Any Civilization III fanatics?

[Brad2600]

Yeah, I figured this topic would be a longshot.

 

I've always been a fan of the Civilization series and owned a copy of CivIII when it first came out. However, I lost interest in it and the CD got damaged along the way.

 

Recently bought a new copy of CivIII Complete off of Amazon and I feel myself getting back into it.

 

It was either that or a copy of CivIV and to be honest, I've seen too many negative reviews of CivIV and I prefer CivIII for the addictive gameplay.

 

What I am wondering though is if there is a way to cheat at this game? I don't mind playing it the way it is but sometimes, I'd love to know what it would be like to have all of the technologies at the start or a crapload of money just to shake things up a bit.

 

Any tips/tricks would be appreciated. I have a decent understanding of this game already but I struggle with military conquests, etc.

[tyranthraxus]

I did many great sessions with Civ3 but like all the rest eventually lost interest. I played Civ4 last year and its great, its worth a purchase. When I got it, I got sucked back into the old Civ mentality and loved the familiar feel but with new challenges/differences. I played it so much that first week that I realized that something had to give. So I deleted it from the hard drive! Too damn addicting and I have too much to do these days!