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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = Sid Meier's Civilization II
 
|title        = Sid Meier's Civilization II
|cover        = Civilization_II_Box.jpg
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|cover        = Civilization II cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 29, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 1996}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 29, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|August 22, 1997}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|94}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sid-meiers-civilization-ii|83}}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://civilization.com/civilization-2/
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|hltb        = 8499
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|strategywiki = Civilization II
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|mobygames    = sid-meiers-civilization-ii
 
|wikipedia    = Civilization II
 
|wikipedia    = Civilization II
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|winehq      = 444
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|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Series|Civilization}}
 
{{Series|Civilization}}
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums]
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{{mm}} [http://www.thegameengine.org/civilization-2-tot/ Civilization II: Test of Time on TheGameEngine.org]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00002S8AV | unknown |}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v1}}. | | Windows, Mac OS }}
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown |}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{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]
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===Version differences===
 
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{{ii}} There are four 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.
 
{{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.
  
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
  
====Sid Meier's Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition====
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====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=52 US v1.3 patch]
 
    
 
    
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch]
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch]
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[https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/multiplayer-gold-edition-v1-3-german.61/ German v1.3 patch]
  
 
====Civilization II: Test of Time====
 
====Civilization II: Test of Time====
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 patch]
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=59 Test of Time v1.1 English patch]
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[https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/test-of-time-german-v1-1.63/ Test of Time v1.1 German patch]
 
{{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.
 
{{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.
  
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=11723992&postcount=4 Test of Time Unofficial All-in-One Patch]
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[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/the-test-of-time-patch-project.517282/page-47#post-15089974 Test of Time Patch Project]
{{++}} 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 .
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{{++}} 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}} 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 installation folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.
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{{ii}} May cause an alert from anti-virus software. This is a false positive. Add the .exe or the installation folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.
  
 
====Civilization Chronicles====
 
====Civilization Chronicles====
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer]
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer]
{{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches.
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{{ii}} The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unofficial patch installer to install those patches.
  
 
===Modifications===
 
===Modifications===
 
====[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack]====
 
====[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.
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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==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-ii
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-ii
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        =  
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|high frame rate            = unknown
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|60 fps                    = unknown
|high frame rate notes     =  
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|60 fps notes               =
|color blind                = unknown
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|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps notes              =
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|hdr                        = false
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|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = unknown
 
|key remap                = unknown
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = unknown
 
|mouse menu                = unknown
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
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|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = unknown
 
|controller support        = unknown
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts notes        =
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers notes    =
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|dualshock 4               = unknown
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|dualshock 4 notes        =
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts notes  =
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|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support notes   =
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|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers notes =
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts notes =
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|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers notes  =
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|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts notes=
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug notes  =
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|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback notes    =
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|simultaneous input notes  =
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|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam input api notes    =
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|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input notes    =
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|steam input presets      = unknown
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|steam input presets notes =
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|steam controller prompts  = unknown
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|steam controller prompts notes =
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
==Audio settings==
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{{Audio settings
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==Audio==
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = unknown
 
|separate volume          = unknown
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
 
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = French
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Hungarian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-2/civilization-2/230 Fan translation.]
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|fan      = true
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Polish
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|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = 1) Russian language pack for Civilization 2 Test of Time – [http://www.thegameengine.org/civilization-2-tot/civilization-2-test-of-time-change-language/ download]<br>2) For Civilization II - Gold – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download]
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|fan      =
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
{{ii}} These fixes are taken from Catfish's Cave.<ref>http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm</ref>
 
 
 
==='You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'===
 
==='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 unofficial patch installer.
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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 unofficial patch installer.<ref name="FAQ">[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_faq.htm Catfish's Cave - FAQ]</ref>
  
 
===When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen===
 
===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:
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.free-codecs.com/download/indeo_codec.htm Indeo video codec]|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}}
<pre>regsvr32 ir50_32.dll</pre>
 
For 64bit versions of Windows, type in the Run box:
 
<pre>regsvr32 {{p|windir}}\SysWOW64\ir50_32.dll</pre>
 
  
 
===Building a city crashes the game===
 
===Building a city crashes the game===
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. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved.
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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. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved.<ref name="FAQ"/>
  
 
===CPU runs at 100%===
 
===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 installation folder as an exception.
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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 installation folder as an exception.<ref name="FAQ"/>
  
 
===Corrupted graphics when loading a save game===
 
===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.
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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.<ref name="FAQ"/>
  
 
==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'===
 
==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'===
Update Test of Time to v1.1
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Update Test of Time to [[#Patches|v1.1]].<ref name="FAQ"/>
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==Other information==
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===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      =
 +
|direct3d notes        =
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|directdraw versions    =
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|directdraw notes      =
 +
|wing                  = true
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|wing notes            = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WinG#List_of_applications_using_WinG_API|title=WinG - Wikipedia|date=2020-03-20}}</ref>
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|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
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|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
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|software mode          =
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|software mode notes    =
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|mantle support        =
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|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
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|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos 32-bit app      =
 +
|macos 64-bit app      =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =
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}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

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Sid Meier's Civilization II
Sid Meier's Civilization II cover
Developers
MicroProse
Mac OS (Classic) Varcon Systems
Publishers
MicroProse
Mac OS MacSoft
Release dates
Windows March 15, 1996
Mac OS (Classic) August 22, 1997
Reception
Metacritic 94
IGDB 83
Sid Meier's Civilization II on HowLongToBeat
Sid Meier's Civilization II on IGDB
Sid Meier's Civilization II guide on StrategyWiki
Sid Meier's Civilization II on MobyGames
Sid Meier's Civilization II on Wikipedia
Sid Meier's Civilization 1991
Freeciv (unofficial) 1996
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
Sid Meier's Civilization V 2010
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth 2014
Sid Meier's Civilization VI 2016

General information

Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums
Civilization II: Test of Time on TheGameEngine.org

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SafeDisc v1 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Mac OS
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Version differences

There are four 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.

Essential improvements

Patches

Each version of Civilization II has its own patch.

Sid Meier's Civilization II

v2.42 patch

Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition

US v1.3 patch

UK v1.3 patch

German v1.3 patch

Civilization II: Test of Time

Test of Time v1.1 English patch

Test of Time v1.1 German patch

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

Test of Time Patch Project

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 installation folder as an exception to the anti-virus software.

Civilization Chronicles

Patch Installer

The official patches do not work with the Civilization Chronicles versions of Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of TIme. Use this unofficial 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

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Video

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Local retail version only.
Polish
Local retail version only.
Russian
1) Russian language pack for Civilization 2 Test of Time – download
2) For Civilization II - Gold – download
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer modes require the Multiplayer Gold Edition.

Multiplayer types

Issues fixed

'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 unofficial patch installer.[3]

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

Install Indeo video codec[3]

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. There might be another source of this problem. When in the file "CITY.TXT" lists of predefined cities is too short. If you add more cities to the list problem should be solved.[3]

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 installation folder as an exception.[3]

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.[3]

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

Update Test of Time to v1.1.[3]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
WinG
[4]
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 3.1, 95
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM) 8 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) SVGA
Mac OS
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7.5.3
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM) 10 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) SVGA


Notes

  1. SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]

References