I wanted to consult the board on something I've started to do based on the advice of more experienced players.
Do you guys feel like it is worth it to start an early "war" by stealing a neighbor AI's first settler? There seem to be long term implications, but it really seems to help control that neighbor for a little longer than you normally would. Also, I often seem to be able to press for a good war settlement by doing this and denying the first request for peace.
Along the same line, do you feel like it is now SOP to steal a CS worker?
Do you guys feel like it is worth it to start an early "war" by stealing a neighbor AI's first settler? There seem to be long term implications, but it really seems to help control that neighbor for a little longer than you normally would. Also, I often seem to be able to press for a good war settlement by doing this and denying the first request for peace.
Along the same line, do you feel like it is now SOP to steal a CS worker?