Hybrid affinities Main article: Affinities (CivBE)#Hybrid AffinitiesĮarning different affinity points in Rising Tide has a synergistic effect. Harmony explorers can also leash aliens, allowing them to build armies of Aliens to fight for a civilization. Combining artifacts can lead to buildings and wonders that would not have been available any other way.įinding marvels can lead to planet wide quests. Players can now find artifacts that give large bonuses to players. And the chances of you spawning next to an alien nest is at 15%.Įxpanded exploration options For further information, see Artifacts (CivBE) and Marvels (CivBE)Įxplorers have much more to do in Rising Tide. Explorers can also now find resource pods and conduct expeditions in the ocean. Previously land based resources such as Firaxite can be found in the water. In addition to a slew of new naval units such as the submarine, Rising Tide players can build floating cities that can move around the map. The progress of wars is also tallied with a the Rising Tide war score system.Įxpanded aquatic gameplay Main article: Aquatic gameplay (CivBE) Players will know where they stand with other civilizations because of the fear and respect system. Making establishing deals with the AI more transparent. A new Diplomatic Capital system has been added to facilitate diplomacy. Players can trade for traits that can improve how a civilization functions. New diplomacy system Main article: Diplomacy (CivBE)ĭiplomacy has been rebuilt 'from scratch' in Rising Tide.

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