I can currently compete and sometimes win on lvl 7 (I think that's Diety)
My wars seem to go as follows.
Ancient and classical wars over territory to settle. Usually started by me.
Late Classical and Middle age wars over religious differences or the enemy wants my land.
The wars from above easily last to early industrial. Yes peaceful years happen.
Lastly around industrial all my wars are ideological caused wars.
And during the info age its wars to keep the AI from Winning or to win my self.
What seem to be the themes of your war during a play through?
My wars seem to go as follows.
Ancient and classical wars over territory to settle. Usually started by me.
Late Classical and Middle age wars over religious differences or the enemy wants my land.
The wars from above easily last to early industrial. Yes peaceful years happen.
Lastly around industrial all my wars are ideological caused wars.
And during the info age its wars to keep the AI from Winning or to win my self.
What seem to be the themes of your war during a play through?