Did they just make it impossible to play wide empires?

ElliotS

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Since the update I've yet to get anywhere trying to play wide. While I'm not a great player, I could win at King often, but not I'm getting shafted at that level. Did wide get made unplayable?

First off, I'm not sure where to get gold now. It seems trade routes are needed, so where do I fit them into the research/tech plan?

Second, cities increase tech cost by 2%. At least on the Huge map I was playing.

Third, Barbarians are so rampant I need more troops to defend a larger empire and can't afford any.

Has anyone else been able to go wide successfully, and if so can I get some tips? I've been playing the Shoshone.

Also, what's the earliest you can get a religion ruin on quick? I know on standard it's turn 20. Do you need faith before-hand? (IE, can I avoid getting a shrine if I plan on getting a faith pantheon?)

Thanks for the help!
 
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