Getting creative. Returning regular co-hosts Matt "elthrasher" Morgan, "ScottieX" and CB "japyaknees" are joined by nine first-time and returning guest co-hosts in the forty-eighth episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "Seems to Defy Logic"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 00m42s | Topic #1
Comparing multiplay engagements in Ranked and Player Civilization: Revolution matches (recorded for Episode 40).
- 01m30s | Topic #2
Reflecting on Game of the Week experiences (recorded for Episode 42 and 44).
- 03m39s | Topic #3
Recounting a Mongolia vs. America Head-to-Head match in a CivRev Ranked bracket (recorded for Episode 47).
- 04m44s | Topic #4
Knowing when, and how, to expand across the map through peace and/or conquest (recorded for Episode 25 and 41).
- 07m11s | Topic #5
The theory, evidence yet ready skepticism of karma in Civilization: Revolution (recorded for Episode 45).
- 13m11s | Topic #6
Tales of CivRev dealing with researching Irrigation or Literacy first and constructing Stonehenge (recorded for Episode 72).
- 15m19s | Topic #7
Revealing the map as quickly as possible in CivRev (recorded for Episode 23, 24 and 47).

RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

On record. The one-hundred-and-seventy-second episode of PolyCast, "Straight Line to Victory Sideways", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-host Stewart "MMC" Rice with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m24s | Forum Talk
Take-Two Interactive will be meeting, but 2K Games will not be showing, at this year's E3 while one illuminates possible meaning behind the cover art for Civilization V: Brave New World (06m14s) while some decry the manner, and subsequent treatment, through which it was revealed (10m02s); elsewhere, arguing submarine use against CivV's Artificial Intelligence (AI) is exploitative (14m00s), counting down the release to BNW (17m07s), new BNW interview revealing new information (19m41s), apparent lack of Trading Posts meaning a return to Cottage improvements from CivIV speculation (28m41s), and looking beyond Brave New World for future Civ releases (33m20s).
- 38m24s | Research Lab
Making an effort to recall a removed civilization to life in a game of Civilization have meaning and substance (recorded for Episode 164).
- 48m04s | Miscellaneous
What is with all CivV workers being left-handed (recorded for Episode 166), while looking to declare "Mr. Beard" from among the game's civilization leaders.

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Learning from a mistake when it comes to re-reporting, clicking fallout and how not to exit gracefully.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

With the impending shutdown of Civilization: World, use the opportunity to reflect in your words, in your voice, on the SCivCast (SC) podcast. The show's eighth episode, to be its last for the foreseeable future, is to feature farewells and reflections from a number of past panelists. At the same time, the CivWorld community is invited to contribute directly by verbally communicating thoughts and views of their own. To do so, complete one of the following steps on/by May 29th, 2013 for consideration:

- Voicemail: Call (301) 637-7659 or +44 121 288 7659 from your phone
- MP3 Recording: Email thepolycast@gmail.com with attachment

SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; follow the show on Twitter. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Naysayers thwarted. Daniel "DanQ" Quick, Michael "emeseles" Lucas-Smith, "Makahlua" and new regular player "MadDjinn" are accompanied by fellow co-operative Civilization V multiplayer players on TurnCast (TC). Its twenty-eighth episode, "That Makes It Tempting", is now netcasting, it has a runtime of 09m59s.

TurnCast is the third spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast on which Quick, Makahlua and MadDjinn serve as regular co-hosts; the modding-centric ModCast was the first, and the console-centric RevCast the second, such spin-off. The fourth spin-off, SCivCast, covers Civ on social media.

Time is running out. Regular co-hosts Heather "pawprint42" Moats, Angel Ledwich and Doug "ShuShu62" lead the seventh episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "Might Have To Login Now" with returning guest co-host Dave "davec"; now netcasting, it has a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 03m24s | Topic #1
A tale of too much Civilization: World play that led to a startling realization...
- 06m14s | Topic #2
... followed by an account of a game cut short.
- 11m11s | Topic #3
Finding returns for one's remaining banked CivBucks.
- 13m38s | Topic #4
With the impending end of CivWorld, a wave of secret revelations from some players come to light.
- 16m04s | Topic #5
A reflection on the evolution of the game's caravaning mechanic and the tactics of those who make use of it.
- 22m45s | Topic #6
A story of even more in-game drama that unfolds as the recording itself progresses.

SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; follow the show on Twitter. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

But not necessarily a good influence. The one-hundred-and-seventieth episode of PolyCast, "Never a Bad Diversion", features regular co-hosts "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-hosts Scott "AlphaShard" Dirk and Troy Goodfellow with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m33s | News
An overview of the upcoming Civilization V expansion Brave New World as disclosed during the PAX East 2013 convention.
- 25m10s | Miscellaneous
What led to a certain civilization to not to be included in the game and what the reaction to that decision has been.
- 30m22s | Open Mic
Responding to a letter sent by electronic mail by a listener who "always seem to be king maker, instead of king".
- 39m27s | Forum Talk
Considering what it's like and how to respond to a sub-optimal starting position and how to expand wide in CivV.

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Why to expect a disaster, and musing about one unit's legitimacy and another's speculation in the up-and-coming BNW expansion for Civilization V.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Pinpointing the particulars. Returning regular co-hosts Matt "elthrasher" Morgan and "ScottieX" are joined by first-time guest co-host ITZ DENI3D in the forty-seventh episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "There's a Strategy In There"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m45s | Topic #1
A Civilization: Revolution community tournament series update highlighting an unexpected upset.
- 04m45s | Topic #2
The guest panelist reminisces about a game with a regular co-host that saw an early war save and a later game technological rush.
- 09m27s | Topic #3
In the show's first Head-to-Head matchup analysis, England vs. Germany.
- 19m54s | Topic #4
In the second Head-to-Head consideration, France vs. Mongolia.

RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Upon closer examination. The one-hundred-and-sixty-ninth episode of PolyCast, "Read the Fine Print", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with returning guest co-hosts Izzy "Izmir Stinger" and "Monthar" with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 02m48s | News
A new patch for Civilization V has been released; then, much ado about the just announced expansion Brave New World: civilizations, policies, archaeology, international trade routes, technology trading(?) and the World Congress (09m59s); Wonders of the World, Great People, Victory Conditions and Ideologies (21m45s); odds and ends revolving around focusing on the late game with new mechanics while at the same time impacting on early gameplay with an emphasis on efforts other than those based on armed combat (30m15s); and on two scenarios -- one of which raises concern over how the subject matter will be treated -- and rounding out some details on previously raised points (36m13s). (Further reference thread #1; #2; #3; #4; #5; #6; #7.)
- 48m08s | Forum Talk
Working to avoid, or at least deal with, a runaway civilization in CivV (recorded for Episode 166).
- 53m21s | Miscellaneous
For the first time in the Civilization V line of titles, the Macintosh port of the BNW expansion to be released at the same time as its PC counterpart.

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
A long overdue overhaul and knowing that you do not know what you do not know.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Without hesitation. Daniel "DanQ" Quick, Michael "emeseles" Lucas-Smith, "Makahlua" and new regular player "MadDjinn" are accompanied by fellow co-operative Civilization V multiplayer players on TurnCast (TC). Its twenty-seventh episode, "Laying It In", is now netcasting, it has a runtime of 09m59s.

TurnCast is the third spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast on which Quick, Makahlua and MadDjinn serve as regular co-hosts; the modding-centric ModCast was the first, and the console-centric RevCast the second, such spin-off. The fourth spin-off, SCivCast, covers Civ on social media.

Game, set, match. Regular co-host Angel Ledwich leads the sixth episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "Set the Parameters" with first-time guest co-hosts Diann Mabury, "JonG" and "MicahD"; now netcasting, it has a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 03m39s | Topic #1
First steps after logging into Civilization: World for the first time and beyond.
- 05m38s | Topic #2
Taking timezone differences into account when choosing who to play with and in what games.
- 10m37s | Topic #3
Establishing effective organization, and maintaining meaningful communication, throughout a CivWorld game.
- 17m07s | Topic #4
How to avoid or at least get out of being unable to start new games, and bringing available game slots up from two to three.
- 21m20s | Topic #5
Dealing with users who manage more than one account in Civilization: World.
- 24m17s | Topic #6
The impact of family on one's gameplay, and of gameplay on them.

SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; follow the show on Twitter. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

It's been more than a year since the forty-sixth episode of ModCast was published and unexpectedly became the fourth and final episode of the show's fourth season. The show went on hiatus anticipating the release of the Civilization V DLL in 2012; when that occurred a few months ago, it was hoped that at least part of MC's regular panel would be able to return to guide the anticipated albeit delayed next season. Unfortunately that has not come to pass.

As such, show owner and to-be editor Daniel "DanQ" Quick is seeking Civilization V mod creators and players alike to to apply to join the show as a regular co-host. The aim is for the show to produce a six-episode fifth season with each episode pre-recorded and using Skype to conference. If interested and available, send "DanQ" an email or a private message on/by March 31st, 2013 expressing such interest, availability and reasons why you should be considered for one of four such positions.

ModCast is a recurring audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game modding; sibling show PolyCast focuses on Civ strategy, RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Not as easy as 1-2-3. The one-hundred-and-sixty-seventh episode of PolyCast, "Make Those Decisions Count", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with first-time guest co-host Robert "The Observer" with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m20s | Open Mic
Concerned feedback stemming from the show's most previous episode, and responding to a request for help with a starving capital in a game of Civilization V (06m29s).
- 12m35s | Forum Talk
Civilization V Lead Designer Jon Shafer expresses his views on building an empire builder and then revisits his efforts on Civilization V (24m43s).

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Responding to a humourously crafted piece of electronic mail generated by computer software leading to going below the belt with Montezuma in mind.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Quantifying beyond the quantifiable. Returning regular co-hosts Matt "elthrasher" Morgan, "ScottieX" and CB "japyaknees" are joined by one other in the forty-sixth episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "More Powerful Than the Numbers Suggest"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 00m49s | Topic #1
Revisiting and rethinking parts of the upper and near-upper tier Civilization: Revolution civilizations rankings relative to one another: Spain/China, Spain/Zulu, China/Zulu, Arabia/Aztec and Aztec/Spain (recorded for Episode 45).
- 10m15s | Topic #2
Taking a position on ranking the seventh most powerful civilization in the game (recorded for Episode 42).
- 11m39s | Topic #3
The viability of and approach to attacking England in CivRev before the Industrial Era (recorded for Episode 44).
- 14m53s | Topic #4
Utilizing the 'Retreat!' mechanic as a strategic option.
- 18m04s | Topic #5
Cheating through Culture and Diplomacy in Civilization: Revolution.
- 22m32s | Topic #6
Statistical breakdown of one's combat odds when fighting another unit yields some surprising results (recorded for Episode 45).

RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Cringe at the thought. The one-hundred-and-sixty-sixth episode of PolyCast, "Left to Their Own Devices", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with first-time guest co-host Christopher "blauerfackel" with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m14s | News
Civilization V Lead Designer Jon Shafer leaves Stardock Corporation's games division to start his own development studio, Conifer Games, with its first-to-be title At the Gates getting a kickstart and what this may or may not mean for computer strategy gaming; then, an apparent realization that a Gold Edition for CivV is just around the corner that is to include all previously released content for the game (20m57s).
- 26m53s | Senate
Do's and don'ts for dealing with the Plains terrain in CivV in the context of improving one recounted bogged down game in particular.
- 33m25s | Open Mic
Responding first to specific feedback from Episode 161 and then more general feedback in response to Episode 164 (41m42s).
- 48m08s | Miscellaneous
Civilization II Lead Designer Brian Reynolds departs from Zynga while speaking candidly about his reasoning for doing so, including his outlook on computer strategy gaming.

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Segue bluntness and comments to-wit or not-to-wit.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Minimal degrees of separation. Regular co-hosts Heather "pawprint42" Moats and Angel Ledwich lead the fourth episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "A Friend of a Friend" with returning guest co-hosts Josee Gendron and Rob "RobG" Gerkin with first-time guest co-host Dave "davec"; now netcasting, it has a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 02m50s | Topic #1
Communication basics for all Civilization: World players.
- 11m23s | Topic #2
No love lost for one of the more egregious implications from the game's tutorial.
- 13m49s | Topic #3
Adjusting expectations to play CivWorld for a reason other than to win.
- 17m28s | Topic #4
Of finding players, and finding games, to satisfy the want to game.
- 23m04s | Topic #5
The compilation that is the show's first blooper reel.

SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; follow the show on Twitter. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Emphasis on the meaning. The one-hundred-and-sixty-fifth episode of PolyCast, "It's About the Intent", features regular co-hosts Daniel "DanQ" Quick, "Makahlua", Philip "TheMeInTeam" Bellew and "MadDjinn" with first-time guest co-host Chris "TheChrisD" with a runtime of 59m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m08s | Forum Talk
Taking in the buzz surrounding a possible upcoming second expansion pack for Civilization V, mulling trade restrictions for landlocked civilizations (10m16s), why some leaders become afraid of others (12m38s) and rethinking a claim about exploiting unlimited experience gains (17m52s).
- 26m53s | Senate
Tackling Workers on the front lines of CivV warfare, tearing down the game's Great Wall World Wonder (33m30s) and questioning the logic behind resource bonuses in it and CivIV (43m29s).
- 51m15s | Miscellaneous
Raising the profile of a claim of how CivV changed the life of one gamer for the better, facilitating an introspection by some of the panelists.

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
A roundabout way for accepting the return of an oft-decried Civilization series mechanic, and sparking a favourite kind of fit.

Recording live before a listening audience every other Saturday, PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; listeners are encouraged to follow the show on Twitter, and check out the YouTube channel for caption capability. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

Whether one realized it before or not. Returning regular co-host "ScottieX" is joined by new regular co-host CB "japyaknees" in the forty-fifth episode of RevCast (RC) entitled "Want to Know the Answer To"; it is now netcasting with a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m20s | Topic #1
Reporting on the latest Civilization: Revolution tournament developments for the PS3 and Xbox 360.
- 04m55s | Topic #2
Getting gold, a caravan or a spy from a barbarian hut (recorded for Episode 44).
- 15m11s | Topic #3
Ascertaining the nature of early hut reward acquisitions in CivRev.
- 22m36s | Topic #4
Determining the type, and quite possibly the name, of Great People generated.

RevCast is the second spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

In that way. Regular co-hosts Doug "ShuShu62", Heather "pawprint42" Moats and Angel Ledwich lead the fourth episode of SCivCast (SC) entitled "Want to Be Dominated" with five other panelists as the first show's production comprised of archived segments; now netcasting, it has a runtime of 29m59s. The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m07s | Topic #1
Assessing city settling options with starting considerations and focus tailoring in Civilization: World (recorded for Episode 02).
- 06m17s | Topic #2
Implications in moving from being apart of a large empire to a small one (recorded for Episode 02).
- 08m31s | Topic #3
Getting to play for the purposes of racking up achievements in CivWorld (recorded for Episode 03).
- 11m46s | Topic #4
What to keep in mind when being apart of, and conversing with, other members of a guild (recorded for Episode 03).
- 19m43s | Topic #5
Arguments for why when comparing Civilization: World to other Civ games on the basis of addictiveness, CivWorld wins (recorded for Episode 03).
- 23m55s | Topic #6
Considering the present, as well as contemplating the future, of this first social-media based Civ title (recorded for Episode 03).

SCivCast is the fourth spin-off of the Civ strategy-centric PolyCast; follow the show on Twitter. Fellow sibling ModCast focuses on Civ modding, RevCast on Civilization: Revolution and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.

In 2007, the first PolyCast Christmas Special featured show regular co-host "Makahlua" leading three other women to discuss all things Civilization. Five years later, she's headlining the sequel "Girls Playing Civ Too". The 2012 PolyCast Christmas Special, she leads past regular and recurring guest co-hosts Annalee "Cartimandua" Barney and Lisa "qnl" Bang on topics ranging from numerous Civilization IV and Civilization V comparisons to the state of female gamers in the online community.

The summary of topics is as follows:

- 01m01s | Difficulty Level
Preferred difficulty level of play in Civilization IV and Civilization V.
- 03m08s | Girl Gamers
Perception, experience and analysis of the presence of women in gaming.
- 09m49s | Favourite Civilization
The panelists' favourite CivIV and CivV civilization to play.
- 14m06s | Female Leaders
Comparing the choice and selection of female leaders in the Civ series to date.
- 17m52s | Empire Size
A leaning towards either a tall or wide empire in CivIV and CivV.
- 19m44s | Victory Preference
Nostalgia runs deep when choosing a preferred victory condition to strive for in Civ.
- 21m59s | Victory Theatre
A focus on a Deity-level Cultural Victory account within the CivV expansion Gods & Kings.
- 24m55s | Religion Mechanics
Comparing and contrasting the religion mechanics in CivIV and as introduced to CivV in its G&K expansion.
- 28m00s | Espionage Mechanics
Similarly, comparing and contrasting the espionage mechanics in CivIV and CivV expansions Beyond the Sword and G&K respectively.
- 31m58s | Unit Dislikes
Units to dislike, discard and disrespect.
- 36m37s | Strategic Resources
Reflecting upon strategic resources as implemented in CivV.
- 38m32s | Favourite Map
Favourite map type, and size, in both CivIV and CivV, including a comparison of two types for the latter.
- 42m20s | Favourite Speed
Similarly, favourite game speed in both most recent Civ iterations.
- 47m17s | Title Preference
Forcing a choice to play either Civilization IV or Civilization V today.
- 50m47s | Community Status
The state of the online Civilization community according to the panelists.
- 57m22s | Game Tweaks
Tweaking requests for CivV post-G&K and its subsequent patches.
- 61m10s | Artificial Intelligence
The good, the bad and the ugly of CivIV and CivV's Artificial Intelligence past and present.
- 64m07s | Flashback Topics
Recorded for the first such special, four conversations not previously released: trying advanced starts (64m47s), executing capital moves (66m27s), substituting game music (67m26s), and playing random civilizations (68m54s).

- Intro/Outro | Miscellaneous
Attractive box cover art, multitasking headaches, casual greetings and specials of Christmas past, present and future.

PolyCast is a bi-weekly audio production in an ongoing effort to give the Civ community an interactive voice on game strategy; its final episode of this, its sixth season, is number 163 set to be released in one week's time. Sibling show RevCast focuses on Civilization: Revolution, ModCast on Civ modding, SCivCast on Civ social gaming and TurnCast on Civ multiplay.