Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Patched

Patch 3.17 for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword is now live. The patch incorporates numerous bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, new map scripts and more to Sid Meier's turn-based strategy game. Some of the gameplay tweaks are listed below:

* Cavalry and Cuirassiers can Flank attack Cannons and all earlier siege weapons

* Gunships can Flank Attack Cannons, Artillery, Mobile Artillery

* Flank attack now has a maximum number of siege units it can affect

* Horse archers no longer receive attack bonus against Trebuchets

* Destroyer: no longer upgrades to anything

* Stealth Destroyer: lower cost, 2 first strikes, no bombard, no interception

* Attack Submarine: Increased cost

* Airship no longer gets bonus attacking ships

* Airship does 20% maximum air strike damage

* Machine Gun and Anti-Tank get 20% air interception chance

* No withdrawal when attacking amphibiously

* Siege weapons cannot attack amphibiously

* Reduced war weariness

* New Colonies have their parent civ's tech brokering restrictions

* New Colonies have knowledge of their parent civ's maps

To view the complete change log or to download the patch, visit File Planet.

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