EPISODE 1: STARTING A GAME
Good news! Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is on Nintendo Switch!
Bad news, you don’t know where to start.
Well sit back, relax, and let me be your guide dog.
When starting a game of Civilization - or Civ for short - you need to pick your Leader: the mighty ruler of your empire.
Each Leader has their own unique strengths and bonuses. They might be a ruthless opportunist, ruthlessly scientific, or just plain ruthless.
Once you’ve chosen your Civilization it’s time to, uhh… start civilizing.
It’s super easy. You take a turn, then your competitors take a turn. On and on until victory is yours... or theirs.
It’s so easy a barbarian could play it. You’re better than a barbarian, right?
But unlike those wild barbarians, you actually care about the welfare of your empire.
Build farms and cast your fishing nets to feed your loyal subjects.
Construct mines and lumber mills to outwork the competition early.
Like a majestic eagle, in the early game you need to spread your wings and fly.
Exploring the map, meeting your different neighbors, and discovering natural wonders will give you a leg up.
But don’t forget to keep your head on a swivel. On the world stage a good defense is crucial.
Lay the hammer down against any would-be usurpers... and beef up your empire for your future domination.
So get out there and choose your Civilization. Explore! Build! Conquer!
And tune in next time as we dive deep into the almighty “turn."
TURN
NOVEMBER 16, 2018