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EnglishWhat Is the Difference Between Classic GOTM and Conquests GOTM (COTM) on CivFanatics?
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Classic GOTM and Conquests GOTM (COTM) are two parallel monthly competitions on CivFanatics, and the difference comes down to which version of Civilization III you play: Classic GOTM runs on the original Civ 3 game, while COTM runs on the Civilization III: Conquests expansion. Each has its own game numbering, its own difficulty setting, and its own submission deadline, and results are tracked separately — so you can enter both, but your Classic and Conquests records never merge.
The core distinction
| Classic GOTM | Conquests GOTM (COTM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Game version | Original Civilization III | Civilization III: Conquests expansion |
| Numbering | Separate sequence (e.g. Classic 203) | Separate sequence (e.g. C3C COTM 176) |
| Difficulty | Set per game | Set per game, independently |
| Deadline | Its own submission date | Its own submission date |
| Results | Tracked separately | Tracked separately |
The site's current games list illustrates this directly: Classic GOTM 203 is Russia on Emperor, while C3C COTM 176 is India on Demigod — two different civilizations, two different difficulty levels, both with a Sep 30 submission deadline. Same month, two independent competitions.
Why the split exists
The Conquests expansion changed enough of the game — new civilizations, new mechanics, different balance — that a single ladder would not be a fair comparison. A player competing on the original rules is not playing the same game as someone using the expansion. Splitting the two keeps each competition internally consistent, so scores and rankings within Classic GOTM are comparable to each other, and scores within COTM are comparable to each other.
What this means if you want to play
- Pick the version you own or prefer. If you only have the base game, Classic GOTM is your competition. If you have Conquests installed, COTM is available to you.
- Check the current game before you start. Each competition lists its own civilization and difficulty for the month, so the challenge differs even in the same period.
- Watch the deadline. Both current games in the listing share a Sep 30 submit-by date, but they are still separate submissions — do not assume one deadline covers both.
- You can enter both. Nothing in the structure prevents competing in Classic GOTM and COTM in the same month; they are simply scored and recorded as separate results.
Where to go next
The site organizes its Civ 3 material around these competitions, with links to the Newbie's Guide to GOTM, the Code of Conduct, and a FAQ for rules and participation details, plus a Pantheon of Heroes for past results and a discussion forum for each competition. If you are new, the Newbie's Guide and FAQ are the place to confirm eligibility and submission rules before your first entry.