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stated that the game was developed by brainstorming "ten random ideas" of "cool things to do in a real-time game...those things that didn't work we took out, and some of them worked really well." Reynolds stated that the inclusion of attrition, national borders, and city capture were features adopted
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originally used to host the game but currently does not host the game on their servers. The LAN networking, implemented on both platforms, provides a system for people on the same network to play together. There is also a Direct-IP option, allowing non-networked players to connect without the use of
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in 2007, Reynolds stated he was "hugely proud of" the game, linking the game's commercial success to its innovations on the "merging of two genres", whilst noting the game featured some minor disappointments, including the "cool but half-way polished" city capture system, and the potential to have
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series of games. Decker described the soundtrack as a "combination of world music with unique cinematic music styles", featuring "some very expressive performances on rare, ethnic instruments and mixes in modern elements." Decker's composition process involved considerable research of "unfamiliar"
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to demonstrate the "feasibility" of the game's progression, as "no-one could imagine very well that you could do a history game of all of history and not have it take six hours to play. To this end, they even had software milestones to achieve along the way to prove (the game) could play within an
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formed a major undertaking in the development process, taking over six months to integrate in the game. Designer and scenario editor Ike Ellis stated that the developers abandoned an original plan to involve a chain of linear single player scenarios, stating the idea was "too boring" and that the
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Supercollider and Space Program. They provide various benefits such as improving resource gathering or making units cheaper. Building wonders can also allow a player to win the game if 'wonder victory' is chosen as a custom setting of the game, as each wonder is worth a preset number of
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stated "yes, there are many races available, but none of them have a personality as such...(they) look the same, since they only employ three different graphic sets...so the racial distinctions feel abstract, rather than part of an immersive experience." However, John
Dewhurst for
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are also available, including the ability to compress or expand the line of battle. When a formation is chosen, the selected units automatically reposition themselves accordingly, typically with faster moving units in the front and slower moving, vulnerable units in the rear.
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was developed with an "epic" and "more strategic" scope, and determined the preference in gameplay design towards "directing armies and troops" and away from "a smaller focus with only a few units on the screen" and the inclusion of special units and abilities.
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critiqued the variation of abilities across nations, stating "such a varied array of nationalities is a beautiful thing, but not all nations are created equal. Some have excellent bonuses incorporated with them, and others are decidedly ho-hum." Similarly
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observed combat to feature too many "overwhelming" mechanics, stating "throw in attrition, supply, spies and commandos into the mix, and you'll probably need four hands and eight eyes to manage everything properly at normal speed settings." Rob Fahey of
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problems later on. For example, if a player starts with the nomad setting where no city is built at the start, it is wise to scout for an area that has resources before building a city, for without resources there is no army and the player will lose.
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with multiplayer and social networking features, but left the studio before the game was complete. Development was later led by Andy
Johnson, who stated the game needed "three months of proper development time" for the game to launch at the time
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styles, stating "I listened to everything from Irish whistle, to
Russian balalaika, to Tuvan throat singers", and was composed as a combination of sampled and live instruments. A DVD of the soundtrack, containing a Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1
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s gameplay centers around the concept of "territory". The area near the player's settlements is considered their territory, and players may only construct buildings within their territory or that of an ally (with the exception of the
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Unit types, such as Light
Infantry, Heavy Infantry, and Ranged Cavalry, can be upgraded as the player advances through the ages. These upgrades usually represent revolutionary changes in their particular field. For example, the
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sold 420,000 copies and earned $ 15.9 million by August 2006, after its release in May 2003. It was the country's 35th best-selling computer game between
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the fifth-best computer game of 2003, and presented it with an award for "Best
Interface". The editors wrote that the game "succeeds in a big way, and is about as addictive as they come." The editors of
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genuinely pushes the genre forward by introducing, and then perfectly using, some very cool gameplay mechanics such as the impact of national borders, attrition, alliances, and how cities are captured."
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stereo mix of the game opening cinematics, and production interviews, was released on June 24, 2003. The soundtrack was released by
Sumthing Else, the company of musician and executive producer,
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praised the mode as "enjoyable, if a bit simple, (as) it adds a substantial single-player component to the game," whilst noting that "this campaign, which is really just a glorified version of
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noted the game's speed "makes it a little too tricky to pull off tactical moves, with frantic mouse clicking required in combat to get your units to perform flanking manoeuvres and the like."
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noted that "harsh critics could label its diversity too light to be truly immersive and they may have a point. However, for once, a game trying to do too many things is its greatest asset."
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series. Designer Doug Kaufman stated that the decision of Reynolds to lead an independent project was the belief that turn-based strategy games were "on the decline" and the resistance from
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almost required. Terraced costs further contribute to the incentive for a diverse army, as each additional unit a player creates of a single type will cost slightly more than the last.
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has 4 to 8 unique units. Some unique units are based on units that those nations would have, if they were not destroyed in real-life. For example, the Native American nations (the
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stated that the mode was a "great twist on the usual story mode", but critiqued the "deja vu" and "lack of variety" after successive rounds in this mode. Elliott Chin of
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game lacked "graphic scale small enough to make it work around individual characters". Ellis stated that the design of the mode was heavily influenced by the board game
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announced a minor delay of the game from the originally planned release date of April 22 to May 20 to allow the development team to refine the game. The gold master of
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achievements and cross-play with the Steam version. Graphical changes to the game included updated textures, lighting and water. Other changes to the game included
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stated the mode was "an excellent substitute for a linear campaign mode, although we're a little disappointed at how simple the turn-based boardgame play is."
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stating the game received "generally favorable reviews" at an average score of 89%. Many critics praised the innovative design of the game for its fusion of
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pantheon, praising the game as "well-balanced, diverse in its offering of civ-specific perks, and a superb choice for fast-paced, messy multiplayer games."
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genre. One idea abandoned in early development, the inclusion of different models of government, later became a core component of the
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muskets and showing increased attack power and reload speed. Also, each nation gets its own set of unique units. For example, the
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in February 2003 with a competition to receive one of 1,000 beta copies of the game. In March 2003,
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of the Enlightenment Age, representing the great advantage of
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Meer, Alec (2011). "Rise of Nations". In Mott, Tony (ed.).
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following his involvement in the development of the
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2918:"Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots Review"
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2125:"Rise of Nations DVD Game Soundtrack Release"
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2812:"The Top 100: PCPP's Best Games of All Time"
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2518:"Rise of Nations - PC - Review"
2487:Abner, William (May 24, 2003).
2370:Brogger, Kristian (July 2003).
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1927:Parker, Sam (August 29, 2000).
1904:Trivedi, Dilip (June 7, 2003).
1251:a complete game." Rob Fahey of
725:secured a publishing deal with
488:, ranging from the Ancient Age
3195:Real-time strategy video games
2937:"Rise of Nations Gold Edition"
2622:Dewhurst, John (August 2003).
2231:Edge staff (August 25, 2006).
2180:Decker, Duane (May 30, 2012).
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2384:. p. 119. Archived from
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1884:"Interview with Doug Kaufman"
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749:at several events, including
2654:s Month in Review: May 2003"
2596:. p. 74. Archived from
2592:. Vol. 10, no. 8.
2340:Fahey, Rob (June 27, 2003).
2239:. Future plc. Archived from
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1672:ranked matches to the game.
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1706:Rise of Nations: Tactics
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2699:Computer Games Magazine
2280:Luo, Di (August 2003).
1660:, Steam Trading Cards,
1450:of all time, including
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1388:Computer Games Magazine
1201:real-time strategy game
899:and its expansion pack
789:format. Lead developer
659:Development and release
437:In a manner similar to
2106:Rise of Nations Heaven
2088:Rise of Nations Heaven
1888:Rise of Nations Heaven
1688:to produce successive
1558:Expansions and sequels
1495:, Nate Crowley stated
1474:that we've seen", and
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1399:Computer Gaming World
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733:and showcased at the
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3071:. November 13, 2013.
2388:on February 25, 2005
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1953:. February 27, 2002.
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1597:Thrones and Patriots
1564:Thrones and Patriots
801:Thrones and Patriots
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2798:Rock Paper Shotgun
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2186:Duane Decker Music
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1804:on January 9, 2016
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1492:Rock Paper Shotgun
1465:Rock Paper Shotgun
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