Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Complete Guide (222 Sections) | AntMag

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Welcome to Sid Meier’s Civilization VII! As the latest entry in the legendary turn-based strategy series, you'll guide a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age, making critical decisions about city placement, research, diplomacy, and warfare. Whether you're aiming for a swift Science Victory or a dominant military conquest, every choice shapes your empire's destiny. This is the ultimate 4X experience, perfect for anyone who loves deep strategy and building a lasting legacy.

This guide is your indispensable companion to mastering Civ VII. We’ll walk you through everything from securing those crucial early-game resources and optimizing city yields to achieving the coveted Science Victory. We'll also cover advanced tactics for multiplayer showdowns and ensure you’re prepared for every challenge the game throws your way, helping you earn those Steam Achievements and claim your place in history.

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Hey there, future world leader! So you've booted up Sid Meier's Civilization VII and you're ready to forge an empire that'll stand the test of time? Awesome! This guide is here to walk you through everything you need to know, from your very first turn to achieving ultimate victory. We'll cover the basics of getting started, managing your cities, understanding different governments, and even how to build that shiny spaceship to win the game. Let's dive in and make history!

What's Covered:

Getting Started: Your first steps in the ancient world.
Cities: How to found, grow, and manage your settlements.
Governments: Choosing the right system for your empire.
Money: Keeping your economy strong.
Warfare: When and how to fight your rivals.
Diplomacy: Making friends (and influencing people).
Science: Researching new technologies to advance your civilization.
The Spaceship: The ultimate goal for one of the victory conditions.
Different Paths to Victory: Exploring various ways to win.

I- Intro [00001]

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII was initially perceived as a potential copy of Simcity but evolved into an easily addictive experience. This version has fewer bugs compared to the PC version, but presents its own unique challenges.

Tips

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is a puzzle/strategy game.
This version has fewer bugs than the PC version.

II- Story [00002]

Alright, so you're diving into Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and you want to know what the whole story is about? It's actually pretty straightforward, but don't let that fool you – there's a ton of depth! Basically, you step into the shoes of a leader, and your main gig is to grow your civilization, spreading it across the world and aiming to be more successful than all the other civilizations out there.

These other civs? Oh, they won't make it easy. They'll be talking smack, calling your civilization a joke, and generally trying to provoke you. Expect them to threaten war and throw all sorts of insults your way. It's enough to make anyone mad and consider tearing up those peace treaties! Keep an eye out, especially for the Romans and the Indians; they can be particularly nasty with their hate speech. Seriously, Gandhi has never been this menacing in any other game!

But it's not just the rival civs you have to worry about. You'll also need to protect your people from a whole host of other threats. We're talking about occasional barbarians who just want to raid, the ever-present danger of famine, destructive volcanoes, city riots, pesky pirates, devastating floods, and sneaky surprise attacks. And then there's the ultimate rival: time itself. If you fall behind your rivals in scientific advancement, they'll get bolder, meaner, and more likely to declare war on you. So, keeping up with science is crucial!

When you first start a new game, there's this goddess figure who'll give you the foundational tools to get your leadership journey going. These initial

III- Starting [00003]

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

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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.
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Utilize Influence: A new yield type, Influence, is introduced for conducting diplomacy with other civilizations.
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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.
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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.