Civilization II is a successful customisable strategy game that runs on Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later. The newsgroup alt.binaries.games.civ2 also exists but since it is a binaries group it often suffers from large postings unsuitable for users with a dialup connection. The newsgroup alt.games.civnet also exists but relates to a different game.
This newsgroup is intended to give players of the game Civilization II a place to discuss the game. Since the game is customisable it also gives producers of custom versions a place to discuss and receive feedback on their customizations.
Discussion is limited to topics related to Civilization II, Civilization III, and related products (such as the scenario packs and edits or third part software that is directly related). In particular, discussion of tactics, help for beginners and new developments for the game are considered to be on-topic. Discussion of so-called sequels such as Alpha Centauri and Call To Power is allowed, but newsgroups for both games now exist. They are alt.games.firaxis.alpha-centauri & alt.games.civ-call-to-power, respectively.
Test posts are not allowed. Groups such as alt.test or local/ISP test groups should be used instead.
Since the binary group alt.binaries.games.civ2 already exists binaries should be posted there and/or provided via an ftp/www site. Short announcements of the availability of such files could then be posted to alt.games.civ2.
Advertising is in general not welcome. However, short announcements of products directly related to Civilization II and its immediate genre will be tolerated.
Job adverts are not welcome.
The group is not moderated.
- This charter has been modified slightly from the original proposal in alt.config in line with the fact that the newsgroup now exists.
- It has been updated to account for the followups to Civ 2.
- It is posted monthly and is available at http://civ2.watorrey.net/agc2_charter.html.
Last updated 05 Dec 2004