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Civilization II Hints

I'd like to thank...

  • Everyone in MicroProse who worked their butts off to bring us Civilization II. Congratulations guys!

    Jason Strautman for his help in this project and for being patient.

    Edward Kenworthy for his "Unofficial CIV 2 Strategy FAQ", which has some good strategies but which is sadly incomplete due to not enough contributions. Most of the good stuff he gives is here, so don't worry. :)

    John Thibeault, B. Alan Guthrie, Ryan Scholl, Jacob Daniel Walter, R. D. Clark and Blair Nowakowsky, who all contributed to the above FAQ.

    Carsten Straaberg, Ryan Buszard,  and "Seeker" for their various strategies.

    Keenan Cottone, "The Freddman" and  "Evan the Bold" for their various words of wisdom about Wonders of the World.

    Timothy Hain for his discovery of how to win at 4000BC.

    Tim McBride for his advice on waging nuclear war.

    Marc Fisher for his excellent document on managing war -- and peace -- throughout the game of Civilization II. (Note: due to its size, his document is not included with this file. If anyone would like a copy, please email me or look in the section titled "The Summing Up" for Mr. Fisher's email address).

    Finally, the people in Ozzie Software for being so understanding, and for giving me a second CD, when the first CD they gave me didn't work properly. :)