COTM 09 Pre-game Discussion

AlanH · Jan 25, 2005

Scandinavia!

Be honest, you know you've always wanted to let those Berserks out of the bag in a C/GOTM game, and if you didn't play GOTM22 you've been out of luck. Well, here's your chance!

Civilization: Scandinavia (Seafaring, Militaristic)
Difficulty: Monarch.
World Size: Standard size, atypical configuration. 80% Ocean, 3 Billion Years.
Climate: Temperate, normal.
Rivals: 7 pre-selected.
Barbarians: Roaming.

Conquest Class Benefits:

Extra starting worker.
Starting curragh.
Starting warrior.
100 gold (for unit support).

Predator Class Equalisers:

Attack strength of barbarian warriors and galleys increased to 2.
AI Unit support increased to emperor level.

Be smart, and plan well, because this might be a little bit more difficult than your average Monarch game. You'll need skillful diplomacy and strong civic development to go along with the fury of the Berserks, if you wish to succeed on Renata's map.

Note: Do not post in this thread once you have opened the start file of your choice.

Redbad · Jan 25, 2005

AlanH said:
.World Size: Standard size, atypical configuration. 80% Ocean, 3 Billion Years.

Atypical configurations means a landform which cannot be described as continent, pangea and archipelago?

Shinatoo · Jan 25, 2005

Wha the hell???? I'm the first to post?!?!?! I can't believe it.

What do you maen A-typical map

Edit: Damn you Redbad. I guess the Bezerker already beat me.

Mistfit · Jan 25, 2005

lemme see the Berserker is a replacement for the Longbowman right? Can build with no resourses and start at invention. should be a 6/2/1 unit that can attack from a ship. Cool... Vikings are Mil and Exp if memory serves me correctly and start with WC and POTS and a scout.

Redbad · Jan 25, 2005

Shinatoo said:
Edit: Damn you Redbad. I guess the Bezerker already beat me.

I was informed by my brother Ragnar, so you really didn't have chance.

Redbad · Jan 25, 2005

Mistfit said:
Vikings are Mil and Exp if memory serves me correctly and start with WC and POTS and a scout.

That's correct for PTW in C3C they are Mil and Seaf. and start with alpha and WC.

Shinatoo · Jan 25, 2005

Actualy I thought there was something wrong because I scroled down and there were no other post. I think I stared at my screen for 60 sec before i figured out what was up.

Is this the same atypical type map that we had in GOTM 17 with all the little islands

MikeH · Jan 25, 2005

Great. I'm already pining for the fjords

. It looks like SoZ is on the cards with that efalump so close.

A'AbarachAmadan · Jan 25, 2005

skillful diplomacy...strong civic development.... :eek:

80% ocean....atypical... :eek:

Wow! This sounds as fun as COTM08 which took me WAY out of my comfort zone. Just hope we're the only civ w/ Ivory!

I don't see a reason to move from the start, though I will move my worker 1W first. Don't see any immediate way to irrigate, so I'll probably start with 1-2 warriors to explore. Really want to find a settler factory spot. Obviously archer will be my initial military of choice, so what is the catch? Worker will focus on mining all of the bonus grassland and connecting the ivory. This capital will have an excellent production capability.

Renata · Jan 25, 2005

Redbad said:
Atypical configurations means a landform which cannot be described as continent, pangea and archipelago?

That's correct. Any of those descriptions would be misleading, so I punted.

Renata

ainwood · Jan 25, 2005

FYI - this is the first "guest map", ably put together by Renata. In addition to a new designer providing different ideas and perspective, it means I get to compete in this one as well - I'm looking forward to it!

denyd · Jan 25, 2005

Let's see in the starting location, we're on the coast, have 2 BG & Oasis in initial radius and will gain ivory (SOZ) + at least 1 more BG on expansion. I see no reason to move. Those starting techs are Warrior Code (Militaristic) and Alphabet (Seafaring), so I'll probably build a warrior and then a pair of curraghs while researching Writing at minimum going to the Philosophy-Republic gambit (hoping to be able to trade for pottery), then a settler, granary and settlers. The worker will head for the BG and later connect the ivory to help out with happiness.

The abnormal map layout with 80% water, should mean lots of galleys with Berserks kicking butt, but we'll need to get them into action while the AI is still defending with Pikes. I'll probably build lots of vet archers to use as MP and barb hunters as Berserks in training.

(Misfit: You're thinking about the PTW Vikings, these guys get curraghs instead of scouts)

jafa · Jan 25, 2005

Hi all. First of all let me say I am total newbie, and am just starting to get my head around the complexities of this game! I study SirPlebs posts like gospel

But anway, I would be tempted to settle on the hill W, W. This would give a more central position to reduce corruption. You would still get at least 3 BG.

What do you guys think about this?

solenoozerec · Jan 25, 2005

Renata said:
That's correct. Any of those descriptions would be misleading, so I punted.

Renata

Or... atypical can be considered as a landscape with a woman touch

Anyway, I am skipping GOTM39 and I :drool:

for this one.

Tone · Jan 25, 2005

ainwood said:
FYI - this is the first "guest map", ably put together by Renata. In addition to a new designer providing different ideas and perspective, it means I get to compete in this one as well - I'm looking forward to it!

Welcome back to the competition, ainwood :cool:

@denyd: don't forget the sizable cost in upgrading from archers to berseks (I'm sure that you haven't)-Leo's will help here but a *very* healthy treasury is a must! However if there are plenty of coastal towns built by other civs, they will be worth every gp spent on them.

@jafa: I personally see no reason to move as we lose two turns and also lose the extra commerce that seafaring civs get with coastal towns. Then again there is probably three cows on the other side of that hill and I'll miss out on them

I'm already looking forward to the 'atypical' map-thanks Renata!

A'AbarachAmadan · Jan 25, 2005

@jafa: Agree w/ Tone. Atypical map has me confused. I'd like some form of description (like 1/2 continent, 1/2 islands), but it does make it more interesting. In case we are on a small landmass, being able to put out boats right away with a seafaring civ could be important.

solenoozerec · Jan 25, 2005

A'AbarachAmadan said:
...so I'll probably start with 1-2 warriors to explore.

A'AbarachAmadan said:
...being able to put out boats right away with a seafaring civ could be important.

That's right. This is the question to think about. Should we build a warrior or a couragh?

StrictlyRockers · Jan 25, 2005

solenoozerec said:
That's right. This is the question to think about. Should we build a warrior or a couragh?

Warrior, then curragh. Those curraghs cook along at speed three, while non-seafaring curraghs only putt-putt along at speed two.

Definintely settle in place and mine the BGL then get the Ivory hooked up.

Warrior, curragh, settler, granary (hoping to trade for Pottery), worker, worker, and then settlers.

MeteorPunch · Jan 25, 2005

Looks like fun. I've always wanted to pillage the lands with the Berserker but haven't had time to yet.

Birdjaguar · Jan 25, 2005

I guess I better finish up my defeat in COTM08 so I can get on with this one.

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