Tom's Hardware Giveaway- Civilization V: The Complete Edition!

[kirune]

for starters I would create a economic system based in no real material value.
Then I'd spread discontent on my target country, create dissension, army then the rebels, that would fight my real enemy, then once the rebels were close to win, create more dissension, present the rebels as enemies, and conquer the now messed up country to get they're resources.
The other way would be ta make them my allies, crush their economic system with unattainable policies, and as a punishment reclaim the management of all their industry, airports, etc...
...you know unrelated to the real world mechanics ^^

 

[308longrange]

As a Civ 5 Leader i would start my domination with simple cultural supremacy, and building a massive global economy. Making many economic allies along the way. Using all sorts of stealthy tactics i would turn allies on allies and watch as they burn each other to the ground. Then sweep in with an awesome military force and dominant the ruins. Anyone who does not want to trade with me will DIE!!!! Muhahahahahahaha


.308LongRange

 

[HighandWide]

Based on my personality I would want us all to get along. BUT! It's pretty obvious that not everyone wants to live and let live so kill'em all.

 

[WINTERLORD]

I would conserve every resource and cover all my basics silent and slow then when I have my energy reserves jacked real high I would then open up a can of whop azz for complete world domination, then I would head over to toms hardware and cvollect my free game

 

[Co BIY]

Honestly, I would take over the world slowly and silently. I would just create a product that everyone will need in their lives, and once everyone in the world has one, then I begin using that as a stepping stone to complete domination. Nothing is more terrifying than something that you are constantly using in your everyday life that you don't suspect a thing from.

When the machines take over it will probably be with something like the Rosie Roomba smothering us in our sleep with microfiber dusters in a global coordinated spring cleaning rather than massive war machines and cool warrior humanoids blasting us.

Civ V would be fun. I wonder how long I could stay ahead of my 13 year old ?

 

[xtremimmortality]

I slowly, tile by tile, methodically close in on the enemy, surrounding them or isolating them if possible, all the while building a massive army for that final strike!

 

[computers_are_freaky]

Simple: plant bombs under the majority of facebook, google, and all other global giants (twitter maybe, ecc..) data centres then threaten to blow them up unless my demands are met. (I.E. a lot of stuff, maybe a seat on the world council or something). Also sabotage a lot of the transatlantic internet cables and phone lines. Anyway, I bet you it would work, no modern society can function without the internet and other comunication. If possible, I would also take out cell towers in major population centres. This would require a lot of people and explosives, but ought to work, the world would be paralised. I would still leave a vast majority of the network in tact, no point ruling anarchy, but I would be prepared to take down a lot more if my demands weren't met.

 

[mmcnamee]

Economic supremacy. Out build the other players and roll over them!

 

[ArcadeDude]

Question: As a Civ leader, how would I approach the task of global domination?
Answer: To be honest, I wouldn't be able to approach this myself, so what I'm gonna do is to divide jobs to different people so that everyone could work together to solve global domination.

 

[strader]

By having a proper social government! lol

 

[lfalonso]

Converting everyone into zombie!

 

[mihail]

I would develop economy and technology. And forge as many alliances as possible in the beginning.

 

[Joe Porter]

Naturally I would use an army of robots...

 

[Zenuts]

Spaceship all the way, baby.

 

[hamakina]

I would produce highly overpriced technological products with fashion in mind and closed system, then publicize it as the only way to show you are «in». I would make sure to force people to remain under my technological control by pushing high compatibility between my product, and slightly tougher compatibility through partner' programs. Those not paying for compatibility would slowly be seen as retarded and would either die or join us. I could then get total technological supremacy and force my vision.

Let's not forget poorly paid jobs to ensure you have to sacrifice everything else in order to afford my products. Total technological and financial domination.

Ho, ways, somebody's already doing this Jobs, never mind...

 

[__Miguel_]

Honestly, I would take over the world slowly and silently. I would just create a product that everyone will need in their lives, and once everyone in the world has one, then I begin using that as a stepping stone to complete domination. Nothing is more terrifying than something that you are constantly using in your everyday life that you don't suspect a thing from.

So, Google? 😛

In my case, if possible, I'd go with uploading my consciousness to the Internet. Untraceable, and with what for all intents and purposes would be omnipresence. With a bit of tinkering, I'd be able to replicate myself anywhere, as many times as needed.

So, basically, Age of Ultron without Vision to muck up my plans. Though to be fair, I have dreamed of uploading my consciousness to a non-human recipient for at least two decades, so I thought of it first 😛

 

[AndrewJacksonZA]

As a Civ leader, how would you approach the task of global domination?

In real life, I would keep my citizens content and happy, so attracting more and more citizens, while keeping my offensive capabilities in a reasonable shape, especially the cyber ones.

In-game, I would also keep my citizens happy and let my cultural influence circle the globe - keeping the option of annihilating them open too, of course! ;-)

Thanks for the giveaway Toms, especially because it's digital. so it's open to a global audience! <3 <3 <3
Andrew

 

[Jayden1426]

I would dominate the world first under the guise of diplomacy. I would woo my way into the trust of the other world leaders and become powerful, and have powerful allies. I would then amass a monster army, and put many troops in all my border cities. I would then unleash global chaos, and attack the weakest of my allies, take over their civilization, and then roll across the world like a torrent, continually building, training, and militarizing my newly captured cities. Plunder would be among my many tools to decimate and utterly destroy off the face of the earth, every civilization that questions my supremacy. I would be the world emperor, everyone would be subject to my rule, and they would love me for it.

 

[kri77777]

Army of sweet, adorable, vicious kittens.

 

[mck22mck]

I would build up my forces in secret behind a screen of diplomacy and cultural benevolence. Then, at an opportune moment attack the weakest adversary

 

[insanexproval]

I would recreate my own history first. "He came from an underprivileged neighborhood, looked down upon and harassed by the gangs he refused to join. But he had a dream. To one day lead a great nation to further the cause of equality, fairness, and justice around the world."

Then I'll build my infrastructure - agriculture, social centers, industry, religion, and military. Slowly work my way to become a world power, with an increasing focus on military and religion. By the time they realize it, I'll be the center of the military-industrial complex in the world, yet tempered and driven by pious devotion to Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker. I shall wield this relic with absolute authority and conviction. I shall carve a swath of destruction across the world to show our people's willingness to serve the Blade. Then we shall rule, I as their leader, they as my eyes, ears, and hands. We shall weed out the unfaithful, the infidel, the weak. We shall show them the true path - the path of the Windseeker's Blade. And the world will prosper and thrive under my fair justice.

 

[tshinhar]

well i would control all the oil and with it the world XD

 

[DHinners]

My preferred solution - OFFENSE, OFFENSE, OFFENSE! (retreat, retreat), rinse & repeat. Or in other words, three steps forward, two steps back, but you get where you want to go in the end.

 

[sinthoras]

the way I would approach would result in fallout 5

 

[TheMasterGeneral]

Usually, I remain non-hostile. If you step on my toes, however, I retaliate quickly and wipe them out of the game.

Hear me roar! >😀