Strategy Guide Wiki - Civilization III

Q: I've destroyed all the cities from a civilization but the computer says they aren't completely eliminated. What now?

Obviously, you haven't destroyed everything. A civilization can still live if it has a settler on the map. Sometimes, however, civilizations may find a remote island to build a city on. I know, for example, a game I was playing in which an enemy of mine had been destroyed except for a single city which was built on a one-square island. Thus, I had to wait until I discovered Marines to capture it.

Q: How do I get We Love the King day in my cities?

We Love the King Day is a celebration that happens in a city which has no unhappy or resisting citizens, is above population level six and is still growing. We Love the King Day lowers corruption in the city it is celebrated in.

Q: Is there any advantage to razing captured cities?

Not much, if any. Razing a city will cause all civilizations to hate your soul until the stars die. Granted, allied military civilizations like to see the blood but after the alliance is canceled, they will hate you like the others. The only reason to raze a city is if you are fighting a war and there is no chance the city will stay within your grasp. If you acquire a city through culture, there is no penalty to abandoning it.

Q: What are the classifications for settlement size?

0-6 = Town
7-12 = City
12+ = Metropolis

Q: What are the varying difficulty levels, and what level should I play at?

As described by the instruction manual, here are the six levels:

Chieftain: This is the easiest level recommended for first-time players.

Warlord: Warlord level best suits the occasional player who doesn't want too difficult a test.

Prince: At this difficulty level, everything comes much less easily and your rivals are significantly better at managing their empires. You need some experience and skill to win.

Monarch: Experienced and skilled players often play at this level, where the rafty enemy leaders and the unstable attitude of your citizens combine to present a significant challenge.

Emperor: This level is for those who feel the need to be humbled. Your opponents will no longer pull their punches; if you want to win, you'll have to earn it.

Deity: This is the ultimate Civilization challenge, for those who think they've learned to beat the game. You'll have to give a virtuoso performance to survive at this level (and yes, it is possible--theoretically--to win on Deity level). Good luck!

This pretty much explains it. If you do pretty well in a certain level, it is usually safe to move on to the next.


Last Update: March 4, 2009	Contributors: TimmyTheRabidTurtle, Patron Vectras