emperor of France, Napoleon I, ruler of the French people. France lies at the heart of Europe. Long has Paris been the world center of culture, arts and letters. Although surrounded by competitors - and often enemies - France has endured as a great nation. Its armies have marched triumphantly into battle from one end of the world to the other, its soldiers and generals among the best in history. Napoleon Bonaparte, France yearns for you to rebuild your empire, to lead her once more to glory and greatness, to make France once more the epicenter of culture and refinement. Emperor, will you ride once more against your foes? Can you build a civilization that will stand the test of time?”