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Merged Esapana thread.
Apologies for the long post.
They shouldn't, its an awesome country, but what people are saying is that they aren't really a major world civilization or a global power yet. As I've said before, maybe some day they will be and on that day we'll find them included in CivXII or something, but that day hasn't come yet.
You have to understand that there is a limited number of spaces in the game as they can't make possibly make every independent self governing body in history as they'd have to make thousands of civs. And this just isn't possible if civs are to each have unique voice files, UUs, UBs and leader heads. If they were to make a game where loads more civs were included and one of them happened to be Canada, I don't think anyone would really complain. But if they were to make a game with Canada in, but a major civ like Greece or Rome out, then most people wouldn't really be too happy with that.
I don't think being a unique race is a determining factor to being a unique civilization, nor should it be. Race is to some degree determined by the time at which people lived. For example, in civ4 BTS we got the Arabs, Sumerians and Babylonian, who at the time would be considered different races but now could all considered Arab (not genetically, but when has race ever came down to genetics ). I might also include Egypt in that list, but I'll leave it out as that would be a whole thread on its own and comes down largely to self identification and so has no clear answer. The Carthaginians would be another example of this. So we had 3-5 civs that may today identify themselves as Arab, as well as 2 Greek races (Greece and Byzantines).
Then I'll admit, I am uneducated as I'm not really aware of any of Canada's major military achievements, so maybe you could tell us a bit more about them.
The presidency of the G8 rotates each year amongst its members. This year its Canada turn, next year it'll be another members turn.
From what you've listed:
- Basketball - James Naismith (A Canadian born naturalized American). Although if someone were requesting the Mayans, I'm sure they'd also have this on there list.
- 56k Modem - Brent Townshend
- Ice Hockey - Debatable
- Gas Mask - Who? I mean, I can give arguments for the Arabs, Persians or Germans (Prussians) inventing it, or the Americans for patenting the idea. It was first used in conjunction with toxic gasses against the Canadians, but I've never heard of it being invented by them.
- 5-pin bowling? Doesn't seem to have caught on.
- Electric street car - Maybe. I really don't know. Do you know when and by who? I'm too lazy to google it.
- IMAX, Canadarm, Java Script - Good inventions
This isn't really that great a list when you look at it (compared to other civs in the game). But I'll grant you that Canada have had there fair share of inventions and discoveries. Any such list should at least include the discovery of insulin (Frederick Banting), which saved countless lives. And the use of hormones in cancer treatment (Charles Huggins), which again saved lives. Both received noble prize. They've made a fair contribution to chemistry as well. But still, in terms of discoveries and inventions they're nowhere near the level of countries like Great Britain or the Germans, nor are they yet comparable to the nearest equivalent, the US.
Last edited by AMMK; 07-02-2010 at 02:57 AM.
I will give my opinion that I think the majority will not like, but knowing writting hier not chagee anything well:
I think neither France, nei. US, nei. England, nei. Spain and all mother nations included civ witch are not civilizations are mixt of some or had other name in the past.
Some Nations still be able to be as they mother civilization, like Frace -> Gals, Spain -> Celts, Germans are Germans, Englad-> Brittons, Aztecs->Mexicas, Russian->Moskovians, Japan-> Nippons, etc, etc, and of course US is out.
Yes US is the most impresive nation in the XX century and hade some influence in XIX but is not a civilization. This is nothing aginst any nation is just what the game is about.
I know this will not be not becouse I am not right is just is not good for the sells. But I think like this and a civ editor we can may be make a US out of Brittish or Spain out of Celts or Romans.
Sorry a mistake with the connection was repited.
You've to read more. Really. Gals and Brittons are a pole of the Celts, like the Iberians. And French come from the Franks, the result of the union of the latin people (roman colonization of the gals) with the ostroghots, so they are a mixture of german and latin. But they're a country, a state, a civilization.
You have a strage concept about civs. I believe that you think "a civ is a race". It isn't. The USA is a union of several races, but they formed an unique culture, further than skin colours or eyes size. Is a way of live, a way of understand their world.
and you're ridiculous
well my long reply to your reply just magically got deleted and im really not going to retype that whole thing.
as far as military achievement though i encourage you to study world war 1 and world war 2 history more thoroughly. we were also in korea, the gulf war and afghanistan. its funny because in afghanistan, besides the brits and the us (in a way, kinda like 'dday') we are the only ones actually doing any fighting. but im guessing fox news doesnt tell you much about what other countries are doing besides the us.
also, i realize the g8/g20 seat rotates thats not what i was talking about. lets talk recession, how many banks in america folded or needed a bail-out to survive? many. how many in canada folded or needed a bail-out to survive? zero. the brits are trying to emulate our economic model, the world is writing stories about it. maybe youre just to proud to acknowledge that we did it right while the rest of the world did it wrong and the recession was proof because we weathered the storm better than any country in the world. fact.
yes, the inventions i listed have been credited to canadians. it matters not that naismith invented basketball in america he was canadian at birth.. further to that i would also say its pretty significant that canadians had a hand in inventing the telephone and the lightbulb
as far as 'programming' us into the game well that argument doesnt hold water either. recording a few lines of dialogue is not difficult. i bet they hired canadians to voice the americans anyways lol... the models would be a remodel of the brits/americans. thats how they did all the models anyways. make one, duplicate it and make changes. not hard.
but whatever my arguments will get me nowhere its easy to see. i, like many others, will just wait for the mod to be released and hold out hope that one day the game 'civilization' will actually be about 'civilization' and not 'world-power civilizations'
to be honest, it seems like sometimes other countries get p****-envy because a country as small as canada could do so much for the world, expect nothing in return and just sit back while everyone else does everything they can to try and shut us down.
Last edited by mastafish; 07-02-2010 at 07:22 AM.
oh no kidding eh! guess i better retreat to my igloo via dog-sled. watch out for that light-bulb sure is melting things fast around here.Just looked from the Wikipedia "Wars of Canada" and it just looked like you have allways been Vassals for someone else ... So lets just say: not a real empire or superpower just a puppet... and Canadas modernday inventions havent really amazed the world... Ask some European/Asian/Africaner which are the Greatest things you know Canada from? Answer is Icehockey and after that just silent"
Last edited by mastafish; 07-02-2010 at 07:39 AM.
Is there anyone here who would deny that the Germanic folks from up north were one of the largest influences in Europe during the early Middle Ages?
@ mastafish
The vast majority of Canada's military history seems to consist of either (a) fighting for the British or (b) peacekeeping missions, the most notable exception being WWII. World War I falls under (a), as Canada was legally obliged to enter the war as they were at that time subservient to Britain. Canada did well in WWI, but remember why they were fighting; they were dieing in the name of their British masters. When a major power has its subservient nations fight in there wars, imo credit goes to the dominant nation. I agree, Canada also did well in WWII. So good effort in two World Wars and contributing in the Boer Wars, and in Korea. But this is hardly comparable to the military histories of most of the civs in the game. With regards to UN peacekeeping forces, while its true to say that Canada is involved in Afghanistan, Canada's contribution globally dropped to 56th by 2009, and in terms of military personnel alone, even Ghana contributes more.
I disagree with you about Canada 'weathering the storm better than any other country in the World'. What about China, Australia and Singapore? While its true that Canada has been less affected than most other countries in the world, it is by no means immune to the crisis, as unemployment has risen and will continue to rise. And yes, Canada's banks seem to have done well with regards to the current financial crisis. The reason I didn't comment wasn't pride (what country would I be showing pride in here?), it was that I don't think its of major significance. I mean, in a game spanning thousands of years, Canada not being as badly affected by a global economic crisis probably isn't going to be that huge a deal. Maybe a footnote in the history books.
You're probably right about it not being too difficult for Canada to be added in given that they'd probably even be a Canadian about to do the voices. I'd guess though that if they added Canada, it would only serve to fuel the complaints of "why haven't they added country X instead of Y" that we already see so much with the Iroquois and Songhai. If they did, as you say, make a game about 'civilizations' rather 'world-power civilizations' then what civs would they include? They couldn't possibly include all of them, as they'd be thousands. Having said that, I agree with when you say that hopefully someone will mod Canada in. I know I'd have them in my games to stop the Iroquois and US from getting too big.
I don't think the arguments against Canada have anything to do with envy; I've got to play as my civ in every game so far and so I wouldn't be envious of any other civ that gets included. Despite how it might seem from my post, I'm not in any way against Canada as a nation. Its a nice country. I'm not arguing that Canada haven't made great contributions in their short history, as I know they have (I mentioned insulin). But that's the main problem though; its only had a short history and so has not had time to accomplish the same feats as other civs. As I keep saying though, I think that some day it probably will. I get that due to nationalism you're always going to see Canada in a different way to non-Canadians, just as people from any other country in the World would probably view their country differently than those who aren't from there, and so there's probably nothing that would convince you that if there are only going to be a set number of civs (18) in the game, and another set number in expansion packs, then as great as Canada is, it would be wrong to include them ahead of civs which have had a far greater impact (e.g. Mongolia, Spain, Portugal, ect.). But this is just to let you know how a non-Canadian who has no issues with Canada and no other agenda sees it.
The equivalence was not perfect, and whe can argue witch nations->civ. And about US if the the US-Americans ego permits, the US is a mix of nations not a union (now days). What I'm saing is not really integrate and there are a lot of diference and segmentations in US. And the majority of the way of living is center europe view of live there is not a "unique society" the core of the US is not really diferent to Canada, just was expansionist and have the oportunity to bright.
oh no kidding eh! guess i better retreat to my igloo via dog-sled. watch out for that light-bulb sure is melting things fast around here.
Dont worry you can borrow mine. My PolarBears and Penguins will be there waiting for you...
no offense but really Canada just isnt worthy of being in the game...
Canada is nice and much like my homeland near igloos and stuff. But still your Historical meaningless is too small...
Last edited by MaD; 07-02-2010 at 10:14 PM.
I'm sure about Canada is a great country, for economy and society; but this is only today, cause half-century ago it was really "forgotten". Perhaps Canada is too British to be a civilization. I understand the canadian position, but really you're the same civ as the British, for costumes, culture, lenguage -french is a legacy of Louis XIV-; obviously Canada is a great state, but his culture is like north-european and specially british. I hope you understad it.
I'm not so sure about that one. What about the advent of monotheism? I believe it could be largely credited to the Kingdom of Judea, and it seems that the idea of a single, all encompassing god is quite 'revolutionary'. Also, the first testament is an extremely old book, which I think deserves credit, although not of much historical value...
I add myself to the seemingly long list of users eager to see vikings appear as a civilization in the game. Vikings have themselves not done to many great stuff, but they had quite a unique culture and are known to many of us. Vikings are symbols of courage, war, winds and the toughest people crossing any storm on the high seas to reach the goals of their nation. The vikings are also in the teaser, I cannot believe that someone with a heart can put the vikings in a teaser and then just leave them out in the game. The teaser starts with the Vikings, it was the first thing I saw of Civilization 5, and it's the Civilization of my choice.
Vikings got the berserker units, they got fast and polite naval units. If the problem with Vikings as a civilizations is that they have little strength in the modern eras we I assume it would be a fitting strength for them to be able to get more out of naval resources such as oil and fish. Oh how I long to see the Vikings as a civilization, this must by all means be implanted.
I also noticed a small war here regarding whether or not Canadians should be a civilizations, and then someone mentioned that "Europeans" made up what became Canada, and not native Americans. The thing is that in Canada some people called "Inuits" already lived there, few in numbers. In some northern parts of Norway / Sweden / Finland / Russia (you catch the drift) the Lapps lived. Both nations had lived surrounded by a cold weather and hunting and fishing where their trade. The cultures merged perfect when about 40.000 Lapps left from the Swedish and Norwegian coasts to Canada, to explore America. They brought reindeer's (and yes, that's why Santa got reindeers) and knowledge and where greeted like heroes by the Inuits. The Lapps where nation-builders without doubts, many of you have probably heard about Baldo . Now this is a summary of a very long story made short, so I am not going to take this further, I just got some sort of impulsion or what I should call it.
If I may, inquire, what's the deal with this whole Canada thing? I don't think Canada should be an entry civ in this game, a mod would be fine as far as I'm concerned, but honestly, this is a bit much. As a Canadian who has had the opportunity to study both in Canada and abroad, I'm tired of everybody knocking us for what they don't know. Last I checked, the game from day one had been about great civilizations (shown by both those that have been included, and left out), and I think before we can argue about who gets included and who doesn't, shouldn't we be looking at what a great civilization is?
I'm sorry to say, but the United States has not been a historically dominant civilization in humankind's brief existence. In fact, the United States only really became a major superpower during the twentieth century. At this point, LESS than one hundred years, and yet the majority of Americans boast like they accomplished more then say the Greeks, Romans, etc. While I realize that most of us, regardless of country, have some patriotism in us, what exactly makes Americans so special in this regard?
On the stereotypical lists that were said regarding what Canada gave the world, what has America given it in return? Fast food, cheaply made California clothing outfitters and nuclear weapons (which, incidentally were not even American but German, similar to the thrusters used in your early rockets)? Of course they did more then that, and any American would be quick to (rightfully) point that out. Yet when a Canadian does it, our history and culture get trashed. Stereotypes are a dangerous thing, especially when the one tossing them around is not necessarily educated. For example, on Canadian involvement during the wars, yes, we fought for the British, but does it make our involvement any less important? Not in my books. As a matter of fact, I would consider it courageous that we did fight for the British regarding a cause that (initially) affected us little. We could have always tried to have an isolation policy and stay out, or we could have gotten upset and had a revolution with our own flawed declaration and constitution (for example, the clause disregarding African-Americans as people). Yet, we sucked it up and did it anyways, and, especially regarding the second World War, if not for early Canadian involvement (and later American involvement as well), the war very well could have turned out entirely differently.
I once had an American history professor in University, who was actually born and raised in the United States, and you know what? He argued that Canada was just as culturally important as the United States, just in different aspects. Furthermore, he also showed us a high school history book from a Southern state that totally excluded slavery. So please, I would very much appreciate if everybody could stop knocking the culture I'm proud of, simply because we've contributed to the world in a different way.
Though I'm sure this will simply wind up refreshing the argument.
If we're thinking along the lines of geography - as in maintaining balance when playing an earth world game - some good civs to add would be:
1. Mongols (should be there anyway) to counter China and Russia;
2. Korea, for the same reason, and to constrain Japan;
3. The Mughal Empire, to balance India; and
4. Polynesia, to colonise NZ and the Pacific (though they would be horribly isolated and difficult to play in practice).
Along the lines of 'worthiness', or cultural and historical significance, Spain, the Mongols again, Sumer, Babylon, Holland and Austria should be included. The same goes for Carthage and the Vikings.
Lastly, re the Canada thing, which I had initially thought was a joke (seriously), it's just got to be a no. Canada is simply not culturally distinct enough to justify inclusion, aside from the myriad (valid) arguments about significance.
Canada has spent their entire military history A. fighting for Britain B. fighting with the US or C. Peackeeping.
Culturally your to British to be your own civ, I mean you have the QUEEN on your coins. We gave you a chance to revolt with us we said "Hey guys we've got a eccentric French nobleman and everything! Wanna have a revolution with us?" and you said "Na' were good" and then we said "Well if you ever change your mind..." and you said "No, no, were cool".
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the inclusion of the US, if only so I can prove that we really have done enough to merit inclusion.
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ASA: Aski States of America.
It seems like there's a lot of debate on whether or not Canada should be included. So before I get to the additional civs I would like to see, let me address the topic of including Canada first.
Canada has been around for a few hundred years and it is has been culturally influential. However, I dont think Canada should be included in the lists of civs. Here's why.
Civs should be included if they left a large influence/impact on the world. Civs can be influential one of two ways: (1) militarily or/and (2) culturally. Let me address the topic of Canada's history of war. Yes (as addressed by previous people) Canada has been involved in a few wars; however, these wars (particularly in the early half of the twentieth century) were mostly fought because of threats to British sovereignty. Canada was mostly not threatened in the wars in which it participated (World War II is probably the exception although it didnt start out as such).
Next, about the topic of culture. Yes, Canada is influential culture-wise but it is only a regional culture power, while the great powers of the world (Rome, England, Spain, the United States more recently) are world-wide culturally-influential. Some commentators have questioned why the US has been included in Civs V. The answer is simple - because the United States is the world's only remaining superpower. The United States, although a relatively young nation (around 220 years old) and its influence has been for an even shorter period of time (around 65 years, from 1945 to the present) has influenced culture the world over. (The word 'culture' is loosely used in this case as some people define culture different than others.) The names of several multi-national companies which had their roots in the US are known nearly the world over (Microsoft, Boeing, IBM, GE, Wal Mart).
The reason why countries are included/excluded depends on whether or not they have had a large enough impact on the world. Sure Canada has had an impact but it is dwarfed by the impacts of other powers.
Anyways, while I'm on the topic of determining the merit of countries in order to be included on Civs, I would like to suggest a few. They are:
1. The Vikings
2. The Mongols (they would help to balance Russia and China)
3. Korea (they would help balance Russia, China, and particularly Japan)
4. Spain
5. The Polynesians (to occupy portions of Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific islands)
6. The Inuit (would occupy Northern Canada although the inclusion of the Inuit is debatable)
7. The Incas (would occupy portions of South America although the inclusion of the Incas is debatable as well)
8. The Netherlands (they were very large at the height of their empire, controlling the majority of the East Indies, Sri Lanka, portions of South Africa, stretches of Brazilian coastline, and the Northeast Atlantic seaboard of the United States)
9. Poland (I'm specifically talking about the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, it was the precursor of a democratic state and controlled over 445,000 square miles or 1,153,000 square kilometers, they also had an unusually high amount of religious tolerance for their time)
To recap. I dont believe Canada should be included. Yes, they have influenced culture however they have not influenced culture to the extent to be included. I am not against including Canada; however, I don't see the merit in doing so. My position can be changed but I see no reason to at the present. No hard feelings to those who want Canada to be included.
Last edited by EnigmaCode; 07-04-2010 at 11:27 AM.
I would like to add that a country should be included if it was the dominant military/cultural power in the majority of its known world. This justifies the addition of Polynesians, Incas, and Inuits.
Last edited by EnigmaCode; 07-04-2010 at 02:47 AM.
Wha??? The Mughal Empire only achieved importance due to its rule over India, and cannot be called a separate civilization. In fact, any well known historian of the Early Modern period in South Asia would laugh at the suggestion that in nature, the Mughal constituted a different civilization.
I suppose it depends on whether we are talking about modern India, to which Mughal and British India were precurdors, or ancient India. I tend to think in terms of the latter for Civ purposes, which would generally support seeing the Mughal as a distinct successor civilization. However, given India's recent renaissance - and the selection of modern India's national icon in Gandhi as the leader - it may be that Civ designers are thinking more in modern India terms.
How about we split the difference and add Tibet instead. That is also a fairly bona fide civilization (despite its ultimate incorporation into China) that is in about the right place.
You don't want to upset China. Ever. Tibet is one sore subject that they seem to go berserk over... Not sure how well Civ sells in China, but Tibet in the Civ 5 would instantly ban the game, the developer, AND possibly all gaming products from the US.
Even if we could, I sort of disagree. Yeah, they're interesting and entirely unique, but were they really that influential on a world-wide scale? I have the impression that they were largely mountain people isolated from other countries.
I do realize the game includes no Central Asian civilizations at all (unless you count Persia as "Central Asian"). Mongol would be a suitable option, or maybe the Timurids! With Cannon-mounted Elephants!!!
Support Armenia,cause we are the nation that fined the wheel the metallurgy and trading forming the silken root all way to China hence the Apricot that is coming from there..Yes people We in ancient times were travelers and traders..First east Company in India is made from Armenians,winery is coming from Armenians,recent archeologist indicate that Mesopotamian civilizations is originated from Armenians..we people are us ancient as you can get..is not far fetching if i say all the europeans are coming from immigrations from Armenia..The first Cristian Church build there the first nation that Adopted Christianity us national religion and only centurys later our fellow Greeks and romans will do the same.
Also horse braiding is coming from Armenia and not Persia as i see here..our horses is the first in ancient times used as tool for war..we were honored in ranks of immortals,romans praised us for our cavalrymen, Byzantines army were formed from Armenian generals and troops that were the majority of it,half of Byzantium dynasties were Armenian decent half of the empire were Armenia.
We with unique civilization influence European architecture churches and castles and goth stile is originated from Armenian architecture..our ancient symbols stile give us pride and guidance,we do not forget our pre-Cristian era.
We have some life saving inventions in medicine and life killing such us Mig's.
Our scientist made great progress in atomic science,in painting we got our famous Aivazofski.Armenian were the great chess player that lost and then beet deep blue.Rubiks cube..and many other stuff...maybe you forget mister 5% the man that earned 5% of worlds oil yeas he is Armenian.musical instruments foods all unique.
If u like i can say more of Armenian inventions in technology that you would never imagine that is Armenian one,so please ask me.
Cause we after all this time the first ones seems to be also the last of ancient peoples surviving till this day not changed our identity.
http://www.armenianhighland.com/ ..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Vcf3WJKVY a video from our modern inventors
Last edited by NobleHye; 07-07-2010 at 07:30 AM.
I think that the spread of civilizations for vanilla Civilization 5 is excellent. With expansions I am sure that there will be plenty of faction diversity. Ergo I am not that worried. I definitely plan to invest in Civ 5 once a more complete edition comes out. I'm quite happy seeing Songhai and Siam. They are good replacements or perhaps additions to Mali and Khmer. In Songhai's case I am almost sure that it's a replacement since Songhai directly supplanted Mali, but was just overall more significant. Some personal civ suggestions for the expansions would be as follows.
The Obvious (should need no explanation for why they are worthy)-
The Not so Obvious (with some explanations)-
Ethiopia: This was by far my favorite addition of Civilization 4. Ethiopia is a really underrated civilization in Africa with a very bizarre and unique history. What strikes them apart from other civilizations, in my opinion, is the fact that they survived European domination during the Imperial Age, beating back the Italians at Adowa. I think King Menelik II would be a better leader for them. Same UU as before is good for them, since it represents Ethiopia's eminence post-gunpowder age. For a unique building they could have carved stone churches. For a unique ability, they could have reduced research costs for techs that have already been researched by another faction. Thus they would be able to play catch-up!
Israel: Kinda found it weird how Civ 4 had Judaism as a religion but no Israel! Israel is a cool civilization to add because it has reached its highest importance in modern times. Thus they could have unique units in the form of tanks and ground infantry in the modern era. This sets them apart from many other potential civilizations in the game. Israel has one of the most advanced armies in the world currently. It also has an ancient history consisting of a few minor theocratic Jewish kingdoms. It would not be hard at all to make them stand out from the others. I would say their emphasis should be on military with maybe a sub-focus on finances.
Vietnam: They gave China, Cambodia, France and the US trouble at one point or another! I think having two Southeast Asian civs (the other being Siam) would be great! Southeast Asia is always underrepresented in these sorts of things. I'm pretty clueless about unique units since Siam's already packing the pachyderms though!
Poland: Ok, I admit that this one's kind of far-out. I'm going to be honest. I want them for one reason only: Winged Hussars! Those would be an awesome UU! If not Poland, Portugal, the Dutch or both would be the best additional Eurofactions, I think.
Canada: Canada has a lot of potential as a civ in my opinion. For unique units they could have mountees. If they don't have a unique building, they could also have avro arrow bombers in the modern eras. Their leader could be Pierre Trudeau.
People who say that Canada is not important in the world don't really know what they are talking about! It may not be as significant as the United States, but it is still a significant modern country. They fought in World War 2 and have been an important ally of the United States since. Before then, the United States occasionally tried to invade Canada with no success!
Byzantium: While they may have no relevance today, this kingdom lasted for a long, long time. By some estimates, more than a millennium! For unique units they can have greek fire ships! Their leader can be Justinian or Theodora (if a change is desired). Their unique building can be a hippodrome or domed church.
Last edited by SlickSlicer; 07-04-2010 at 11:21 PM.
While I appreciate the attempt at historical accuracy and the justification by the developers and the players for the exclusion and inclusion of certain civilizations we forget that this is a game... a what if kind of game:
The American "civilization" existed 3000 BC? That's a HUGE "what if". Is it more of a stretch that the Canadian "civilization" existed at 3000 BC? What if the Aztec built the great wall of China... What if the first atomic bomb was developed by the Russians.... What if Wolverine fought Conan?
I like that fact that they have first nations represented in the new game. It's a break from the usual. Besides, I think they maybe looking at it from a developers point of view. Develop a large body of different civs originally, then in expansions they can easily add the Sioux or Inca's because they can uses the same graphics set as the Iroquois or the Aztecs respectively.
Here's my list of civ's I'd like to see in an expansion pack:
Another First Nation Tribe, like the Sioux or Apache
Perhaps they could even do an expansion pack to include nations that are offshoots of other nations or even DLC.
That's my two cents and let me tell you it's worth more than your two cents
SlickSlicer and redhanz, great insights into additional civs! I honestly think that the lists of civs that you have requested are pretty thorough. Even so, I would like to talk about the civs I would like to see.
First the civs that I think are the most important to add:
Next I'll talk about the civs that I would like to see.
Israel: Israel has been important in ancient as well as modern times. The creation of monotheism in Israel should be enough merit of itself to have Israel included. Israel was the founding place of two major monotheistic religions (Judaism and Christianity), and it is considered a holy land by all three of the world's major monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Israel has also been important in ancient Middle Eastern geopolitics. After embarking on a eries of land campaigns, Israel was conquered by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Sassasanians, and the Byzantines. The importance of Israel is demonstrated by the amount of soldiers who fought in both the Bark Kohkba Rebellion and the Crusades (the Muslims controlled Jerusalem and the "Holy Land" and the Crusaders wanted to regain control of it among other reasons). Israel has also played a major role in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries as well (the Six Day War, Yom-Kippur War, and continued Israeli-Palistinian tensions). So Israel should definitely be included. Israel could be lead by either King David or Solomon, depending on whether the developers wanted a more war-like or diplomatic Israel.
Poland: As I mentioned in an earlier post, I think Poland should be included. Poland (and more specifically the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth) has been very important in Eastern European history. Not only were they the precursor of a modern democracy, they helped to prevent an Ottoman takeover of Vienna. The Polish unique unit should be the Winged Hussars, and Poland should be lead by either Mieszko I, John III Sobieski, or Leszek Balcerowics.
Austria: Austria (and specifically Austria-Hungary) was a major power of Europe. They controlled 261,243 square miles (676,615 square kilometers) and were very influential at their height. Austria's leader should be one of the Hasburgs and it's unique units should be light cavalry and bowsman with reflex bows.
The Netherlands: They were very large at the height of their empire, controlling the majority of the East Indies, Sri Lanka, portions of South Africa, stretches of Brazilian coastline, and the Northeast Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The Netherlands should be lead by one of the Prince of Orange.
Ethiopia: I believe that Ethiopia is a generally underappreciated country/civilization. The oldest continuous independent country in Africa, Ethiopia has a rich culture and history. The unique building of Ethiopia should be either a stele (King Ezana's Stele) or a palace (Dungur). Ethiopia could be lead by either the Queen of Sheba or Tewodros II.
Vietnam: Again, a country that I believe is under-appreciated. Southeast Asia has been, I believe, under-represented (the addition of Siam has been a good step in the right direction). Vietnam has been point of contention for thousands of years (whether it be the Chinese, Mongols, French, Americans, or the Soviet Union) and it seems only fitting to add them into a future Civ. Vietnam should be lead by either Ngo Quyen or a leader in the Tran Dynasty.
Canada and Australia: I said in an earlier post that I didn't believe that Canada had enough merit to be included. Well, I now believe that Canada should be included if Australia is included as well. Including Canada without Australia would be a disgrace to Australia. Both countries have a rich history of exploration, both were part of the British Empire, both participated to World War I and World War II, and both are influential in their respective spheres of influence. Canada should be lead by Samuel de Champlain although I'm unsure of great Canadian or Australian leaders.
Polynesia: Polynesia (or more specifically the Polynesian peoples) have a rich culture and lifestyle. Colonizing islands thousands of miles apart, the Polynesians were masters of the seas;the Polynesians would occupy New Zealand and the Pacific islands (they would be very isolated though) Their unique unit should be a simple fishing canoe with an outrigger.
Inuits: The Inuit are a very unique people and they should be included if Canada is not included. They would occupy the northern edges of Quebec/Nunavut and the area between Quebec and Greenland. Their unique unit should be the qamutik or the umiak. Their unique building could be an igloo (though that would be a terrible stereotyping of their people).
Sioux: They were a relatively powerful Native American tribe, occupying much of the Dakotas and surrounding plains. The Sioux could be lead by either Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse. Their unique building could be a teepee. However, the Sioux could be replaced with the Apache or any other First Nation.
And that's pretty much what I would like to see in future Civs. I think that this is a pretty thorough list of civilzations/leaders/units/buildings. If you can help me add to my information please reply to this.
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Omg Armenia played a Big role in Crusades ...did yo know that most of the engineering were done by Armenians?All the god dam siege weapons we build by Armenians...For love of god we got symbols like more ancient from zvastiga..we also have contributed big for the Ethiopians..did you see what Armenians have invented?Or what big personality Armenia had...
And i also support Israel civ......pls support for an Armenian one..or i gonna mod them if they are not in....
Byzantium? Where would it be located? The Mediterranean seems a bit crowded already. Between the Romans, Greeks, Ottomans, and Egyptians, there doesn't seem to be enough space to fit Byzantium.
I agree it would be interesting to have Byzantium; however, Byzantium (Byzantine Empire) is also called the Eastern Roman Empire for a reason. Wouldn't it be redundant to add yet another empire where so many civilizations are already located?
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Where are the Celts? Folks this civilization had been around since 1000 BC.
In 390 BC they Sack Rome.
The Celts inhabited what is modern day France, Belgium, Switzerland, Northern Italy, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland.
Areas of modern Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia.
The Celts settled in Dacia, Thrace, Illyria, the highlands of Antolia.
Early inventions that i know of Chainmail, Noric Steel produced in Noricum(a federation of 12 celtic tribes), Trousers.
Where are the Celts? Folks this civilization had been around since 1000 BC.
In 390 BC they Sack Rome.
The Celts inhabited what is modern day France, Belgium, Switzerland, Northern Italy, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland.
Areas of modern Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia.
The Celts settled in Dacia, Thrace, Illyria, the highlands of Antolia.
Early inventions that i know of Chainmail, Noric Steel produced in Noricum(a federation of 12 celtic tribes), Trousers.
A truely magnificent civilization.
They still exist today in the Western highlands and islands of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany.
The Celts have faught the Greeks, Romans, Turks, German tribes, Picts, Saxons, Angles, Jutes, Vikings, Norman, English etc etc the list goes on.
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Lord of the Isles, I would argue the problem with the celts is that they are a 'culture' rather than a civilization. There is a difference. The celts never developed any political unity, they are like the Greeks without the Athenian hegemony or Alexander.
I quite like the suggestion of Armenia for geographic purposes. They are sort of in the right place to balance Russia, China and India. The Polynesians are also a must geographically, as I have noted before. This overcomes the problem that they are also a culture rather than a civilization. And they could have early seagoing canoes, which would be a rocking UU.
Slickslicer, I agree that you cannot have Canada without Australia (disclosure: I'm Australian); my view would be you have neither rather than both. But it would set up an interesting dichotomy leader-wise between Pierre Trudeau of Canada and Robert Menzies of Australia.
The celts are not a huge wish of mine, but they would not be entirely bad. Consider also that the Mayans did not have a unified state either, but are still considered one of the most impressive civilizations in Mesoamerica. I don't think that disunity alone should bar them from inclusion. Civilization IV already showed two impressive Celtic military leaders. There is also Vercingetorix, who for a time united the Gauls and resisted Julius Caesar.
The main thing I have against the Celts is simply that I believe there are far more worthy additions.
The Sioux tribes are probably the second best Native American civilization to add. I would say to differentiate them from Civilization IV, their leader could be Red Cloud instead of Sitting Bull. Red Cloud was a more successful military leader anyways. Sitting Bull was more like the Gandhi of his people. He certainly has merits, but I believe that change is good. Crazy Horse could appear as a great general if Civ 5 retains that feature. Anybody who has read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee knows what an amazing tactician that guy was.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to high customer satisfaction, exceptional safety, cutting-edge design and impressive power and fuel economy, the Hyundai Sonata remains one of the highest rated and best-selling midsize cars on the market. Fresh from receiving the honor of most dependable midsize car by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study, Sonata enters the 2014 model year with exterior design enhancements, new safety technologies and a host of unique comfort and convenience features.
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Building on an established reputation as a design trendsetter, Hyundai engineers, designers and product planners enhanced nearly every system in the car. In total, more than 50 Sonata major sub-systems are new or redesigned. The 2014 Sonata arrives with even greater value for money, adding highly desired features with an MSRP increase of only $155 on the Sonata GLS. Pricing for the exceptionally well-equipped 2014 Sonata GLS begins at $21,350.
Fluidic Sculpture is the consistent, cohesive design language used throughout the entire Hyundai showroom. It gives the Sonata an upscale appearance along with aerodynamics that reduce wind noise and improve fuel economy. The new bolder grilles, rear fascia insert and optional HID Xenon headlights and LED taillights boost the flowing lines and integrate a new level of design precision. The fluid and precise exterior theme is completed by sets of all-new 17- and 18-inch multi-spoke wheels.
The sophisticated look continues inside, where Hyundai has created an even more upscale ambiance with:
Since the launch of the current generation in 2010 as a 2011 model, Sonata has undergone significant changes to reduce cabin noise. These engineering changes will be noticed immediately by driver and passengers:
Sonata continues to be powered by the acclaimed Theta II GDI 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine continues to lead the mid-size segment in specific output more than three years after its initial introduction. Much of its advantage derives from its advanced Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system, which contributes to increased horsepower and improved fuel efficiency. This higher pressure, more direct path of fuel delivery allows for greater control of the fuel mixture at the optimum moment, thus improving efficiency. The fuel is injected by a camshaft-driven, high-pressure pump that operates at pressures up to 2,175 psi. Direct injection also enables a higher-than-normal 11.3:1 compression ratio for increased power. The pistons are "dished" to increase combustion efficiency in the cylinder.
Sonata delivers an impressive 24 mpg city/35 mpg EPA estimated highway fuel economy rating with the standard six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®. The Theta II GDI engine produces 190 horsepower and 179 lb.-ft. of torquei. In the SE trim, which includes a standard dual exhaust, the engine delivers 192 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft. of torque. This high-tech, all-aluminum, 16-valve engine also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT) and a Variable Induction System (VIS) for better engine breathing. A version of this engine also meets Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards.
2014 Sonata |
2014 Camry |
2014 Accord |
2014 Altima |
2014 Fusion |
2014 Malibu |
2014 Passat | |
Engine |
Horsepower |
190 @ 6300 |
178 @ 6000 |
185 @ 6400 |
182 @ 6000 |
175 @ 6000 |
196 @ 6300 |
170 @ 5700 |
Specific Output (HP/Liter) |
79.2 |
71.2 |
77.1 |
72.8 |
70.0 |
78.4 |
68.0 |
Torque |
179 @ 4250 |
170 @ 4100 |
181 @ 3900 |
180 @ 4000 |
175 @ 4500 |
186 @ 4400 |
177 @ 4250 |
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy/combined) |
24/35/28 |
25/35/28 |
27/36/30 |
27/38/31 |
22/34/26 |
25/36/29 |
22/31/25 |
With the 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI engine, the 2014 Sonata offers an unprecedented combination of fuel efficiency and power – with 274 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 269 lb.-ft of torque from 1,650 - 4,500 rpm and an EPA estimated 21 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with regular fuel. Hyundai's turbocharged engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger that when combined with the GDI system, results in instantaneous power delivery. The 2.0T engine is available on the SE and Limited trim levels. The Sonata 2.0T SE adds a sport tuned exhaust for the 2014 model year. All 2014 Sonatas feature a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® manual control.
2014 Sonata |
2014 Camry |
2014 Accord |
2014 Altima |
2014 Fusion |
2014 Malibu |
2014 Passat | |
Engine |
2.0L Turbo I4 |
2.0L Turbo I4 |
2.0L Turbo I4 |
Horsepower |
274 @ 6000 |
268 @ 6200 |
278 @ 6200 |
270 @ 6400 |
231 @ 5500 |
259 @ 5500 |
280 @ 6200 |
Specific Output (HP/Liter) |
137.0 |
76.6 |
79.4 |
77.1 |
115.5 |
129.5 |
77.8 |
Power-to-Weight Ratio |
12.5 |
12.8 |
12.8 |
12.2 |
14.8 |
12.3 |
Torque |
269 @ 1650-4500 |
248 @ 4700 |
252 @ 4900 |
251 @ 4400 |
270 @ 3300 |
295 @ 5200 |
258 @ 2500 |
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy/combined) |
21/32/25 |
21/31/25 |
21/32/25 |
22/31/25 |
22/33/26 |
21/30/24 |
20/28/23 |
The 2014 Sonata now offers Hyundai's Blind Spot Detection system (BSD). Using advanced sonar sensors, this system continually monitors traffic around the Sonata and if another vehicle is detected within a set distance, audio and visual elements alert the driver to the issue. A driver's blind spot mirror also arrives on the 2014 Sonata and is standard on the high-volume GLS Popular Equipment Package and all SE and Limited models, replacing the traditional side view mirror, and features an integrated convex spotter mirror aimed directly at the Sonata's blind spot.
All models now have a standard Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which optimally manages Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the Motor-Driven electric Power Steering (MDPS). VSM works to control two effects. The first is when a driver accelerates or brakes on a split-mu surface (slippery on one side, dry on the other) and the vehicle tends to pull in one direction. VSM detects this condition and sends a signal to the MDPS to apply steering assist. VSM counters the pull and automatically provides counter-steering. VSM reacts the same way during sudden lane changes or fast cornering.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has also been updated for 2014 to a system that identifies the specific tire with low pressure.
Standard 2014 Sonata safety technologies include:
Additional safety technologies include:
Behind the wheel, drivers of the 2014 Sonata will benefit from Hyundai's Driver Selectable Steering Mode, with three operating modes – Comfort, Normal and Sport. This innovative system allows drivers to adapt Sonata's steering characteristics to varying driving preferences and road conditions. Comfort mode is ideal for city and parking environments, offering the greatest ease of steering with a decrease in steering effort from Normal mode. Normal mode is ideal for a mix of driving conditions. Meanwhile, Sport Mode is optimized for higher-speed freeways or winding roads and decreases power steering assist from Normal mode. The Driver Selectable Steering Mode not only adjusts power assistance levels in each mode, but also adjusts on-center build-up feel and steering build-up curves throughout the steering range, for a very natural and progressive feel. Steering dampening characteristics, active return and friction levels also have been optimized in Sonata.
An advanced four-wheel independent suspension system combines a supple ride with precise handling and steering response for Sonata GLS and Limited. Sonata uses MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension systems with increased travel for optimum wheel control and a smoother ride. All four wheels are controlled by coil springs, fade-resistant dual flow dampers and stabilizer bars. The suspension has been optimized to help keep the vehicle flat during cornering and provide quick turn-in response. The rear suspension uses aluminum components to reduce weight and improve suspension performance. The GLS and Limited models also use advanced low-rolling resistance tires to help improve fuel economy while maintaining good ride and handling performance.
The Sonata SE is an even more exciting and willing partner for drivers who prefer a sportier ride and handling dynamics. The sport-tuned suspension features stiffer springs and larger stabilizer bars, resulting in a 20 percent increase in roll stiffness. Low profile 18-inch tires and an even more precise on-center steering feel round out the unique chassis components of the Sonata SE.
All Sonatas are equipped with motor-driven electric power steering that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system. A quick-ratio steering rack is used for crisp feel on turn-in. Sonata's turning diameter of 35.8 feet is better than Camry, Accord, Altima, Fusion and Malibu.
2014 Sonata |
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2014 Accord |
2014 Altima |
2014 Fusion |
2014 Malibu | |
Turning diameter (feet) |
35.8 |
36.7 |
38.1 |
36.1 |
37.5 |
37.4 |
The sleek design, combined with Hyundai's expertise in interior packaging, delivers class-leading interior comfort, functionality and practicality. A sleek roofline typically compromises headroom and interior volume, but at 120.2 cubic feet, the Sonata has more interior volume than all of its key competitors. It is so spacious that Sonata continues to be classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a large car, truly a "class above" Camry, Altima, Fusion and Malibu (all are categorized as midsize cars). The Sonata shines even in trunk volume, with 16.4 cu. ft. of trunk space that gives it a 6.1 percent advantage over the Camry and a 10.4 percent advantage over Accord.
2014 Sonata* |
2014 Camry |
2014 Accord |
2014 Altima |
2014 Fusion |
2014 Malibu |
2014 Passat | |
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) |
103.8 |
102.7 |
103.2 |
101.9 |
102.8 |
100.0 |
102.0 |
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) |
16.4 |
15.4 |
15.8 |
15.4 |
16.0 |
16.3 |
15.9 |
Total interior Volume (cu. ft.) |
120.2 |
118.1 |
119.0 |
117.3 |
118.8 |
116.3 |
117.9 |
EPA Size Classification |
Large |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Midsize |
Sonata is rich in ultra-high-strength steel, leading to world-class body rigidity, yet it is lighter than many midsize sedans, while offering more interior room. This focus on power-to-weight ratio pays dividends across the board. The Sonata owes its ability to deliver both strong performance and excellent fuel economy in great part to its impressive power-to-weight efficiency.
Vehicle |
2014 Sonata |
2014 Camry |
2014 Accord |
2014 Altima |
2014 Fusion |
2014 Malibu |
Curb weight (lbs.) |
3245 |
3190 |
3254 |
3108 |
3427 |
3393 |
Horsepower |
190 |
178 |
185 |
182 |
175 |
196 |
Power-to-weight ratio (lbs./hp) |
17.1 |
17.9 |
17.5 |
17.1 |
19.6 |
17.3 |
Sonata SE and Limited models offer an optional multifunction eight-inch touch-screen display with navigation. This third-generation display features a simpler user interface, enhanced voice recognition commands and improved navigation screens. The system is more intuitive for commonly used tasks. Simple pop-up messages now appear to help pair a cell phone and the voice recognition software understands street addresses and cities all in one sentence. The route screen displays speed limits and details the next three maneuvers – one or two button pushes now complete most functions.
HD Radio technology is also integrated into all Sonatas equipped with color audio displays. An HD Radio icon on the display appears next to the channel frequency to notify the user when a station is broadcasting in HD.
Four audio systems are available on Sonata. Standard is an AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with six-speakers and iPod®/USB/auxiliary input jacks. The upgraded audio system boasts a 4.3-inch full color LCD screen with HD Radio and rearview camera. The third system consists of the Gen. 3.0 Navigation unit with Dimension audio with 10 speakers. Finally, the premium navigation system includes an Infinity® 550-watt, Logic 7® surround sound audio system with 12 speakers, including an available eight-inch subwoofer and external amplifier. A SiriusXM Satellite Radio interface is integrated into each head unit and features channel logos and Data services, such as NavWeather®, Stock Ticker and Sports Ticker. A Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition, address book download and audio streaming is also standard. Both navigation systems integrate rearview camera output. Blue Link™ turn-by-turn navigation is standard on all Sonata models (complimentary trial period).
Hyundai's industry-leading telematics services program, Assurance Connected Care, is standard for three years on all 2014 Sonatas. This innovative ownership program provides Hyundai owners with proactive safety and car care services via the Hyundai Blue Link telematics system. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle Car Care Maintenance Scheduling.
Hyundai also recently introduced an all-new mobile application for the Blue Link telematics platform. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various optional Blue Link features and services through compatible mobile devices. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the app has been significantly enhanced from the previous version and boasts a new user experience, faster navigation and innovative new features. Google Android® and Apple® iOS users can download the app today from Google Play or Apple iTunes, respectively. A BlackBerry® version is also available.
Blue Link is an innovative telematics solution that brings seamless connectivity for safety, service and infotainment capabilities and is offered in three packages: Assurance, Essentials and Guidance.
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This is mostly aimed at Pokémon Clubs people whom I've not been talking to much recently, but basically life is so damn busy right now with uni/reports/etc going on (and not gonna lie, a LOT of playing X) so I'm sorry for being so absent! I'll catch up with all the club events that I'm missing out on ASAP and we all have loads to discuss about Gen VI so hopefully the workload will die down soon and all we be back to normal. Missing lots of people!
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AND THE FIRST POKÉMON I CAUGHT WAS A SHINY WEEDLE. I think this is going to be a good game :')
So far it's honestly the best Pokémon game I've played and I'm only in the second route - the graphics are incredible and it's been so much fun so far, plus the music is... wow. I won't post any more to avoid spoilers but yeah, X IS AWESOME EVERYONE GO BUY IT RIGHT NOW.
So far it's honestly the best Pokémon game I've played and I'm only in the second route - the graphics are incredible and it's been so much fun so far, plus the music is... wow. I won't post any more to avoid spoilers but yeah, X IS AWESOME EVERYONE GO BUY IT RIGHT NOW.
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I'm thinking of making a club for animal lovers - it'd be a mixture of discussing the animals you like/don't like, discussing conservation issues if the interest is there, and discussing animals in general (a big interest of mine is animal evolution and behaviour). But first I'd like to know - would anyone be interested in joining this?
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The Tigers can slug. They can pitch. But can they field?
Well, answering that question isn't quite so easy.
Fielding was the Tigers' weakest link in 2012 — by a long shot.
Capable fielders with the ball hit into their zone, too many Tigers players lacked the range to make outs of apparent hits.
The infield featured houses at the corners and trees in the middle with only Austin Jackson in the outfield featuring above-average ability. That hurt pitchers up and down the rotation, but none more than groundball tosser Rick Porcello.
You could argue it didn't hurt the team much overall: The Tigers, after all, did reach the World Series. When they got there, a lack of hitting, not fielding, became the team's downfall.
But the defensive side of the game still matters, especially over the course of a 162-game season.
The Tigers should be better in the field in 2013.
Miguel Cabrera has a year of experience at third base to lean on. Omar Infante has a reputation as a solid defender at second base, although he did have a few hiccups during his first few months back in Detroit.
Still, Infante or Ryan Raburn? Yeah, there's no debate.
Torii Hunter in a corner-outfield spot is a darn sight better than the immobile duo of Delmon Young and Brennan Boesch.
But it's not enough to assert things these days. Some numbers, estimates though they may be, should be attached.
Defensive metrics are the holy grail of baseball nerdom. We know that the traditional stats are not all that telling.
Fielding percentage, for example, might make you think a statue that catches every ball hit directly to it is a better defender than a player who reaches more balls but makes the occasional error.
The sabermetric stats, while better, are not necessarily perfect, and plenty of debate can be found about which is best. But there's no reason to let the search for perfection get in the way of using something better.
The Tigers were about 30 runs worse than an average defense — 28 worse by Defensive Runs Saved and 32 worse by Ultimate Zone Rating, as listed at Fangraphs.com.
Their team Defensive Efficiency ranked 28th in baseball, as they turned 69.3 percent of balls in play into outs.
Over the course of a season, a slick fielding team that is otherwise equal to a poor-fielding team can expect to win three, four, maybe five games more. It may not sound like much, but during the last week of the season the number will loom large.
Digging deeper in the stats to find the Tigers' particular problems, you'll find the worst positions to be the corner outfield spots owned by now-departed players Boesch and Young.
Infield problems were of course both corners, with second base coming out around average after Infante rescued it from Ramon Santiago, Raburn and friends.
How much better was Infante than the others? He has a positive DRS of 2; the rest totaled -10. Over the course of a season, Infante could save the Tigers 10-15 runs by that statistic.
How much better is Hunter than Boesch? The latter managed -8 DRS in 910 innings in right field. Hunter was +15 with the Angels. That's a 23-run turnaround.
In left field, Andy Dirks had +3 DRS in 464 innings in 2012. Young and Berry combined for -4 in 662 innings. So again, over the course of a season you're talking a turnaround of +10 should Dirks earn most of the innings at the position.
Keeping in mind these are estimates and that no defensive accounting system is perfect, you still come to the same conclusion. The Tigers went from being substantially below average to possibly a bit above average. Either way, they got better.
That may not be enough to help Porcello greatly. You'll notice most of the improvement occurs in the corner outfield, and much will still come down to whether Miguel Cabrera shows improvements at the hot corner.
It would be silly to say defense will be a team strength in 2013 — it won't.
But it certainly should not be the weakness that it was in 2012. Serious improvements have been made.
Kurt Mensching is the editor of Bless You Boys, a Tigers blog (blessyouboys.com). He can be reached at email@example.com.
With Torii Hunter taking over in right field, Jim Leyland might go through fewer Marlboros in 2013. / Robin Buckson / Detroit News
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Ang gandaaaaa! Will buy na din nyan this weekend :) THanks sa review! I'm waiting for you to have a swatch nyan e. Hehehehe
Fushia is my favorite color, I like it :) And it look good on you (^_^) Actually it look like I have the same color of lipstick but from different brand :)
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I'm somewhat fair but I still want this! :))
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Is it comparable ba to MAC Rebel o mas light version to? I like the color. :)
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my kind of shade i love bold pinks makes me look awake and young----er--ish. =D
I'm loving a fuchsia lipstick too, right now ;)
looks good on you! i recently bought Fuchsia fever coz i really love the shade but too bad im allergic =( nagdry lips ko and nag peel. must be the parfum siguro kasi super scented nya.
khymm: OMG! I miss you! Hahaha. :D Glad you're enjoying your MAC stint! :)
Btw, yah. Super scented nga. But thank God I don't have allergies to such. :) Hope to see you soon! :)
Gellie: great choice! :)
Camille: shobe! hahaha! omg! long time no see here in the blog haha. :D Hope you're doing fine. :) Me naman I'm loving it because I just love anything Pink. :D
iihhh ang ganda parang sa in2it.. ms. martha, pwede na dupe ng MAC Show Orchid or NARS Schiap?
Wala akong masabe kundi ANG GONDO! I will include this to my wishlist!
Really nice shade! Must try this one! Thanks for the review, sis! :)
you are tempting me again to get another lippie, hihihi.... i'd like to have this too! :) come to think of it, wala pa akong fuchsia lippie!
Super type ko tong lip color! It's an upper-lifter talaga :)
That looks amazing! I can only imagine all the swatching you went through to find a fuschia that pretty!
Thanks for sharing this. I think we have the same coloring so I'm totally gonna check this out.
Matagal na akong na-tetempt bumili ng lippie na ito. I think I might go for it thanks to your review!
issa: that means you have to get this na! :D
alexis: go dear! I'm sure you'll love it. :D
Joyce: yes! I saw a lot of good ones, but not as awesome as this! :D
Nikki: super! as in nakakaganda talaga yung shade. :D
i bought one last weekend! i super like it.:) thanks for the review.
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Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press |
posted Dec 9th - 4:59am
A security official says police have entered the campus of a Cairo university to quell a second day of protest by supporters of Egypt's ousted Islamist president.
Seizure of nuns stokes Syrian Christian fears
Lee Keath, Associated Press |
posted Dec 8th - 10:30am
Syrian Christians offered prayers Sunday for a group of more than a dozen nuns and orphanage workers held by rebels for nearly a week, fueling fears in the minority community that they are being targeted by extremists among the fighters seeking to oust President Bashar Assad.
Palestinians remember Mandela as an inspiration
Karin Laub, Associated Press |
posted Dec 8th - 10:26am
Palestinians mourned Nelson Mandela as their most loyal champion, lighting candles in special prayer services Sunday and holding his picture like a shield in confrontations with Israeli troops.
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