It would not take much to make this game competitive.
#1 Who gets 1st move each turn should be staggered.
#2 Military units in close proximity to the enemy should not be able to move rapidly before they can react.
#3 It should be possible to eliminate, balance or choose which natural wonders pop up.
#4 It should be possible to disable specific civs.
#5 It should be possible to remove the World congress.
#6 It should be possible to disable specific wonders such as GW.
#7 It should be possible to disable specific beliefs such as +100 gold or +4 faith.
#1 Who gets 1st move each turn should be staggered.
#2 Military units in close proximity to the enemy should not be able to move rapidly before they can react.
#3 It should be possible to eliminate, balance or choose which natural wonders pop up.
#4 It should be possible to disable specific civs.
#5 It should be possible to remove the World congress.
#6 It should be possible to disable specific wonders such as GW.
#7 It should be possible to disable specific beliefs such as +100 gold or +4 faith.