13-10-2001 20:52									#1
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Civ3 is just 17 days now from release. I call on all the Optimists and even the Realists to unite and make their voices heard. We need to stop this negativity that is overrunning this board.

let's show some optimism and excitement about our favorite game of all times!

Thank you firaxis for your hard work and dedication to the game. Thank you for listening to so many of our ideas and concerns.

I can't wait to play civ3 and have as much fun playing it as you all had making it!

	13-10-2001 21:03									#2
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Look like a little rebellion against the nay-sayers is underway. About time too........!

	13-10-2001 21:18									#3
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I bet each and everyone of the negative people 5 bucks they will love the game!!!!!!!

	13-10-2001 21:22									#4
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DP

	13-10-2001 21:22									#5
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quote: Originally posted by jadlakha I bet each and everyone of the negative people 5 bucks they will love the game!!!!!!!

I wouldn't bet against you on that one.

	13-10-2001 21:23									#6
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i say nay to the people that say nay to the naysayers.

	13-10-2001 21:37									#7
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I'm with you, Diplomat!
I am, and I will always be, an optimist!!!
I trust Firaxis, and I hope I also can trust the community here on Apolyton!

So, you pessimists: be aware, we optimists will rule this forum once again!

	13-10-2001 21:44									#8
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Civ2 = the greatest game of all time

Civ3 is better than Civ2.

Need I say more?

Firaxis! You have ruined my life again!

	13-10-2001 22:20									#9
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The problem with the pessimists is they assume too much.

They only have themselves to blame, really

	14-10-2001 01:11									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Earthling7 Look like a little rebellion against the nay-sayers is underway. About time too........!

VIVA LA REVOLUCION!

	14-10-2001 01:17									#11
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I'm pessimistic about pessimism .

Civ3 will rock!

	14-10-2001 01:19									#12
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quote: i say nay to the people that say nay to the naysayers.

Nay!!! (all in unison now)

SP Optimist here- all of the people who are tired of the *eternal whine* of the MPlayers should at least understand the bulk of their constructive criticism, through all of the spam/flame-like-odor. They believe they were intentionally led on to believe that MP would be included in the game- many of them preordered with this belief. No matter who's at fault (I don't think it was the design team's decision, but some exec. in an office), how would we *optimists* feel if they had announced that it was only MP and no SP?

Think about it.

I'd be really pissed, too.

	14-10-2001 01:26									#13
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quote: Originally posted by cassembler Nay!!! (all in unison now) SP Optimist here- all of the people who are tired of the *eternal whine* of the MPlayers should at least understand the bulk of their constructive criticism, through all of the spam/flame-like-odor. They believe they were intentionally led on to believe that MP would be included in the game- many of them preordered with this belief. No matter who's at fault (I don't think it was the design team's decision, but some exec. in an office), how would we *optimists* feel if they had announced that it was only MP and no SP? Think about it. I'd be really pissed, too.

I understand the MP'ers criticisms and worries. However they need to be more respectful of Firaxis. There is no need to start insulting and cursing Firaxis. They are good people who have worked hard to produce a great game. As for me, I think civ3 will be amazing. And, MP will come, it has not been cancelled. And when MP is released, it should be really good since Firaxis spent extra time on it specifically. After all, isn't it better to wait for a really great MP than to have a mediocre MP released with the game?

	14-10-2001 01:32									#14
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BAND TOGETHER!!!

	14-10-2001 02:38									#15
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Ah, can I join your Optimists team/club/sect/whatever?

I think Civ3 will be GRRRRRREEAAT!!!

Peace!
-- Roland

	14-10-2001 02:42									#16
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Actually there are lot of things to be optimistic about. We will get a god game, good graphics and a manual. What else could you whish.

If only Dan could release the editors as the game ships in US and UK so I could have something to do while waiting for the Swedish release.

	14-10-2001 02:42									#17
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An optimist before Civ3 release:

A realist before Civ3 release:

A pessimist before Civ 3 release:

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An optimist after Civ3 release:

A realist after Civ3 release:

A pessimist after Civ3 release:


Which would you rather be?

Peace!
-- Roland

	14-10-2001 02:52									#19
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This is fun. And even though it is a lighthearted approach to debunking the naysayers, it is warmly appreciated.

	14-10-2001 03:25									#20
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Cheerfully throwing in with the optimists!

Shall we vote on articles of secession from the pessimists?

(Sorry, influence from the OT Forum...)

I have seen no major reason to be worried about Civ3. I am excited...

	14-10-2001 03:30									#21
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I think they're scared of the new AI .

	14-10-2001 06:04									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Jingo i say nay to the people that say nay to the naysayers.

By jingo, thats confusing!

Soon Civ 3 will occupy my every waking hour - I hereby officially join the Optimists team/club/sect/whatever

Erm, what exactly are we??

	14-10-2001 06:08									#23
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Markos will be closing these threads soon before it all gets out of control like last time.

Thanking Mark ahead of time for doing this.

	14-10-2001 06:11									#24
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quote: Originally posted by TechWins Markos will be closing these threads soon before it all gets out of control like last time. Thanking Mark ahead of time for doing this.

I am not trying to cause trouble. I just wanted to show my enthusiasm for civ3, and show Firaxis my appreciation. Please don't close this thread unless it really turns bad, which it hasn't.

to others: please don't use this thread to bash anybody!

	14-10-2001 06:17									#25
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Civ3 will be great

	14-10-2001 06:58									#26
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quote: Markos will be closing these threads soon before it all gets out of control like last time.

The epitome of pessimism.

Besides, there's a drinkin' thread still open... Does Mark take the weekends off? If so, then there's a LOT of cleansing to do on Monday...

	14-10-2001 08:17									#27
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GRAAAAA

MUST REVOLT

	14-10-2001 08:46									#28
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quote: I am not trying to cause trouble. I just wanted to show my enthusiasm for civ3, and show Firaxis my appreciation. Please don't close this thread unless it really turns bad, which it hasn't

If you are not trying to cause trouble then why did you title this thread "Optimist Unite"? Also, had these comment "We need to stop this negativity that is overrunning this board." Now this appears if you are trying to stop people from expressing their opinions. How can you back these actions up as not being troublesome?

quote: to others: please don't use this thread to bash anybody!

I'm sorry to tell you this but it's too late for that. "So, you pessimists: be aware, we optimists will rule this forum once again!", "The problem with the pessimists is they assume too much.",


I should note that I am purposely giving you a hard time.

	14-10-2001 08:46									#29
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I admit I was once a hopeful pessimist. However, with time I grew to see the light. I have now crossed over to optimist!! Of course I don't know what the penalty for treason is in the pessimist camp?

	14-10-2001 11:48									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Simpleton I admit I was once a hopeful pessimist. However, with time I grew to see the light. I have now crossed over to optimist!! Of course I don't know what the penalty for treason is in the pessimist camp?

You will be bombarded with ineffectual whining.