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III- Starting [00003]
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

III- Starting [00003]

Learn the basics of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, including new features like Ages, Influence, Rivers, and Settlements, to begin your journey to victory.

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Learn the basics of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, including new features like Ages, Influence, Rivers, and Settlements, to begin your journey to victory.

This guide covers the initial stages of Sid Meier's Civilization VII, focusing on the foundational elements that will shape your early game. We'll explore the new Age system, the introduction of Influence, changes to rivers, and the distinction between Cities and Towns.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Understand the Ages: Civilization VII features three distinct Ages: Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern. Each has unique tech and civic trees. Your civilization is tied to one age, and your choices during transitions will determine your civilization for the next Age. For example, Rome in the Antiquity Age might transform into the Normans in the Exploration Age and the French Empire in the Modern Age. Civilization choices are influenced by the leader, previous civilization, and specific gameplay elements (like owning 3 Horse resources, which can unlock Mongolia in the Exploration Age). Be prepared for a temporary "Crisis" during each Age shift, which imposes negative policies to balance gameplay.
  2. 2
    Utilize Influence: A new yield type, Influence, is introduced for conducting diplomacy with other civilizations.
  3. 3
    Navigate Rivers: Rivers are now categorized into small rivers (crossable like before) and wide, navigable rivers. Navigable rivers allow Naval Units and embarked Units to travel through them. Rivers now run through tiles rather than along their edges.
  4. 4
    Manage Settlements: Cities and Towns are now both categorized as Settlements. All Settlements, except your Capital, begin as Towns. Towns cannot produce anything on their own; Production must come from adjacent tiles.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the Age transition requirements to strategically choose your next civilization.
  • Leverage Influence early to establish diplomatic relationships.
  • Plan your city placement considering the new river mechanics for potential naval advantages.
  • Understand the limitations of Towns and focus on developing adjacent tiles for Production.

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