I didn't get into the series until 5, but I'm really glad I did. The AI wasn't so good, but the mods that were built for it are fantastic and solve so many issues with the game. Even only exploring the map and fighting off raging barbarians can be fun. Anyone have any favorite MODs? I've been playing the community mod for a while. It's incredible the amount of work fans put into that game. I want to thank them all for making rainy days a lot more enjoyable. A bottle of wine and a friend makes for a great Civ V experience.