New city people. Listen up, no garrison, no improvemnts, no buildings.

Edit: might I suggest duky move the horse down to protect this city?

Phalanx. There is still a risk of barbarian activity out there.

I think keep the horse where he is. Barbarians are the only worry and the horse can't defend too well against a horde. If the city is open, we will at least get the option of buying the barbarians off, which at this point will be cheap.

Phalanx. Protection is good. :goodjob:

Phalanx.

Am I the only one who says Settler?

I doubt if any barbs will go to there... And we still have the Horseman, just in case...

Rapid Expansion is needed for victory.

A settler is the best choice. I suppose I am one of those "urban sprawl" advocates that Civ III charges 2 population units a settler to discourage, but I say more cities are always good.

W(hy)TF do we need a Phalanx? No enemies around guys. Let's colonize every inch of this miserable island with a settler.

Originally posted by Cunobelin Of Hippo
W(hy)TF do we need a Phalanx? No enemies around guys. Let's colonize every inch of this miserable island with a settler.

Now it could just be the length of time between turns, but it seems to me we've gone a long way without any barbs popping up or landing on our coast, and are due. I don't have any scientific analysis of when barbs come a la Starlifter, but my gut tells me its time to prepare.

Phalanx please....you never know what evil lurks around the corner...

The War Church strongly recommends the building of a Phalanx for the Glory of our Empire lies in the Strength of our Arms. :D

We need these cities to build some caravans for our beloved SSC...Settler please

A settler because I am an expansionist. :D

Originally posted by Apollo


Now it could just be the length of time between turns, but it seems to me we've gone a long way without any barbs popping up or landing on our coast, and are due. I don't have any scientific analysis of when barbs come a la Starlifter, but my gut tells me its time to prepare.

Bah! Does thou doubtst the strength of ye noble horsemen? Barbarians are but a bumbling band of bimbos, and we need not concern ourselves with their likes yet. It is imperative that we continue our expansion, unhindered. There is time for a phalanx later.

The Military advisor STRONGLY recomends a phalanx for this city.

Barbs are a one turn bribe, and could be back, and to lose a city at this stage is foolhardy.

ALWAYS build a defender first!

Ok then this poll has run its course and has been up for a good day. Phalanx it is.