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{{Infobox game/row/developer|MPS Labs|Original}}
 
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse|Multiplayer Gold, Test of Time}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse|Multiplayer Gold}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Varcon Systems|Mac OS}}
 
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5 Civilization Fanatics' Civilization II Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.civfanatics.com/categories/civilization-ii.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==
 
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Disc required only for music and videos in the original release | | Windows 3.x }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Disc required only for music and videos in the original release. Otherwise, the game is fully playable without the disc. | | Windows 3.x }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v1}} for Test of Time | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Mac OS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Multiplayer Gold Edition | | Windows }}
 
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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} There are four versions of Civilization II. The original version is simply called '''Sid Meier's Civilization II'''. Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization are expansions for the original. '''Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition''' is the original with all expansions, with a 32-bit executable and multiplayer options. '''Civilization II: Test of Time''' is an enhanced remake of the Multiplayer Gold Edition with the new game modes. [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions]
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{{ii}} The original version is simply called '''Sid Meier's Civilization II'''. The expansion packs Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization were made for this version.
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{{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.
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{{ii}} '''Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition''' (also known as the '''Ultimate Classic Collection''' in Europe) is the original with all expansions, with a 32-bit executable and multiplayer options. [http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_versions.htm A Summary of Civilization II Versions]
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{{++}} The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and [[Civilization II: Test of Time|Test of Time]].
  
 
{{DLC|
 
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{{DLC/row| Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization | | Windows 3.x }}
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{{DLC/row| Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. | Windows 3.x }}
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{{DLC/row| Fantastic Worlds | Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition. | Windows 3.x }}
 
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====Sid Meier's Civilization II====
 
====Sid Meier's Civilization II====
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
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*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=58 v2.42 patch]
  
 
====Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition====
 
====Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition====
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch]
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*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=52 US v1.3 patch]
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*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=60 UK v1.3 patch]
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[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]
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[https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/multiplayer-gold-edition-v1-3-german.61/ German v1.3 patch]
 
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====Civilization II: Test of Time====
 
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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]
 
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{{ii}} You will need this patch if you want to play any of the fan made scenarios.
 
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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]
 
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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.
 
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{{ii}} v1.1 must be installed first.
 
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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====
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[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch Installer]
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*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=8534 Patch installer]
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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.
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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.
  
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===Modifications===
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===Unofficial patches===
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====[http://users.tpg.com.au/jpwbeest/jp_miscgraphics.htm Test of Time Graphics Mod Pack]====
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*[https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civilization-ii-64-bit-editbox-patcher-mge-tot-also-works-on-win10-1709-fall-creators-update.622154/ The editbox patcher by FoxAhead] fixes a crash which occurs in the Multiplayer Gold Edition when text boxes appear on screen (such as when founding a city).
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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==
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  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = 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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  |notes    = For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – [http://forum.civru.com/index.php?action=vthread&forum=31&topic=947&page=0 download]
 
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  |fan      =
 
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|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play players    = 8
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
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|lan play notes      = Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time only.
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|lan play notes      = Multiplayer Gold Edition only.
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play players  = 8
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|online play notes    = Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time only.
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|online play notes    = Multiplayer Gold Edition only.
 
|asynchronous        = unknown
 
|asynchronous        = unknown
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
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==='You must have Civ II Test of Time installed in order to install this update.'===
 
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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>
 
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===When trying to play a video, Test of Time crashes or goes to a blank screen===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.free-codecs.com/download/indeo_codec.htm Indeo video codec]|ref=<ref name="FAQ"/>}}
 
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===Building a city crashes the game===
 
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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. The list of predefined cities in "CITY.TXT" is too short. If a player would add more cities to the list, the problem should be solved.<ref name="FAQ"/>
 
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===CPU runs at 100%===
 
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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"/>
 
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===Corrupted graphics when loading a save game===
 
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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"/>
 
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==='Failed to load game: file is in obsolete format'===
 
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Update Test of Time to [[#Patches|v1.1]].<ref name="FAQ"/>
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
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|windows exe notes      = Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time are 32-bit.
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|windows exe notes      = Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit.
 
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|macos 32-bit app      =  
 
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|minOS    = 3.1, 95
 
|minOS    = 3.1, 95
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
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|minHD    = 10 MB
 
|minGPU  = SVGA
 
|minGPU  = SVGA
 
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{{References}}
 
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Sid Meier's Civilization II
Sid Meier's Civilization II cover
Developers
Original MPS Labs
Multiplayer Gold MicroProse
Mac OS (Classic) Varcon Systems
Publishers
Retail MicroProse
Retail re-release Infogrames
Chronicles release 2K Games
Mac OS MacSoft
Release dates
Windows 3.x March 15, 1996
Windows 1998
Mac OS (Classic) August 22, 1997
Reception
Metacritic 94
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Point and select
Genres 4X, TBS
Themes Historical
Series Civilization
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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
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Freeciv (unofficial) 1996
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Civilization II: Test of Time 1999
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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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 Disc required only for music and videos in the original release. Otherwise, the game is fully playable without the disc.
Windows 3.x
Retail
DRM details are not known
Mac OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Multiplayer Gold Edition
Windows

Version differences

The original version is simply called Sid Meier's Civilization II. The expansion packs Fantastic Worlds and Conflicts in Civilization were made for this version.
Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition (also known as the Ultimate Classic Collection in Europe) is the original with all expansions, with a 32-bit executable and multiplayer options. A Summary of Civilization II Versions
The Civilization Chronicles box set includes Multiplayer Gold Edition and Test of Time.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Scenarios: Conflicts in Civilization Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Windows 3.x
Fantastic Worlds Included in the Multiplayer Gold Edition.
Windows 3.x

Essential improvements

Patches

Each version of Civilization II has its own patch.

Sid Meier's Civilization II

Civilization II: Multiplayer Gold Edition

Civilization Chronicles

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.

Unofficial patches

  • The editbox patcher by FoxAhead fixes a crash which occurs in the Multiplayer Gold Edition when text boxes appear on screen (such as when founding a city).

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Save game data location

System Location
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
No fullscreen mode.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

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

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Red Book CD audio
On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Local retail version only.
Traditional Chinese
Local retail version only.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Italian
Japanese
Local retail version only.
Korean
Local retail version only.
Polish
Local retail version only.
Brazilian Portuguese
Local retail version only - Byte & Brothers.
Russian
For the Multiplayer Gold Edition – download
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer modes require the Multiplayer Gold Edition.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
8 Hot seat
LAN play
8 Multiplayer Gold Edition only.
Online play
8 Multiplayer Gold Edition only.
Asynchronous multiplayer

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
WinG
[1]
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Original release is a 16-bit executable. Multiplayer Gold Edition is 32-bit.
Mac OS (Classic)

System requirements

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


References

  1. ↑ WinG - Wikipedia - last accessed on 2020-03-20