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Guys, I seriously dont understand the idea behind espionage mechanics. Its probably me, who dont understand it, or its a flawed game design. First, training spies costs A LOT. Base cost is like a district (300 hammers on standart speed), then each next spy will cost even more, like +100 hammers...

There is secret dimension in single player games which is very fun to uncover. This is hidden agenda game mechanic. Every AI has a visible agenda that everyone knows about. And also a secret one that is a secret at the start of the game. Both agendas affect relations with other AI, and more...

Guys, need you help and advice. Emperor difficulty Peter have found a first religion. Mine is going to be 3rd when I realise that 2 russian missionaries are at my border, ready to conver my only city with shrine. What if I just pass and let him convert my city with a shrine before I get my...

Subj! And is it worth building some spies in renaissance era? They seem to worth hell alot of hammers :(

Hi, guys! Id like to share with you a detailed guide to Germany on Immortal and below difficulties. I've fallen in love with Bismarck Vox Populi gameplay and I hope you'll have fun playing with it. Germany is a very strong and versatile civilization. Its also a rather difficult nation to master...

Is it even possible in the latest patch? It doesnt look like its possible for me, but Im pretty sure theres some method to manipulate AI that I dont know of...

First of all, Im long time Civ5 fan and Vox Populi fan. I love Vox Populi and I think the team made a great game. VP is more thoughtful, more rewarding and more fun than any 4x game Ive played so far. It has some issues, but the team solve em like no other team do: fast and efficient. You are...

Guys, what do you think of settled GPs economy by Maya? Full piety leads to several super tiles: +3 gold +3 culture + x faith Full patronage leads to random GP that can be also settled before modern era. Then comes 2nd tier of Freedom: each GP tile gets even more bonus resources. This...

Subj! Plus more questions about taking tributes: Is there any bonuses for unique units like battering ram or hoplites? Is it worth getting swordsman to take tributes? Is it possible to take tributes during renaissance era or later? Is it true that tributes gets bigger on epic...

Subj! I saw some good MP videos and there players build first settler very early, once capital gets 2nd citizen. Is it an option or a must-play?

... its second Commerce policy, 220g per pikeman. What do you think of this policy, guys? Has it any uses on immortal/deity?

Subj! In the new brave world where u cant trade for lump sums of gold... ive got a simple question: Is there any actual steps to get a friendly status with AI?

Another CS wants me to bully a state. How to do it properly? And is it worth bullying CSs anyway?

Subj. When u get to Reneissanse u have a 1st one. Where to send him? Is it worth rigging elections? Does he provide a huge diplomatic penalty for being caught? And how to level your spies the easiest way?

Fastest GE atm comes out of Hagia Sophia, second can be acquired through Liberty finisher. Or by carefully planned Stonehenge/Chitzen/Pyramids combo. Anyway, is it worth settling GE playing science game? Is it worth settling GE playing cultural game? Is there a turn cap when its too...

Some details about great merchants can be found here: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=398647 Great merchants come earlier and much easier Great scientists come way too late and way too hard to get during medieval/renaissance. First scientist specialist slot comes with...

His immortals are Hoplite little brothers, than will become pikemen>riflemen. Satrap courts are too expansive and come way too late. And his UA starts to shine way too late and requires either decent happiness amounts (which you doesnt want on emperor+) or burned great people (which you...

What we got here? Great merchant can provide 3 things for us: 1. Tile improvement Great merchant can build Customs house improvement on a tile. Gets us +4 gold if while citizen is working it. On a river tiles its +5 gold. Well, trade post will provide +2 gold. Is +2 gold bonus is a big deal...

Hello, heres my short list. 1. In one of my games ive paid one marytime city-state and become allies. Then, at some point, they ask for a road from my capital. The only thing was - this CS was located in like 50-60 hexes from my capital. On a coast btw. Can harbor in a capital or another...