[Maerlyn]

I enjoid Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri very much. (it is close to Civ, since it has got the same developers) Beside the fact that it has got a very decent AI (anyone in here capable of beating 6 AI opponents with every race, even the weak ones? using setups like small planet and little water? I bet there is nobody!) I enjoid a few MP games too, but they took lots of time.

I didnt like CTP as it was just a weak choice combared to SMAC in my eyes.

But SEIV is far better than any other turn based strat game I know if you enjoy MP games.

(though the AI of SMAC style games as CIV and others tend to be stronger)