http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/civiv Questions tagged with 'civiv' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:08:11 -0800 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:08:11 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/41575/SpeedUpMyMacFilter SpeedUpMyMacFilter: Is there any way to optimize the amount of memory I have to make my Mac run certain programs at a more acceptable speed? I am both a rabid Apple geek (of the "wears scarves indoors and listens to Belle &amp; Sebastian" variety) and completely hopelessly addicted to the Civilization game series. So, of course, as soon as Civ IV came out for the Mac, I had it pre-ordered and in my hot little hands as soon as humanly possible. <br> <br> There is but one problem, with my bare-minimum-requirements-meeting 512mb of RAM, Civ takes an awful long time thinking about itself. I'm nearing the end of an Epic-length game (which in and of itself explains why I haven't oh, checked in on MeFi, in days) and it's occasionally stopping for minutes at a time - it's all but completely frozen, only mouse control is left. <br> <br> Is there any way that I can, with the RAM that I have, make it not do this? Some GoFasterPlz program or something?<br> <br> (Follow up: If not, where is the cheapest place to buy additional RAM online for future reference.) tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.41575 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:08:11 -0800 apple civilization civiv mac memory grapefruitmoon http://ask.metafilter.com/38100/Die%2DMansa%2DMusa%2DDie Civilization IV: if a UN civics resolution passes, is it possible to change those civics <i>ever</i> again in the game? How about if you become Secretary General? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.38100 Fri, 12 May 2006 19:06:11 -0800 civilizationIV civIV computergames resolved sidmeier crush-onastick