http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/170/hofgauntlet.jpgWhile the general Hall of Fame is an ongoing competition, we like to run time-definite competitions between updates that we call Gauntlets. Standard Hall of Fame rules (*) still apply, but any games meeting the settings will be counted towards the Gauntlet.

(*) Please read the >> HOF rules << (http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/rules.php)BEFORE playing!

Settings:

Victory Condition: Culture (though all victory conditions must be enabled)
Difficulty: Emperor
Map Size: Standard
Map Type: Inland Sea
Speed: Epic
Leader: Arabia (Harun al-Rashid)
Opponents: Any
Version: SV7 (1.0.1.332)
Date: 2nd July to 1st August 2011
The earliest finish date wins, with score as a tiebreaker.

Please hold your submissions until we announce that we are ready for them.

I have started a game yesterday. Got a decent starting location (lower right corner, surrounded by CS, no direct AI neighour). Trying 2 cities, both have marble.
Unfortunately the game isn't played optimal by me as I changed strategy many times (i.e. wanted to build a 3rd city, already built 3 roads to new city spot, but then redecided and removed the roads...).

It is my first Epic game speed game and it's far easier to get the CS on your side (as you get much more money from ressources but payments for CS remain same).

I will finish the game this night I think and will post the results.

Puuh, this game took quite a while. Turn 458 (1868 ad) finish. Got bored after some time and clicked "next turn" without checking trades or CS traits.

It seems that Emperor difficulty cultural wins are still quite beyond my ability. Went 500 turns and lost to Alex building the UN after a long war with him which kept me from cultural CS allies.

It seems that Emperor difficulty cultural wins are still quite beyond my ability. Went 500 turns and lost to Alex building the UN after a long war with him which kept me from cultural CS allies.

Same here, King I can manage but emperor not. Mostly they kill me.

Same here, King I can manage but emperor not. Mostly they kill me.

I'm tempted to try again and pick my opponents. I think any other leader in the same situation wouldn't have been a problem.

Kinda interesting setup we have here. Luxury/RA ratio is kinda low and successful game predetermines you go military at some point. Definetely interesting setup!

Results:

G-Major V (http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/gauntlet.php?show=minor&gauntlet=15) - Culture, Emperor, Standard, Inland Sea, Epic, Arabia
http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/images/gold.png1st vexing 1704 AD T-362
http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/images/silver.png2nd khrax 1836 AD T-428
http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ5/images/bronze.png3rd Punctuator 1843 AD T-433

Congratulations!

"Version: SV7 (1.0.1.332)" My version of civ is 1.0.1.348 is this not allowed? I am using steam civ 5 that is auto updated.

"Version: SV7 (1.0.1.332)" My version of civ is 1.0.1.348 is this not allowed? I am using steam civ 5 that is auto updated.Yes. 1.0.1.332 or greater.