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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Firaxis Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|Mac OS}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2005}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|2K Games|2005-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 30, 2001}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 30, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|October 30, 2001}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2006}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 12, 2006}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Expansion pack }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Historical }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Civilization }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sid-meiers-civilization-iii|90}} | ||
|steam appid = 3910 | |steam appid = 3910 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1471405734 |
− | |strategywiki = Civilization III | + | |official site= https://civilization.com/civilization-3/ |
+ | |hltb = 8501 | ||
+ | |igdb = sid-meier-s-civilization-iii | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Sid Meier's Civilization III | ||
+ | |mobygames = sid-meiers-civilization-iii | ||
|wikipedia = Civilization III | |wikipedia = Civilization III | ||
|winehq = 426 | |winehq = 426 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Disc/retail versions can be migrated to Steam by contacting [http://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 2K Support].<ref name="Steamworks">[https://steamcommunity.com/games/3910/announcements Civilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete]</ref> |
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://civilization.wikia.com/wiki/Civilization_Games_Wiki Civilization Wiki] - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs | {{mm}} [http://civilization.wikia.com/wiki/Civilization_Games_Wiki Civilization Wiki] - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs | ||
{{mm}} [http://apolyton.net/forumdisplay.php/17-Civilization-III Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section] - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here | {{mm}} [http://apolyton.net/forumdisplay.php/17-Civilization-III Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section] - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.civfanatics.com/civ3 Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1471405734|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1471405734|sid_meiers_civilization_series|for game series}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3910/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} or {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check (varies by release). | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} or {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check (varies by release). | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-iii-complete | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | sid-meiers-civilization-iii-complete | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2607-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iii_complete | DRM-free | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | sid_meiers_civilization_iii_complete | DRM-free | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 3910 | Steam | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3910 | Steam | Civilization III Complete | | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. | {{ii}} Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features. | ||
{{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | {{ii}} The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos. | ||
+ | {{--}} Digital releases omit the executables for the base game and Play the World, however, leaving only the Conquests executable with a Complete-themed menu and icon. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} v1.29f (base game), v1.27f (Play the World), v1.22 (Conquests) are available [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/categories/civ3-official-patches-updates.64/ here]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20140916110716/http://files.aspyr.com/support/Civilization3MacRevA.dmg Patch v1.22 Rev A] is the latest patch for the OS X version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100512192640/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000573|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-05-12}}</ref> | ||
+ | ====Unofficial==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/useful-patches-for-civ-3-conquests-v1-22.526285/ fan patch v8] - Multiple fixes to v1.22 Conquests. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/fitted-irrigation-with-farm-houses.376/ Fitted Irrigation with Farm Houses] - Makes irrigation look more natural and not jut out into the water. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/river-deltas.384/ River Deltas] - Covers up the problem where some deltas are too far out to sea and others are too recessed | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/fixed-transport-window-leftovers.854/ Fixed Transport Window Leftovers] - Fixes left over artifacts from the transport window | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit conquests.ini in game-folder|ref={{cn|date=August 2020}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]]. |
− | # | + | # Add the following line at the end of the file: <code>PlayIntro=0</code>. |
− | # | + | # Save your changes. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Civilization3.ini<br>{{p|game}}\Civ3PTW\Civilization3X.ini<br>{{p|game}}\Conquests\Conquests.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves<br>{{p|game}}\Civ3PTW\Saves<br>{{p|game}}\Conquests\Saves}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sid Meier's Civilization III Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Sid Meier's Civilization III Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/civilization-iii |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = silver | |multimonitor wsgf award = silver | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set KeepRes mode|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set KeepRes mode|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plokite Wolf|date=2021-09-15|comment=Works on retail, GOG.com and Steam releases.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Open the | + | # Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]]. |
# Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> | # Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> | ||
# Save your changes. The game will now run at the desktop resolution as borderless fullscreen. | # Save your changes. The game will now run at the desktop resolution as borderless fullscreen. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Open the | + | # Open the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file]]. |
# Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> | # Add the line <code>KeepRes=1</code> | ||
# Add the line <code>Video Mode=1152</code> | # Add the line <code>Video Mode=1152</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = No spoken text. | |subtitles notes = No spoken text. | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/251-sid-meier-s-civilization-iii-complete-german-patch/ download for digital versions] | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-3/civilization-3/12 link #1], [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/civilization-3-conquest/civilization-3-conquest/387 link #2]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=283417523 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Network== | ==Network== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Either expansion pack is required, as the base game does not have multiplayer support. |
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
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|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Removed from Steam version after the Steamworks update. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Online server browser no longer works in non-Steam versions. Steam version has been updated to fix this.<ref name="Steamworks"/><ref | + | |online play notes = Online server browser no longer works in non-Steam versions. Steam version has been updated to fix this.<ref name="Steamworks"/><ref>[http://2kgam.es/2KOnlineMigration 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support]</ref> |
|asynchronous = true | |asynchronous = true | ||
|asynchronous notes = Possible option. Used by default. | |asynchronous notes = Possible option. Used by default. | ||
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|tcp = 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 | |tcp = 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 | ||
|udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | |udp = 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Compatibility settings=== | ===Compatibility settings=== | ||
− | Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. For the Steam version go to <code>{{p|game}}\Conquests\</code> and right click on <code>Civ3Conquests.exe</code>. Select properties and set the compatibility settings | + | Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. For the Steam version go to <code>{{p|game}}\Conquests\</code> and right click on <code>Civ3Conquests.exe</code>. Select properties and set the compatibility settings. |
===No music or sound effects during diplomacy=== | ===No music or sound effects during diplomacy=== | ||
This is an error caused by a Windows 10 update limiting sound to two channels. | This is an error caused by a Windows 10 update limiting sound to two channels. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install IndirectSound|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/3910/discussions/0/1473095331503895056/#c1484358860957169045]</ref><ref>[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/no-sound-during-diplomacy.615825/#post-14898115]</ref>|fix= |
# Download and extract [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound]. | # Download and extract [http://www.indirectsound.com/ IndirectSound]. | ||
# Copy the two files, {{file|dsound.dll}} and {{file|dsound.ini}}. | # Copy the two files, {{file|dsound.dll}} and {{file|dsound.ini}}. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 8.0a, 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = 1 | + | |opengl versions = 1 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.22 Rev A]] patch for Intel support. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 98 | |minOS = 98 | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | ||
− | |minRAM = 128 MB | + | |minRAM = 32 MB (base game), 128 MB (Conquests) |
|minHD = 1.8 GB | |minHD = 1.8 GB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = 9.0b | + | |minDX = 8.0a (base game), 9.0b (Conquests) |
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
Revision as of 09:58, 15 September 2021
Developers | |
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Firaxis Games | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
2001-2005 | Infogrames |
2005-present | 2K Games |
Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 30, 2001 |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 30, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | January 12, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 90 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Historical |
Series | Civilization |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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 |
Warnings
Key points
- Disc/retail versions can be migrated to Steam by contacting 2K Support.[1]
General information
- Civilization Wiki - A detailed wiki for all Civilization games and their spin offs
- Apolyton Civilization Site's Civ III section - A huge forum dedicated to all Civilization games and their spin offs. Modifications for the game can be found here
- Civilization Fanatics Center's Civilization III Page
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] or SecuROM DRM disc check (varies by release). | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
GOG.com | Civilization III Complete | |||
Steam | Civilization III Complete |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Civilization III: Play the World | Required for multiplayer support. | |
Civilization III: Conquests | Contains all content from Play the World. |
Version differences
- Civilization III Complete is a complete version with both expansion packs.
- Gold Edition contains Civilization III and Play The World.
- Play the World adds additional civilizations, game modes, and multiplayer support.
- Conquests adds additional civilizations and scenarios to the game, as well as new government types and other features.
- The Game of the Year Edition contains the original game with a bonus CD containing additional maps and behind-the-scenes videos.
- Digital releases omit the executables for the base game and Play the World, however, leaving only the Conquests executable with a Complete-themed menu and icon.
Essential improvements
Patches
- v1.29f (base game), v1.27f (Play the World), v1.22 (Conquests) are available here.
- Patch v1.22 Rev A is the latest patch for the OS X version.[4]
Unofficial
- fan patch v8 - Multiple fixes to v1.22 Conquests.
- Fitted Irrigation with Farm Houses - Makes irrigation look more natural and not jut out into the water.
- River Deltas - Covers up the problem where some deltas are too far out to sea and others are too recessed
- Fixed Transport Window Leftovers - Fixes left over artifacts from the transport window
Skip intro videos
Edit conquests.ini in game-folder[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Civilization3.ini <path-to-game>\Civ3PTW\Civilization3X.ini <path-to-game>\Conquests\Conquests.ini[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3910/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves <path-to-game>\Civ3PTW\Saves <path-to-game>\Conquests\Saves[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3910/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enabled by default but low-resolution; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set KeepRes mode[5] |
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Windowed
Set windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Uses OS cursor. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No spoken text. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital versions | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, link #1, link #2. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Japanese | Retail only | |||
Spanish | Retail only, download. |
Network
- Either expansion pack is required, as the base game does not have multiplayer support.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 8 | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 8 | Versus Removed from Steam version after the Steamworks update. |
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Online play | 8 | Versus Online server browser no longer works in non-Steam versions. Steam version has been updated to fix this.[1][6] |
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Asynchronous multiplayer | Possible option. Used by default. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Removed from the Steam version.[1] |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 3783, 6500, 6667, 28900, 29900, 29901 |
UDP | 2302-2400, 6500, 6515, 13139, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Compatibility settings
Issues with the game may be corrected with compatibility settings. For the Steam version go to <path-to-game>\Conquests\
and right click on Civ3Conquests.exe
. Select properties and set the compatibility settings.
No music or sound effects during diplomacy
This is an error caused by a Windows 10 update limiting sound to two channels.
Install IndirectSound[7][8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.0a, 9.0b | |
OpenGL | 1 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.22 Rev A patch for Intel support. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Removed in Steam update. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB (base game), 128 MB (Conquests) | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.0a (base game), 9.0b (Conquests) compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] 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.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3910) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Civilization III Multiplayer Update Now Available Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-05-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Plokite Wolf on 2021-09-15
- Works on retail, GOG.com and Steam releases.
- ↑ 2K Online Server Migration from GameSpy Technology – 2K Support
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ [2]