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Sid Meier's Civilization	1991
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Sid Meier's Civilization II	1996
Civilization II: Test of Time	1999
Sid Meier's Civilization III	2001
Sid Meier's Civilization IV	2005
CivCity: Rome	2006
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization	2008
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General information

Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums

Availability

Template:Availability Table

There are fours versions of Civilization II. The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civlization II. Fantastic Worlds is an expansion for the original. Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition is the original with all expansions. Civilization II: Test of Time is an enhanced remake and the latest version. A Summary of Civilization II Versions

The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.

Improvements

Patches

Each version of Civilization II has it's own patch.

You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.

Test of Time Unofficial All-in-One Patch

Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, a hostile AI fix, a no limits patch and a Midgard scenario patch .

v1.1 must be installed first.

May cause an alert from anti-virus software. This is a false positive. Add the .exe or the game folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.

Civilization Chronicles

Patch Installer

The the official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unoffical patch installer to install those patches.

Modifications

Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack

Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly. This mod pack replaces those graphics with ones that, although without animated units, are much more colourful and detailed, taking advantage of the updated game engine.

Game data

Save game location

Template:Game Location Table

Video settings

Template:Video Settings

Issues fixed

These fixes are taken from Catfish's Cave.^[1]

'You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'

The version of Civilization II Test of Time included with Civilization II does not correctly install in the registry, so the patch cannot detect the game. Update the game using the unoffical patch installer.

When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen.

Civilization II: Test of Time needs an outdated codec for the in-game videos to work. The codec, Indeo 5, is included in the K-Lite Codec Pack, but is disabled by default, and needs to be registered. This codec was disabled as it could be a security risk. To register the codec, open the Start Menu. For 32bit versions of Windows, type in the Run box:

regsvr32 ir50_32.dll

For 64bit versions of Windows, type in the Run box:

regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ir50_32.dll

Building a city crashes the game

If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an unofficial patch that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II.

CPU runs at 100%

When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible. On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game. There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones. This patch is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and this patch is for Test of Time. Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the game folder as an exception.

Corrupted graphics when loading a save game.

When saving a game in Test of Time, make sure to save the game in the correct sub folder. If you play Original, save in the Original folder. If you play ExtendedOriginal, save in the ExtendedOriginal folder. When playing a scenario, save in the scenario's folder. Saving in the main Test of Time folder will mean that the save game will not use the proper graphics when reloading.

'Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'

Update Test of Time to v1.1

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References

↑ http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm

[1] ttp://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm

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 {{Series|Civilization}}
-== The different versions of Civilization II ==
+'''General information'''
-There are four different versions of Civilization II. The original is simply called Sid Meier's Civilization II and is the most basic version.  The Fantastic Worlds version is an expansion to the original.  Sid Meier's Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition is the final release of the original with both Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization expansions.  Civilization II: Test of Time is a stand alone release that improves and expands on Civilization II, adding an extended game mode, fantasy and science fiction game modes, and updated graphics with animated units.  [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm This page] gives a summary of the differences.
+{{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums]
-The most complete, up to date version of Civilization II is the Test of Time release.
+==Availability==
+{{Availability Table|
+}}
+{{ii}} There are fours versions of Civilization II.  The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civlization II.   Fantastic Worlds is an expansion for the original.  Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition is the original with all expansions.  Civilization II: Test of Time is an enhanced remake and the latest version.  [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions]
+{{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.
+==Improvements==
+===Patches===
+{{ii}} Each version of Civilization II has it's own patch.
+====Sid Meier's Civilization II====
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
+====Sid Meier's Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition====
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch]
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch]
+====Civilization II: Test of Time====
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 patch]
+{{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.
-== Patches ==
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=11723992&postcount=4 Test of Time Unofficial All-in-One Patch]
-There are several different versions of Civilization II, and each has its own separate patch.
+{{++}} Includes the 64-bit compatibility patch, a CPU usage fix, a no-CD patch, a hostile AI fix, a no limits patch and a Midgard scenario patch .
+{{ii}} v1.1 must be installed first.
+{{ii}} May cause an alert from anti-virus software.  This is a false positive.  Add the .exe or the game folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.
-If you have the original Sid Meier's Civilization II, download the [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
+====Civilization Chronicles====
+[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer]
+{{ii}} The the official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme.  Use this unoffical patch installer to install those patches.
-If you have Sid Meier's Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition, download the [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch]  If you have the UK Ultimate Classic Collection, download this [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch] instead.
+===Modifications===
+====[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack]====
+Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly.  This mod pack replaces those graphics with ones that, although without animated units, are much more colourful and detailed, taking advantage of the updated game engine.
-If you have Civilization II: Test of Time, download the [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 patch].  You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios, or you will get the message 'Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'.
+==Game data==
+===Save game location===
+{{Game Location Table|
+{{Game Location Table/row|Multiplayer Gold Edition (Civilization Chronicles)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles\Sid Meier's Civilization II Multiplayer Gold}}
+{{Game Location Table/row|Test of Time|C:\Program Files (x86)\Microprose\Test of Time}}
+{{Game Location Table/row|Test of Time (Civilization Chronicles)|C:\Program Files (x86)\Sid Meier's Civilization Chronicles\Civilization II Test of Time}}
+}}
-The versions of Civilization II included with Civilization Chronicles are not updated to the latest version, and the official patches have problems working with them.  [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 This unofficial patch] was made so that the Chronicles versions of Civilization II can be updated to the latest version.
+==Video settings==
+{{Video Settings
+|wsgf_link                  =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-ii
+|widescreen_wsgf_award      =gold
+|multimonitor_wsgf_award    =gold
+|widescreen_resolution      =true
+|widescreen_resolution_notes=
+|multimonitor               =true
+|multimonitor_notes         =
+|fov                        =
+|fov_notes                  =
+|windowed                   =true
+|windowed_notes             =
+|borderless_windowed        =
+|borderless_windowed_notes  =
+|anisotropic                =
+|anisotropic_notes          =
+|antialiasing               =
+|antialiasing_notes         =
+|vsync                      =
+|vsync_notes                =
+}}
-== Fixes ==
+==Issues fixed==
-If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=15208 unofficial patch] that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II.  The original release is 16-bit and will not work with the unofficial patch, and will not install or run on 64-bit systems.
+These fixes are taken from Catfish's Cave.<ref>http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm</ref>
-When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible.  On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game.  There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones.  [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2.html This patch] is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2tot.html this patch] is for Test of Time.  Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the game folder as an exception.
+==='You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'===
+The version of Civilization II Test of Time included with Civilization II does not correctly install in the registry, so the patch cannot detect the game.  Update the game using the unoffical patch installer.
+===When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen.===
 Civilization II: Test of Time needs an outdated codec for the in-game videos to work.  The codec, Indeo 5, is included in the K-Lite Codec Pack, but is disabled by default, and needs to be registered.  This codec was disabled as it could be a security risk.  To register the codec, open the Start Menu.  For 32bit versions of Windows, type in the Run box:
 <pre>regsvr32 ir50_32.dll</pre>
@@ Line 36: / Line 94: @@
 <pre>regsvr32 C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ir50_32.dll</pre>
-== Modifications ==
+===Building a city crashes the game===
-[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack].  Almost all the people who played Test of Time didn't like the new graphics, finding them too dark or ugly.  This mod pack replaces those graphics with ones that, although without animated units, are much more colourful and detailed, taking advantage of the updated game engine.
+If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, there is an [http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=15208 unofficial patch] that works with all 32-bit versions of Civilization II.
+===CPU runs at 100%===
+When Civilization II came out, computers had a lot less power than the ones today, so the game was programmed to take as much of the CPU as possible.  On modern computers this can cause problems, such as the fans constantly being on full while playing the game.  There are a couple of unofficial patches to be installed after the other ones.  [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2.html This patch] is for the original, Fantastic Worlds and Multiplayer Gold versions, and [http://tim.strafenet.com/civ2tot.html this patch] is for Test of Time.  Some anti virus programs may report that these patches are viruses, so you will need to add the .exe or the game folder as an exception.
+===Corrupted graphics when loading a save game.===
+When saving a game in Test of Time, make sure to save the game in the correct sub folder.  If you play Original, save in the Original folder.  If you play ExtendedOriginal, save in the ExtendedOriginal folder.  When playing a scenario, save in the scenario's folder.  Saving in the main Test of Time folder will mean that the save game will not use the proper graphics when reloading.
+==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'===
+Update Test of Time to v1.1
 ==System requirements==
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 }}
+{{References}}
+<references/>
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