civfanchambers
Prince
I'm currently playing an earth 18 civ game. I choose Persia, and made an early rush against the Arabs and India. Conquered the Arab capitol and 3 Indian cities. Just finished conquering the Greeks, setting in to peacefully expand into Indonesia, maybe even Australia. Mali and Egypt peace vassaled early. I noticed Catherine of Russia building a large nation, and knowing her capacity to back stab I prepared for a war with her. Cathy was in a state of peace, then amazed me by asking to become my vassal. Thinking I would be smart to avoid a war with Cathy when not exactly ready, I happily accepted her offer. However at the moment Cathy became my vassal I declared war with Frederick of Germany. As did my 2 other vassals. Sneaky Cathy duped my me into a war with her enemy by declaring war on Germany and simultaneous vassaling to me. I have to say in all the years playing civ4, I have never been in such a situation. Though I won't let this opportunity go to waste. More cities to capture and increase my nations power. Have other players experienced AI leaders pulling tricky stunts on them?