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PolyCast Episode 351: Console School
Topics
- This episode is dedicated to the new consolve players of Civilization VI. The discussion should be used as a primer for the basic understanding of the game.
- 00h01m52s |  Basic Tips and How to Win
- 00h17m06s |  Unit Movement Rules
- 00h21m50s |  How Barbarians Work
- 00h30m23s |  City Placement Tips
- 00h50m37s |  Wars



Runtime: 01h04m44s | Filesize: 51.8MB
Published: December 24th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 350: Adding It All Together
News
- 00h01m46s |  Civilization VI Released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
- 00h10m14s |  Catherine de Medici Named as One of the 70 Beds Video Game Characters of the Decade
Forum Talk
- 00h16m06sA CivFanatics Guest Airs Complaints about Civilization VI
- 00h28m59s An Issue with the Scored Competitions Coding
Senate
- 00h33m06sThe Diplomatic Victory Elimination Thread



Runtime: 00h52m56s | Filesize: 41.6MB
Published: December 12th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 349: Unfashionably Late
Forum Talk
- 00h01m28sWhich AI Civilizations do the CivFanatics Readership Think Appear Too Frequently?
- 00h08m52s Questions about the Continued Discussion of Civilization V vs Civilization VI
Senate
- 00h32m19sGetting the Most Out of Your Unique Units
- 00h45m04sThermonuclear Weapon Damage, Examined



Runtime: 01h05m16s | Filesize: 44.7MB
Published: November 29th, 2019
Hosts: Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 348: Skeleton Crew Edition
News
- 00h01m18sSogno di Volare Featured on a BBC Radio 3 Programme about Video Game Music
Forum Talk
- 00h05m17sWhich American Civilization does the CivFanatics Readership Want Added to the Franchise Next?
- 00h19m19s A Similar CivFanatics Poll Suggesting Alternate Leaders for Existing Civs.
Senate
- 00h42m36sDoes Civilization VI need Number of Cities Science and Culture Penalties like Civilization VI?



Runtime: 1h:09m:18s | Filesize: 57.8MB
Published: November 10th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, MegaBearsFan, TheChrisD



PolyCast Episode 347: When Consoles Attack
News
- 00h01m53sSid Meier's Civilization VI Announced for Playstation 4 and Xbox One
- 00h08m49s |  Sid Meier Interviewed by Ars Technica about the Development of Civilization.
Forum Talk
- 00h13m38s Investigating Claims of AI Competence since the Latest Patch
- 00h20m24sWhich African Civilization does the CivFanatics Readership Want Added to the Franchise Next?
Senate
- 00h31m09sUnique Infrastructure Elimination Thread
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Runtime: 1h:01m:57s | Filesize: 48.6MB
Published: October 23rd, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 346: Civilization VI - Fortnite Edition
News
- 00h01m45s |  The September 2019 Patch Notes
- 00h36m17sThe Red Death First Impressions
Forum Talk
- 00h47m33s |  The Problem with Anti-Cavalry Units
- 01h03m09s |  Our Least Favorite Leaders to Have as Neighbors



Runtime: 1h:14m:07s | Filesize: 58.8MB
Published: September 25th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 345: Endless Human
News
- 00h03m04s |  The September 2019 Update has been Announced.
Forum Talk
- 00h27m15s |  A Poll about Southeast Asian Civilizations for Future Civilization Titles
- 00h38m10s |  A Discussion on Humankind, an Upcoming Historical 4x Strategy Game by Amplitude
Senate
- 00h55m12s |  The District Discount Mechanic and Its Usefulness, or Rather, Our Inability to Read Google Translated Chinese
- 00h59m47s |  The Civilization Unique Ability Elimination Thread



Runtime: 1h:26m:09s | Filesize: 67.7MB
Published: September 10th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 344: Just Shut Up and Go with It!
Open Mic
- 00h02m40s |  Details on the Future of PolyCast
News
- 00h06m26s |  Discussion of a Polygon Article about Maps in Civilization VI.
- 00h22m00s |  Peace Accords in Mozambique include a Live Orchestral Performance of Baba Yetu.
- 00h27m50s |  Ed Beach to Appear on a PAX West Panel.
Senate
- 00h35m55s |  Analysis of the Unique Unit Elimination Thread on CivFanatics.
Misc.
- 01h21m29s |  A Retrospective of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri after 20 Years
- 01h31m36s |  A 2K Survey from August of Civilization Players



Runtime: 1h:42m:46s | Filesize: 80.7MB
Published: August 27th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, DanQ



PolyCast Episode 343: District Ten
News
- 01m48s |  Civilization VI: Rise and Fall is now available on iOS.
Forum Talk
- 11m51s |  What is a District and Why are They So Expensive to Repair?
Senate
- 25m44s |  Our Choices for the Top 5 City-States in Gathering Storm.
- 42m31sFree City Aggressiveness



Runtime: 54m:30s | Filesize: 40.7MB
Published: August 17th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, MegaBearsFan, Drusain



PolyCast Episode 342: She Likes Big Walls and She Cannot Lie
News
- 01m59s |  The Strategy Gamer Review of the June 2019 Patch
Forum Talk
- 21m27s |  Some Developer Insight into Some Design Decisions in Civilzation VI
Open Mic
- 53m08s |  Why Isn't This City Under Siege?



Runtime: 60m:00s | Filesize: 46.6MB
Published: July 20th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, WarningU2



PolyCast Episode 341: Patch Notes Mania
News
- 01m01s |  The June 2019 Patch Notes
- 44m00sUndocumented Changes from the June 2019 Patch for Civilization VI



Runtime: 59m:23s | Filesize: 39.9MB
Published: July 6th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 340: The Troll Patch
News
- 02m46s |  Firaxis Announces the June 2019 Civilization VI Patch (Post 1) (Post 2)
Forum Talk
- 25m15s | A Joke Expansion Pack from user Bibor
- 37m23s |  Examination of the King-Emperor Difficulty Jump
- 43m36s |  A Poorly Disguised Rant about Why the Paradox/Sims Model of DLC Would Not be Good for the Civilization Franchise.



Runtime: 60m:42s | Filesize: 44.1MB
Published: June 22th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, NewEarthRelic



PolyCast Episode 339: First Party Content
News
- 01m33s |  A Few Comments on the Current Financial Health of Fixaxis Owner Take Two Interactive
- 11m48s |  A Retrospective on a Five Year Long Civilization V Game
Forum Talk
- 21m39s |  How Often do we Return to our Saves in Civilization VI
Senate
- 34m21s |  A Systematic Look at the Various Merits of the Patheon Beliefs in Civilization VI
- 51m23s |  Rushing a District in Civilization VI for the State Workforce Inspiration



Runtime: 60m:00s | Filesize: 40.8MB
Published: June 8th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 338: Are Disasters Awful?
News
- 01m33s |  2K Comments of Sales of the Switch Version of Civilization VI.
Forum Talk
- 05m14s |  Does Civilization VI Lack Tension?
- 22m05s |  The Nature of Aid Requests
Senate
- 32m01s |  Examining the Missing National Wonders in Civilization VI
- 35m44s |  Gauging the Danger of Natural Disasters in Gathering Storm.
- 49m12sStart Biases for Gathering Storm Civilizations



Runtime: 59m:06s | Filesize: 40.2MB
Published: May 25th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, Tyroq



PolyCast Episode 337: Speaking of the Desert
News
- 01m37s |  Firaxis Streams the New World Builder.
Forum Talk
- 06m12s |  Has Civilization VI Become More Difficult?.
- 17m05s |  Comments on the Use of Turn Numbers as Judge of the Quality of Victory.
Senate
- 27m53s |  A Top Ten List of the Best Civilizations for a Science Victory from AsparusTheSaiyan.



Runtime: 61m:39s | Filesize: 45.8MB
Published: May 11th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



PolyCast Episode 336: Flashbacks of Stacks of Doom
News
- 01m16s |  Release notes for the Great Works and Trade Hotfix for Civilization VI.
Forum Talk
- 06m19sBarbarian Raids are broken.
- 12m28s |  Questioning the Movement Speed for Railroads
Senate
- 19m28s |  Has AI Air Power Improved Since Gathering Storm?
- 27m25sAI Hwacha Use Discussion
Misc.
- 31m56sCivilization Delegation Gifts (Recorded for Ep. 335)
- 40m49s |  A Complaint about the Storm Graphics for Gathering Storm. (Recorded for Ep. 332)
- 41m43s |  Valletta and Flood Barrier Abuse (Recorded for Ep. 332)



Runtime: 60m:00s | Filesize: 35.8MB
Published: April 27th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, SeelingCat, (TheChrisD), (Zosh127)



PolyCast Episode 335: Antarctic Late Summer Edition
News
- 01m34s |  Announcement and Release of the Antarctic Late Summer Patch for Civilization VI.
- 28m15sCivilization VI Gets Cross-Version Cloud Saves Between Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Senate
- 33m23sShould civilizations be Balanced?
- 41m12s |  Does Anyone Use Liang's Fisheries?
Research Lab
- 49m32s What the Coast Really Is.



Runtime: 60m:00s | Filesize: 43.7MB
Published: April 13th, 2019
Hosts: Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, TheChrisD, Zosh127



PolyCast Episode 334: Features Deferred
News
- 01m18s |  A Quick Follow-Up on the 2K EULA Controversy
Forum Talk
- 06m21s |  The Strength of City Walls is Questioned.
- 16m57s |  A Study of Neglected Features in Civilization VI
- 18m56s Features from Civilization IV that are Missing from Civilization VI
Senate
- 44m26s |  An Examination of Science Victory in Gathering Storm.
- 49m09s |  How Many Settlers Do You Build Before the Ancestral Hall
Research Lab
- 52m02sUnit Upgrade Paths and Desired Changes for Their Futures



Runtime: 60m:00s | Filesize: 38.6MB
Published: March 30th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, Zosh127



PolyCast Episode 333: BugFest
News
- 02m11s |  Confirmation of Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm for the Nintendo Switch
- 08m31s |  A Diversion about a Recent Video Showcasing Issues with the Civilization VI's balance.
Forum Talk
- 12m57s |  Sourcing the Production of Carbon Dioxide in Gathering Storm
- 18m56s |  The Use of Kamikaze Apostles for Relic Hunting
- 23m39sSuggested Strategy Games" for the Various Myers Briggs Personality Types. (Recorded for EP.332)
- 29m04sCommentary on the Steam Review Bombing of Civilization VI. (Recorded for EP.332)
Senate
- 35m58s |  Discussion of a Recent Guide to Grievances in Gathering Storm.
- 46m54s |  A Post about Rock Bands Reveals New Insight into the Cultural Victory.
Misc.
- 55m44s |  The Hazards of Building Big Ben with a Large Treasury.



Runtime: 60m:44s | Filesize: 43.0MB
Published: March 16th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, TheChrisD



PolyCast Episode 332: The Pounds of Drummaker
Theatre
- 01m27s |  Co-host Experiences with the New Expansion Pack
News
- 32m32s |  The Cree Atomic Era Music Nominated for a G.A.N.G. Award
- 35m03s |  A Discussion of Undocumented Changes in the Patch
Senate
- 49m42s |  Complaints about the Diplomacy Victory are Examined. Research Lab
- 01h03m49sUnintended Consequences of Canada’s Civilization Ability



Runtime: 66m:03s | Filesize: 41.6MB
Published: March 2nd, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, TheChrisD



PolyCast Episode 331: The Penultimate Week
News
- 01m29sPhoenica Discussion and Livestream.
- 11m15s |  Eleanor of Aquitaine Discussion and Livestream.
- 16m48sNew Features Explained Video Discussion.
Forum Talk
- 24m39s |  A Discussion about Neural Networks in relation to Strategy Gaming.
- 33m12s |  An examination of a complaint regarding the Number of Diplomatic Currencies.
Research Lab
- 43m28s |  Suggestions of New Naval Civilizations.



Runtime: 57m:51s | Filesize: 35.2MB
Published: February 16th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, MegaBearsFan, GrimVek, TheMeInTeam, Drusain



PolyCast Episode 330: Dannisaries
News
- 01m45sSweden Announced.
- 22m31s |  Further Details from the Sweden Gameplay Stream.
- 13m36sOttomans Announced. Discussion and Gameplay Stream
Research Lab
- 46m11s |  Suggestions for Additional Diplomacy Actions.
Forum Talk
- 53m26s |  The Nintendo Switch Version showcases City-State on City-State Razing



Runtime: 59m:19s | Filesize: 49.4MB
Published: Februrary 3rd, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan, Drusain



PolyCast Episode 329: Beginning with the Mali
News
- 01m12sMali Announced.
- 09m53s |  Details on the Sankore University.
- 13m36s |  Discussion of Steam's sales numbers
- 20m07s |  Jon Shafer interviewed about drug addiction.
- 23m51s |  William Morgan Shepard dies at age 86.
Senate
- 24m46s |  A question about Line of Sight in Civilization IV
- 38m41sStrategy Guidelines for the AI.
- 53m37s |  Civilzation VI Civ Start Locations



Runtime: 59m:60s | Filesize: 53.4MB
Published: January 20th, 2019
Hosts: CanusAlbinus, Makahlua, TheMeInTeam, MegaBearsFan



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