Why aren't the Zulu playable?

pokeravi · Aug 22, 2007, 09:17 PM

I could see the others not being playable (Like the HRE for obvious reasons or Korea because it would be stuck on that small peninsula.) But why the Zulu? They have all of South Africa for themselves.

Thonnas · Aug 22, 2007, 10:37 PM

Africa is for the Europeans to exploit, not you.

Lone Wolf · Aug 22, 2007, 11:38 PM

Well,

1. It is rather late the Zulus began to have an organized goverment structure. So to be historically accurate they would spawn in 19th centiry with ancient techs. A waste of civ slot.

2. The AI's are not so good at naval invasions. So South Africa will be never colonized by European powers.

coko · Aug 23, 2007, 07:16 AM

Lone Wolf, I always see dutch/france down there these days...England doesn't get up to much anymore!

Rex rgis of Ter · Aug 23, 2007, 12:16 PM

I know this probably isn't coadable but it is really frustrating. I'm trying to get a cultural victory as Egypt, and I have built the GW. This makes those cael archers destroy carthage not me. However, natives keep running in and attacking. It is very frustrating, especially during plaques. Could the GW also keep out natives?

LuKo · Aug 23, 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

I know this probably isn't coadable but it is really frustrating. I'm trying to get a cultural victory as Egypt, and I have built the GW. This makes those cael archers destroy carthage not me. However, natives keep running in and attacking. It is very frustrating, especially during plaques. Could the GW also keep out natives?

It would be too easy then

GW makes defence easier but you musn't forget about building some units

Rex rgis of Ter · Aug 23, 2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuKo

It would be too easy then

GW makes defence easier but you musn't forget about building some units

That's why there are Romans.

coko · Aug 23, 2007, 12:56 PM

I rather enjoy it when as Eygpt I manage to get a mediator to make peace between me and the natives...

Rex rgis of Ter · Aug 23, 2007, 12:59 PM

That is good. I eventually got that event, when I had infantry. The euros weren't picking at Africa much.

Lone Wolf · Aug 24, 2007, 12:42 AM

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Lone Wolf, I always see dutch/france down there these days...England doesn't get up to much anymore!

I think England should be more interested in it. However, the Dutch were there the first, yeah.

Thonnas · Aug 24, 2007, 05:26 PM

In BtS the AI's naval invasion ability is vastly improved. Unfortunately, a vast improvement on ineptitude is still not much.

Aug 22, 2007, 09:17 PM	#1
pokeravi Warlord Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 199	Why aren't the Zulu playable? I could see the others not being playable (Like the HRE for obvious reasons or Korea because it would be stuck on that small peninsula.) But why the Zulu? They have all of South Africa for themselves. __________________ Live long and prosper.

Aug 22, 2007, 11:38 PM	#3
Lone Wolf Wolfie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,747 Images: 1	Well, 1. It is rather late the Zulus began to have an organized goverment structure. So to be historically accurate they would spawn in 19th centiry with ancient techs. A waste of civ slot. 2. The AI's are not so good at naval invasions. So South Africa will be never colonized by European powers. __________________ My AARs, mostly of Civ4 RFC and FFH reports: Byzantium, Turkey, France, Mughals, Calabim, Doviello, Ljosalfar, Kuriorates, Svartalfar, Eu3 Marathas, Civ3 WH Indics. My FFH modmod

Aug 23, 2007, 07:16 AM	#4
coko Prince Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 366	Lone Wolf, I always see dutch/france down there these days...England doesn't get up to much anymore! __________________ How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd ...

Aug 23, 2007, 12:56 PM	#8
coko Prince Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 366	I rather enjoy it when as Eygpt I manage to get a mediator to make peace between me and the natives... __________________ How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd ...

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Rex rgis of Ter Me I'm a Creator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Erebus Posts: 1,331 Images: 1	I know this probably isn't coadable but it is really frustrating. I'm trying to get a cultural victory as Egypt, and I have built the GW. This makes those cael archers destroy carthage not me. However, natives keep running in and attacking. It is very frustrating, especially during plaques. Could the GW also keep out natives?

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Rex rgis of Ter Me I'm a Creator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Erebus Posts: 1,331 Images: 1	That is good. I eventually got that event, when I had infantry. The euros weren't picking at Africa much.

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