Skip to content

rewrite homepage for OpenCiv3 and Dutch #2

New issue

Have a question about this project? Sign up for a free GitHub account to open an issue and contact its maintainers and the community.

Sign up for GitHub

By clicking “Sign up for GitHub”, you agree to our terms of service and privacy statement. We’ll occasionally send you account related emails.

Already on GitHub? Sign in to your account

Draft
wants to merge 1 commit into
base: main
Choose a base branch
from
Draft

rewrite homepage for OpenCiv3 and Dutch #2

Changes from all commits
Commits
Show all changes
1 commit
Select commit
File filter

Filter by extension

Filter by extension
Conversations
Failed to load comments.
Loading
Jump to
Jump to file
Failed to load files.
Loading
Diff view
Diff view
89 changes: 45 additions & 44 deletions index.md
View file
Open in desktop
Original file line number Diff line number Diff line change
@@ -1,87 +1,88 @@
---
layout: page
title: C7 Game Home Page
title: OpenCiv3 | Home
date: 2025-01-04 18:25:00 -0800
---
# About C7
C7 (working title) is an in-development open-source 4X strategy game built with Godot and C#, with a historical focus inspired by games such as _Civilization_, _Galactic Civilizations_, and _Humankind_. We aim to create a new game that looks and plays like classic Civ but incorporates features from the best of the genre and our own dreams.
# About OpenCiv3

- [CivFanatics subforum](https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ3-future-development.604/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/uwxUuWhM89)
**OpenCiv3** (formerly known by the codename "C7") is an open-source, mod-oriented remake of _Civilization III_ by the fan community built with Godot and C#, with capabilities inspired by other 4X games and lessons learned in Civ3 modding. We aim to create a new game that looks and plays like Civ3 but incorporates features from the best of the genre and our own dreams.

***OpenCiv3 is under active development and currently in an early pre-alpha state.*** It is a rudimentary playable game but lacking many mechanics and late-game content, and errors are likely. Keep up with our development for the latest updates and opportunities to contribute!

# Get C7 Carthage
## Connect with the community

## v0.2 Carthage Has Been Released!
- [CivFanatics subforum](https://forums.civfanatics.com/forums/civ3-future-development.604/)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/uwxUuWhM89)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype)

The C7 team has released the final version of the v0.2 "Carthage" milestone. This is a major enhancement over the "Babylon" release, and our debut with Godot 4.
> [!NOTE]
> OpenCiv3 is not affiliated with civfanatics.com,
> Firaxis Games, Infogrames Interactive,
> Atari Interactive, or Take-Two Interactive Software.
> All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

New features and improvements in this version include:
# Get OpenCiv3 "Dutch"

- Ported the game to Godot 4 and .NET
- New default map playing as Carthage with starting settler & worker
- Added custom city graphics, and improved city rendering on the map
- Limited support for loading Civ3 saves and scenarios
- Show remaining unit movement as fractional numbers
- Improved unit go-to behavior
- Added option to change production from city right-click menu
- Added announcement when a civilization is destroyed
- Miscellaneous UI improvements
- Improved detection of Steam Civ3 installation
- Remember the Civ3 install location when it is set manually
- Updated game credits
## November 2025: v0.3 Dutch Preview 1 Has Been Released!

Media files from Civilization III are still required in this milestone.
The OpenCiv3 team is pleased to announce the first preview release of the v0.3 "Dutch" milestone. This is a major enhancement over the "Carthage" release, and our debut with standalone mode featuring placeholder graphics without the need for Civ3 media files. A local installation of Civ3 is still recommended for a more polished experience.

### Download Carthage
## Download

Download the appropriate zip file for your OS from [the release page](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype/releases/tag/v0.2-carthage)
Download the appropriate zip file for your OS from [the Dutch Preview 1 release](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype/releases/tag/v0.3-dutch-preview-1)

All official releases of C7 along with more detailed release notes can be found on the [GitHub releases page.](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype/releases/)
All official releases of OpenCiv3 along with more detailed release notes can be found on the [GitHub releases page.](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype/releases/)

## Installation
## Install

### System Requirements

- 64-bit Windows, Linux, or Mac OS. Other platforms may be supported in future releases.
- A local copy of Civilization III files (the game does not have to run). This will become optional in future releases.
- Minimum hardware requirements have not yet been identified. Please let us know if OpenCiv3 does not perform well on your system.
- Recommended: A local copy of _Civilization III_ files (the game itself does NOT have to run) from _Conquests_ or the _Complete_ edition. Standalone mode is available with placeholder graphics for those who do not have a copy.
- _Civilization III Complete_ is available for a pittance from [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3910/Sid_Meiers_Civilization_III_Complete/) or [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/sid_meiers_civilization_iii_complete)

### Windows Installation

This is a Windows 64-bit executable and requires 64-bit windows and a Civilization III installation to be present on the computer for access to media files. C7 will find this install in the Windows registry automatically.
This is a Windows 64-bit executable. OpenCiv3 will look for a local installation of _Civilization III_ in the Windows registry automatically, or you may use an environment variable to point to the files.

- Download and extract the zip file
- Double-click C7.exe
- Double-click `OpenCiv3.exe`
- If it is blocked, you may need to unblock it by
- Right click
- Click on Properties
- Check the "Unblock" checkbox near the bottom buttons in the "Security" section
- Click OK
- If your Civilization III installation is not detected, you can set the environment variable `CIV3_HOME` pointing to it and restart C7
- If your _Civilization III_ installation is not detected, you can set the environment variable `CIV3_HOME` pointing to it and restart OpenCiv3

### Linux Installation

This is an x86-64 Linux executable, and it requires media files from a Civilization III installation. You can just copy or mount the top-level "Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete" (Sans "Complete" if your install was from pre-Complete CDs) folder and its contents to your Linux machine, or install the game via Steam or GOG.
This is an x86-64 Linux executable. You may use an environment variable to point to the files from a _Civilization III_ installation. You can just copy or mount the top-level "Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete" (Sans "Complete" if your install was from pre-Complete CDs) folder and its contents to your Linux system, or install the game via Steam or GOG.

- Download and extract the tgz file
- Set the CIV3_HOME environment variable to point to the Civ3 files, e.g. `export CIV3_HOME="/path/to/civ3"`
- From that same terminal where you set CIV3_HOME, run C7.x86_64
- Set the `CIV3_HOME` environment variable to point to the Civ3 files, e.g. `export CIV3_HOME="/path/to/civ3"`
- From that same terminal where you set `CIV3_HOME`, run `OpenCiv3.x86_64`
- To make this variable permanent, add it to your `.profile` or equivalent.

### Mac Installation

This is a universal 64-bit executable, so it should run on both Intel and M1 Macs, and it requires media files from a Civilization III installation. You can just copy or mount the top-level "Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete" (Sans "Complete" if your install was from pre-Complete CDs) folder and its contents to your Linux machine, or install the game via Steam or GOG.
This is a universal 64-bit executable, so it should run on both Intel and M1 Macs. You may use an environment variable to point to the files from a _Civilization III_ installation. You can just copy or mount the top-level "Sid Meier's Civilization III Complete" (Sans "Complete" if your install was from pre-Complete CDs) folder and its contents to your Mac system, or install the game via Steam or GOG.

- Download the zip; it may complain bitterly, and you may have to tell it to keep the download instead of trashing it
- Double click the zip file, and a folder with C7.app and a json file will appear
- If you try to open C7.app it will tell you it's damaged and try to trash it; it is not damaged
- To unblock the downloaded app, from a terminal run `xattr -cr /path/to/C7.app`; you can avoid typing the path out by typing `xattr -cr ` and then dragging the C7.app icon onto the terminal window
- Set the CIV3_HOME environment variable to point to the Civ3 files, e.g. `export CIV3_HOME="/path/to/civ3"`
- From that same terminal where you set CIV3_HOME, run C7.app with `open /path/to/C7.app`, or again just type `open ` and drag the C7 icon onto the terminal window and press enter
- Double click the zip file, and a folder with `OpenCiv3.app` and a json file will appear
- If you try to open `OpenCiv3.app` it will tell you it's damaged and try to trash it; it is not damaged
- To unblock the downloaded app, from a terminal run `xattr -cr /path/to/OpenCiv3.app`; you can avoid typing the path out by typing `xattr -cr ` and then dragging the `OpenCiv3.app` icon onto the terminal window
- Set the `CIV3_HOME` environment variable to point to the Civ3 files, e.g. `export CIV3_HOME="/path/to/civ3"`
- From that same terminal where you set `CIV3_HOME`, run `OpenCiv3.app` with `open /path/to/OpenCiv3.app`, or again just type `open ` and drag the OpenCiv3 icon onto the terminal window and press enter

## Known issues

- C7 relies on having a Civilization III install on the machine and knowing where it is (via Windows registry or via CIV3_HOME environment variable, as described in the respective installation instructions)
- With some BIQ or SAV files, crashes to desktop may happen
- OpenCiv3 uses many primitive placeholder assets; loading files from a local _Civilization III_ install is recommended (see platform specific setup instructions above)
- Support for playing Civ3 BIQ or SAV files is incomplete; some files will not load correctly and crashes may occur
- For Mac:
- Mac will try hard not to let you run this; it will tell you the app is damaged and can't be opened and helpfully offer to trash it for you. From a terminal you can `xattr -cr /path/to/C7.app` to enable running it.
- Mac will crash if you hit buttons to start a new game (New Game, Quick Start, Tutorial, or Load Scenario) because it cant find our 'new game' save file we're using as a stand-in for map generation. But you can Load Game and load the c7-static-map-save.json file or open a Civ3 SAV file to open that map
- Mac will try hard not to let you run this; it will tell you the app is damaged and can't be opened and helpfully offer to trash it for you. From a terminal you can `xattr -cr /path/to/OpenCiv3.app` to enable running it.
- Mac will crash if you hit buttons to start a new game (New Game, Quick Start, Tutorial, or Load Scenario) because it cant find our 'new game' save file we're using as a stand-in for map generation. But you can Load Game and load `c7-static-map-save.json` or open a Civ3 SAV file to open that map
- Other specific bugs will be tracked on the [GitHub issues page.](https://github.com/C7-Game/Prototype/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Abug)

> [!NOTE]
> © The OpenCiv3 Project 2021-2025. OpenCiv3 is free and open source software released under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/license/mit).