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  1. I. Larkin

    [C3C] COTM 166 Iroquois Deity - The Remnants

    Turn 3 : 3900BC Iroquois settled Salamanca Turn 25 : 2800BC Iroquois settled Niagara Falls, sent Curragh counterclockwise. Turn 32 : 2510BC Iroquois settled Grand River Turn 44 : 1990BC Discovered Philosophy -> Monarchy (trade Philo for Poly IBT) Turn 45 : 1950BC Trade around Philosophy...
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    [C3C] COTM 166 Iroquois Deity - The Remnants

    Indeed. So, the only trick is gpt deal with MA versus civ at the turn of defeat. As to "Espionage" it is comparable with gpt trade if take into account unsuccessful steal. Most efficient is 3 turn research and gpt for the last turn. However, technical parity may be not enough to win on Deity...
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    [C3C] COTM 166 Iroquois Deity - The Remnants

    Just finished the game and feel pity that it is over. (620 AD, Conquest). It was very unusual Deity game when Great Lib was really useful. LaSalle, did you consider to capture it? Also military alliance with gpt helps, and spoonwood's tricke with connect - disconnect may work.
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    Historic Civ3 Summit :-)

    My family also liked this photo. Staying at Lancelot's house was very relaxing. Having a broader meeting is a good idea. Ivan
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    [C3C] COTM 162 England Deity

    Actually most random is Philosophy. Normally 1400 BC is enough for the Republic. However, I had a game when 1790 BC (Emperor) it was late. Other events like AI's decision to attack is also random. Yes, things like spearmen in the City reduces risk of sudden attack. In addition I built 3...
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    [C3C] COTM 162 England Deity

    Anybody else had Dragoon's victory? I like the settings but I want the same conditions as everyone else. Anything I should do except pediaicon.txt substitution?
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    [C3C] COTM 162 England Deity

    What probability of the GA with Dragoon victories? Will MoW victory triggers GA for sure?
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    [PTW] GOTM 188 Ottomans Deity

    Thanks, Allan. Therefore, I will have a time to spend New Year night with friends and family. Happy New Year, to all. Ivan.
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    [C3C] Sid, anyone?

    Sid depends on setup. I remember Sid France was excellent. Neve had this impression before and after.
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    [C3C] COTM155 Babylon Emperor -- Discussion and Spoilers

    Nice set up, Più! Some questions: 1. "The Guards of the Seven Tablets" has MP ability? 2. Is it mine already under The Guards of the Seven Tablets? 3. Can other AIs use The Code of Hammurabi is a Government? Regards, I. Larkin
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    [C3C] News: COTM 152 Celts, Demigod - Results and Congratulations

    Thank you for kind words, Lanz and t-x. Lucky thing was early Monarchy slingshot. May be will write more in "Spoilers".
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    [C3C] COTM145 France Sid - Spoiler

    Main reason was to keep research rate at 100%. At Sid and Deity monopoly techs are very expensive, so at situation when I researched ones first trade it around have given good money return. Using an opportunity I'd like to thank you for excellent game setting. For me this game was one of the...
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    [C3C] COTM145 France Sid - Spoiler

    In brief: attack Maya first, then Hitties, then Austria and finally England mainland Research at full speed with Universities at core cities. Borrow money from Russia all the time when possible: 18 for 1 gpt (or 1800 for 100 gpt). Later have to wait to let computer cool down to avoid crashes...
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    [C3C] COTM145 France Sid - Spoiler

    Game status: Domination Victory for France Game date: 1170 AD Firaxis score: 10710 Jason score: 9501 Time played: 153:10:35 Submitted save: Marine Le Pen of the French, 1170 AD.SAV Renamed file: I_Larkin_COTM145_C3C122_01.SAV
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    [PTW] News: GOTM 172 - Japan, Deity - Results and Congratulations

    Probably, a misprint I.Larkin vs I. Larkin splits my data in global rankings. Could anybody fix it somehow?
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    [PTW] GOTM172 Japan Deity - Spoiler

    Story of Tlacopan Turn 82 : 975BC Aztecs settled Tlacopan (1) It was on the North of Aztecs Island Turn 106 : 450BC Aztecs started golden age Turn 109 : 390BC Aztecs gained great leader Ahuitzotl Turn 112 : 330BC Aztecs settled Atzcapotzalco Turn 115 : 270BC Zululand...
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    [PTW] GOTM157 - Aztecs Monarch Domination - Final spoiler - Game submitted

    Domination Victory for Aztecs Game date: 620 AD Firaxis score: 6980 Jason score: 11411. To get out of Despotism ASAP I used despotic GA via war with Japan. Irrigated Grasslands at Monarchy. Got Pyramids via first GL. Research Navigation on full speed and carry out war with Horses mainly.
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