Should I be spending my money on early RAs, buying something specific? I usually save a good portion of my cash for upgrading units.
Also, regardless of what I do (which is to be expected), Its nearly impossible for me to make peace with any of the larger players once they make war on me. Going on the offensive in Diety is extremely difficult, and whether I kill everything they send or not, it makes little difference in terms of a peace negotiation.
Lastly, In terms of science, I find I have to go for the military researches in order to survive or even attempt to assault another player. This tends to hurt my science over time keeping up with the computer. I end up getting Universities much later, and often run out of funds simply by the amount of upgrading I have to do. I utilize nearly every possible gold making feature I can (open borders, selling strategic resources)...any tips on generating science?