What is your favorite Civ?

[Tefached]

Oh, my mistake. I never really checked to see if i ever actually got more gold from my caravans, kinda just assumed that it did. I guess that's what i get for skipping through everything . I forgot that Zulu got +50% gold production, that alone could tip the scale in their favor, but first i gotta try a game with them.

Originally Posted by MorteEterna

I would say Spanish and Zulu are the best

I assume you picked Spain as your other choice because of the exploration cash bonus? I've never played as them, is it really that useful? or is there some other reason you picked them?

[MorteEterna]

Originally Posted by Tefached

Oh, my mistake. I never really checked to see if i ever actually got more gold from my caravans, kinda just assumed that it did. I guess that's what i get for skipping through everything . I forgot that Zulu got +50% gold production, that alone could tip the scale in their favor, but first i gotta try a game with them.



I assume you picked Spain as your other choice because of the exploration cash bonus? I've never played as them, is it really that useful? or is there some other reason you picked them?

No, Spain gets 50% gold in industrial era and you can build a lot of islands cities, producing much gold really fast and easy

[Justicex]

Originally Posted by bonafide11

Either England or the Zulu. Russia is probably the weakest Civ in the game though, along with the Mongols.

I've found that the Russians are one of the strongest in the game. They just need a little more thought and planning. I used to have such problems with the Russians until a number of nice people here gave me some super strategies. If you are looking for a Domination win, you are going to have problems. But once you get the hang of Russia's defensive bonuses, the other winning criteria become almost brokenly easy to attain.

Originally Posted by hbar

I'd actually agree with the OP, the Russians are fun. Sure, they aren't the most powerful MP civ (many will say they're the least) but the really fun games (to me) are the ones where you get a couple huge cities in the early-mid game. Population == power in civ, and when you can start next to 4 river plains, rush a granary, and hit irrigation first (20 food in 4 tiles!), you know its going to be a fun game.

I think it's fun when a civ attacks one of your cities with walls and 2 defenders and you just sit back and watch the invading army disappear as they throw themselves at your cities

I guess my faves would have to be Russia and Egypt. I started with Egypt on the early difficulty levels and it was so much fun getting Domination victories with them

[vypernight]

Aztecs - Healing and temples can be built early on instead of libraries.

Egyptians - On desert worlds, I was using tanks and bombers against knihts and archers.

Americans - Wonders buil in 1-2 turns!

Germans/Mongolians - Fun beating the %^$# out of other civs.

Granted I haven't tried all the civs yet, but the Aztecs are still at the top of my list.

[Akbarthegreat]

I can complete Deity only with Lincoln, so naturally America is my favourite. All the abilities are great- the first one helps you get money quick, the second is also nice, the third is great with a granary and the fourth allows you to absolutely dominate production-wise.

[History buff33]

When I posted back in 09, i was all about Japan and naval power. Now, well I am all about anyone I can conquer with. Lol. I really think each civ has its advantages and disadvantages. I think the Germans are very good if you are conquest-oriented. If you like Navy go with England, or Spain espicially. If you like culture I reccomend Egypt becaus eyou start out with a wonder and it just helps a lot in that regard. Throw Greece into culture as well. If you would like a well-rounded civ go for America, China, or Rome. And if you want a challenge, go with Russia and Mongolia. Arabia and Japan go into the military camp as well. An economic victory is very good for Arabia, America and Rome. Really, it all depends on how you want to win. I think just try to find what's best for you. I've won with them all so it helps to have experience :P.

[AztecsAllDay]

The Aztecs for the healing units, the temples for science and the extra gold later on.

[calibur]

In Revolution, of which I have played the Ipod version, I prefer Isabella's Spain. The economic bonuses are significant, and the starting naval advantage allows you to explore, finding other landmasses and the Ancient Wonders, which can significantly assist you, much faster than competitors. I have won easily on all but the last difficulty, and I am not very good (I'm yet to beat noble on civ 4 which I got 2 months ago).
Not that there are other continents...

[lindsay40k]

I love playing a One City Challenge with Egypt. If you get a wiggly desert river and a bunch of Spices, and you roll the Colossus for your free Wonder... damn.

[Luigiii2]

I can complete Deity only with Lincoln, so naturally America is my favourite. All the abilities are great- the first one helps you get money quick, the second is also nice, the third is great with a granary and the fourth allows you to absolutely dominate production-wise.

I couldn't agree more, the Americans are quite useful, and are my favourite in the normal start setup. For blitz and other scenarios, there are some definite advantages to the Zulu or any other early militarist civ. People like hating on France, but in reality the early cathedral makes for a great start to a cultural victory. All in all, for the most part, a one size fits all strategy can be adopted to beat deity with any of these nations, but nations like France, Zulu, and America allow for a bit more specialization, whereas the advantages 4 other nations tend-at least in my opinion- to be rather undistinct.

[nerdfighter13]

I like the Romans for the half price wonders, roads, and the one pop settlers. I think they are one of the best for all victories but conquest. The Mongols are the best at that because they can convert early barb villages into cities, allowing them to build less settlers. They also get a production bonus, so they can build more units.

[Teutonic_Rush]

Originally Posted by nerdfighter13

I like the Romans for the half price wonders, roads, and the one pop settlers. I think they are one of the best for all victories but conquest. The Mongols are the best at that because they can convert early barb villages into cities, allowing them to build less settlers. They also get a production bonus, so they can build more units.

My problem is that the mongols end up with really crappy cities usually. I like the Russians, Japanese, Germans, Americans, and Greeks.