In Civilization VII, there's a notable narrative event involving Morse code which players can encounter during the Modern Age after researching the Radio technology. Here's a detailed breakdown based on available information:
Event Description:
•Narrative Event: Players will come across a transmission in Morse code during gameplay, particularly when they reach the Modern Age and have researched the Radio technology.
Decoding the Morse Code:
•First Message: The initial Morse code message might seem like gibberish but actually translates to abbreviations. One example given is "A4R" and "5J", possibly representing fictional location codes within the game's narrative.
•Response Options: Players have two choices when responding to this transmission, both in Morse code:
•First Choice: This response, upon translation, results in a positive outcome, granting you +900 Science. The response translates to "GADROMUR599," meaning "Good afternoon dear old man, you are 599," where "599" indicates a clear and strong signal in Morse code parlance.
•Second Choice: Choosing this option leads to a negative outcome, reducing your Science output by -50% for three turns. The Morse code here translates to "--.- .- --. ..... .---" or "QAG5J", which is a nonsensical message in the context of the event, leading to a penalty.
Consequences:
•Choosing Correctly: Opting for the first choice not only gives you a significant Science boost but also ensures a friendly interaction with the unknown sender. The response from the sender is positive, acknowledging the clarity of the signal.
•Choosing Incorrectly: If you choose the second option, the response from the sender is negative, indicating a failure in communication with the phrase "Nothing heard. Poor operator. End of transmission," leading to the Science penalty.
Strategic Considerations: 
•This event emphasizes the importance of understanding Morse code within the game context, though it also punishes those not familiar without providing in-game tools to decode it. Players might need to refer to external resources or guides like those from game8.co or gamerant.com to make informed decisions.
•The event adds an element of historical and technical intrigue to gameplay but also highlights the need for players to sometimes look outside the game for solutions, which can be seen as both a clever integration of real-world skills into gameplay or a slight frustration if one isn't prepared.
Community Reaction:
There's been mixed feedback on this feature, with some enjoying the unique challenge and others criticizing the harsh penalty for not knowing Morse code, suggesting it might not fit well in a strategy game without in-game support for decoding.
This event is a creative way to engage players with the game's historical elements, though it does require either prior knowledge or quick access to external decoding resources to avoid the negative outcome.
