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The term "4X" originates from a 1993 preview of Master of Orion in Computer Gaming World by game writer Alan Emrich where he rated the game "XXXX" as a pun on the XXX rating for pornography. The four Xs were an abbreviation for "E Xplore, E Xpand, E Xploit and E Xterminate". [7] By February 1994, another author in the magazine said that Command Adventures: Starship "only pays lip service to the four Xs", [8] and other game commentators adopted the "4X" label to describe similar games. [1] The common exception is when you take photos with a smartphone which is a different shape to a 4×6 photo. This is a standard photo print size since it mirrors the aspect ratio of the viewfinder of most digital cameras. Geryk, Bruce (2001-08-08). "GameSpot – A History of Space Empire Games: VGA Planets and Spaceward Ho!". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2013-01-02 . Retrieved 2014-05-05. Brian Mayer, Christopher Harris (2009). Libraries got game. American Library Association. pp.54, 123. ISBN 978-0-8389-1009-2.MobyGames – Sid Meier Video Game Credits". MobyGames. 2008-06-24. Archived from the original on 2008-02-29 . Retrieved 2008-06-20.

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Most 4X and similar strategy games feature multiple possible ways to win the game. For example, in Civilization, players may win through total domination of all opposing players by conquest of their cities, but may also win through technological achievements (being the first to launch a spacecraft to a new planet), diplomacy (being elected the world leader by other nations), or other means. Multiple victory conditions help to support the human player who may have to shift strategies as the game progresses and opponents secure key resources before the player can. However, these multiple conditions can also give the computer-controlled opponents multiple pathways to potentially outwit the player, who is generally going to be over-powered in certain areas over the computer opponents. A component of the late-game design in 4X games is forcing the player to commit to a specific victory condition by making the cost and resources required to secure it so great that other possible victory conditions may need to be passed over. [58] History [ edit ] Origin [ edit ] Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series of 4X games Surette, Tim (2007-03-21). "Sins of a Solar Empire beta unveiled". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2020-11-21 . Retrieved 2008-07-26. a b GameDaily Staff (2008-02-05). "Sins of a Solar Empire Review (PC)". Archived from the original on 24 June 2008 . Retrieved 2008-07-31.

Dulin, Ron (1998-04-15). "StarCraft for PC Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2012-12-06 . Retrieved 2014-05-05. a b Geryk, Bruce (2001-08-08). "History of Space Empire Games – Introduction". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29 . Retrieved 2014-05-05. IGN PC: PC Game of the Year 2008". IGN. December 2008. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03 . Retrieved 2014-05-05.The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is also the base unit in the centimeter-gram-second system of units. The centimeter practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimeter is equal to 0.01 (or 1E-2) meter. Centimeters to inches formula and conversion factor You find the 4×6 aspect ratio everywhere in photography. That’s because of its 3:2 aspect ratio. It’s the standard size of photos in modern photography. Endless Legend seeks the perfect imbalance to keep players exploring and exterminating". Polygon. 22 July 2014.