The payment aspect of Humble Bundle is thought-provoking. We are providing money from the UK for bundles containing games from around the world and our money goes to the developers and Humble Bundle itself. It would be nice if there was a reasonably-sized UK-focused bundle site. I would imagine that the default charities do receive the bulk of the charity money, but the option is there in most bundles to search for and donate to UK charities. Maybe this deal (or separate thread?) is the place to share the major charities that people find that others could be donating to?

I've found: Oxfam UK, RSPCA, ROSPA, National Autistic Society, NSPCC British Legion, The Prince's Trust, Barnardo's Retail(?), RAF Benevolent Fund, pet charities, some hospitals and hospices, health/cancer charities such as CRUK, Macmillan, Marie Curie, Roy Castle Lung Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis Society and local charities, such as the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
But no Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth (except US), British Heart Foundation.

Even if you have a personal charity selected the bundle's charities, which presumably the developers approve of, are set up by default to receive some of the charity money allocated (though you can often switch it away from them).

Civ 5 is from 2010. Unless I really seriously overslept this morning we're not in 2025 yet.
Also these games are phenomenally well known to PC gamers so not like people need "warning" about it being turn based (as if that's a downside as opposed to a consistently popular genre in the PC community).

TBS is old fashioned? lol.
I guess thinking is very 'pedestrianised.' for some people.

Best steer clear of all the other recently released 'old fashioned' games then :laughing:

Yep, done that.
An odd thing to happen though, I assumed all this was automated.

I bought

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings
Sid Meier's Civilization V DLC


but they sent me codes for

Sid Meier's Civilization V: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Colonization
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Warlords


???

I also found the British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, Salvation Army, various churches.

Lol just bought the $1 version only to find I already own it in steam :smiley:

The payment aspect of Humble Bundle is thought-provoking. We are providing money from the UK for bundles containing games from around the world and our money goes to the developers and Humble Bundle itself. It would be nice if there was a reasonably-sized UK-focused bundle site. I would imagine that the default charities do receive the bulk of the charity money, but the option is there in most bundles to search for and donate to UK charities. Maybe this deal (or separate thread?) is the place to share the major charities that people find that others could be donating to?

I've found: Oxfam UK, RSPCA, ROSPA, National Autistic Society, NSPCC British Legion, The Prince's Trust, Barnardo's Retail(?), RAF Benevolent Fund, pet charities, some hospitals and hospices, health/cancer charities such as CRUK, Macmillan, Marie Curie, Roy Castle Lung Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis Society and local charities, such as the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
But no Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth (except US), British Heart Foundation.

Even if you have a personal charity selected the bundle's charities, which presumably the developers approve of, are set up by default to receive some of the charity money allocated (though you can often switch it away from them).

All that earnest Virtue Signalling has made you lose your sense of humour, lol

Well, apart from electing Corbyn, that was hilarious

That's nice Mr Farage, now go take your pills.

Exactly, who wants to support a dodgy front for Marxist propaganda, ramming political correctness into the American youth,
when you help the future stars of amusing youtube videos.

Civilization IV: The Complete Edition in the lowest tier (81p) includes the second Colonization:

"Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization

Classic Game Design: The strategy classic Colonization is rebuilt with beautifully improved visuals, while retaining the famous addictive gameplay and endless fun that are synonymous with Sid Meier games."

You can if you want select say Cats Protection as a custom charity,
but lower down the page you have to select "Choose where your money goes"
and reselect Cats Protection in the UK as the total beneficiary, (the little sliders thing)

otherwise half still goes to some American organisation (probably Hilary's campaign slush fund for the next election)


Great, $8 to my preferred charity and not some bogus refugee BS

Possibly because they are super cheap? I've bought about 15-20 games over the years that I've never played, but I wouldn't be surprised if some have purchased but never played over a hundred games (or even a few hundred)!

would this work on windows 8?

Hmmm, I already have number 4 and Ive never played it once. Don't know why I get tempted by these deals

I think Civ 4 is the best game ever made, on any format!

I own 5 and 6, but still play 4 more. Pretty sure I've never played any game as much as 4. Can still happily hammer it for the entire day (not that I get many spare days to do so these days).

Great price and purchased.

I've read that Civ 2 was the pinnacle of the franchise though, and the games have all been dumbed down since then.

I spent hours on Civ 2 when I was younger

I've tried civ IV and V, with high hopes and I feel like I am the only person who doesn't seem to love these.

I just can't get into it

Cheers for the advice dude, I went with Civ V. It's that bit newer and shinier :smiley: but still has awesome reviews. Looks like it will last for ages too, the dlc list goes on forever!

Civ IV for 86p is a bargain- I still prefer it over Civ V!

great games, but for me Civ3 is still the daddy.

Absolute bargain. Thanks a lot.

The only Civ game I have ever played is on my phone but I really liked it. Obviously the full PC version has got to be bigger and better so I want to give it a blast.

Which is best? or should I go straight for the newest one?

I hoped Colonization would be part of the bundle, even if it isn't a Civilization game as such.
Did they ever release that in a format that can be easily played on modern systems?

WARNING - these are TURN based game s- not normal free flowing games. Old fashioned and rather pedestrianised.

These games are from about 15 to 20 years ago.

TBS is old fashioned? lol.
I guess thinking is very 'pedestrianised.' for some people.

Best steer clear of all the other recently released 'old fashioned' games then :laughing:

​Thanks, ended up with bta tier.

Doubt i ever scratch the surface of content I brought without beyond earth and by time I get there it probably be just as cheap.

And it only costs 80p for Civ 4, allegedly the best of the lot (with Civ 5 coming close with its expansions). Not sure to what extent Beyond Earth is salvaged by its expansions?

Reviews:
Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete Metacritic: 90% (24 critics, 8.4 from 259 users), Steam: Very Positive 89% (1490 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization® IV Metacritic: 94% (50 critics, 8.3 from 917 users), Steam: Very Positive 92% (1003 reviews)
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Metacritic: 86% (28 critics, 8.6 from 175 users), Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive 96% (912 reviews)
Civilization IV®: Warlords Metacritic: 84% (37 critics, 8.3 from 74 users), Steam: Very Positive 86% (82 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Metacritic: 83% (32 critics, 6.7 from 96 users), Steam: Very Positive 80% (283 reviews)

Sid Meier's Civilization® V Metacritic: 90% (70 critics, 7.9 from 2308 users), Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive 96% (94740 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World Metacritic: 85% (55 critics, 8.6 from 637 users), Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive 96% (1028 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization V - Gods and Kings Metacritic: 80% (53 critics, 7.7 from 443 users), Steam: Very Positive 96% (244 reviews)

Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™ Metacritic: 81% (78 critics, 5.5 from 1032 users), Steam: Mixed 52% (15350 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Rising Tide Metacritic: 79% (39 critics, 6 from 120 users), Steam: Very Positive 81% (526 reviews)
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth Exoplanets Map Pack Steam: Mixed 56% (85 reviews)

shame. wish it is civ 6 on the top tier

Tempted. Never ever played civ game but have soft spot strategy games ( games like age of empires/ total annihilation back in the day )

Is it worth paying extra for beyond earth or is 3 /4 / 5 better value?

never played any civ games but love total war games, are they anything like tw ?

You're doing things wrong (unless of course this is because you're buying at top tier) :stuck_out_tongue:

I never knew that, thanks :smile: (don't think I've ever bought the BTA tier tbh)

You need two tabs open for Humble. Keep one open with a reduced BTA price (usually 7:15-7:30pm) and then use another to monitor movement up or down.

If it starts rapidly increasing you can still checkout using the tab with the lowest price :sunglasses:

Yeah, I normally go off Paypal, so I just normally put £0.86 as I think it's around that on Paypal, I know paying with a card can be lower I just have no way of checking unless I use XE which says around £0.80

Not interested but that's irrelevant. Heat for a good deal lol

Not a bundle for me, as I already have everything aside from Beyond Earth and can't really justify spending the $15 for that when I'm not sure that I'd play it much (if/when I get bored of Civ V, I have Endless Legend and Age of Wonders III in reserve) - but the value's certainly there is you don't own these!

Also, 86p? Sterling's not *quite* dropped that low yet AFAIK - are you basing that off the poor rates offered by PayPal?

Civ 4 Complete for 86p is a sweet deal if you're new to the series.

Civ IV and dlc is 4 separate Steam 'Games' For your Library May not be Good if Your OCD

It goes up exponentially with time I find, so you're best deciding what you want early :smile:

Gah, was £3.60 odd a little while ago.

Someone screwed up the pricing structure!
They've put the 2 best games in the lowest bracket!! <3

I would guess so? The average is currently £4.56, and includes the lower tier and the vouchers for money off Civ VI

So this bundle is very hot?

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/steam-sid-meier-s-civilization-v-complete-edition-7-35-gamersgate-2619748

Civilization IV is a total bargain for under £1.

great value I guess... voted hot. but not my cup of tea. still, theres always next tuesday 7pm !

I <3 humble bundle

Wow enough civ to last a lifetime..

Is that CIV V stuff in the middle tier the entire DLC? (the complete edition)

so disappointed in this weeks bundle :disappointed: Going up to the BTA is essentially 3 of the same game with DLC. Totally not my thing - on upside....money still in posession :smile: