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Civilization VII

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Unlock the secrets of Civilization VII with our comprehensive Play-by-Cloud guide. Learn about new features, age transitions, yield types, and settlement mechanics to dominate your opponents.

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Unlock the secrets of Civilization VII with our comprehensive Play-by-Cloud guide. Learn about new features, age transitions, yield types, and settlement mechanics to dominate your opponents.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Age System: The game features three distinct Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each Age has unique tech and civic trees. Civilizations are tied to one Age, and players choose a new civilization to transform into for the next Age, influenced by leaders, previous civilizations, and gameplay elements (e.g., owning 3 Horse Resources may lead to Mongolia in the Exploration Age). A temporary 'Crisis' occurs during Age shifts, forcing players to adopt negative policies to balance the game.
  2. 2
    Influence Yield: A new yield type called 'Influence' is introduced, used for diplomatic interactions with other civilizations.
  3. 3
    Rivers: Rivers are now categorized into small (crossable normally) and wide, navigable rivers. Both types now run through tiles, not along their edges. Naval units and embarked units can travel through navigable rivers.
  4. 4
    Settlements: Settlements are divided into 'Towns' and 'Cities', both falling under the 'Settlement' category. Except for the Capital, all settlements start as Towns, which convert Production to Gold and accrue yields. Towns can be upgraded into Cities.
  5. 5
    City Naming & Limits: Settlement names are displayed in their native languages. Settlement limits are now dependent on the Age.
  6. 6
    Settler Units: Settlers are divided into two units: the 'Founder' (a Civilian Unit) and the 'Colonist'.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the Age transitions and the 'Crisis' mechanic; strategically adopting negative policies can help you recover or maintain your lead.
  • Mastering the new 'Influence' yield will be crucial for successful diplomacy.
  • Utilize navigable rivers for efficient naval unit movement and exploration.
  • Decide wisely when to upgrade Towns to Cities, considering the Age-specific settlement limits.
  • Leverage the 'Founder' and 'Colonist' settler units effectively for early expansion.

Successfully navigating these new mechanics will lead to a more dynamic and engaging Civilization VII experience, offering new strategic depths and replayability.

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