

This first interaction causes an impression (favorable or unfavorable) in the other leader, already coloring your Relationship with him/her. Or you may simply say a polite Hello without revealing anything (or have anything revealed to you in return). If it happens when a unit from one civilization meets a unit from the other, both civilizations may agree to reveal their Capitals. If this first contact happens when a unit from one civilization reaches the borders of the other, the "discovered" civilization is given the option to reveal one of its nearby cities to the "discovering" one. The introductory movie for the respective leader is then played, after which you are given the options to briefly make introductory interactions. This is done when a unit of yours enters within visibility range of the other civilization's borders or units, or vice versa. In order to establish relations with any major or minor civilization you have to first 'meet' them.
