The Emperor Cookbook is a concurrent succession game series to help readers learn how to play and win at Emperor level in Civilization 4: Beyond the Sword, v3.17
This is the 5th game of the series.
For more information or to discuss the format, please visit the Monarchist Cookbook Bullpen.
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Our fifith Emperor Cookbook game features Saladin. We will be playing at Emperor difficulty, epic speed, standard size fractal map (with low sea level). This is NOT an isolated/island start! Huts and events are disabled for this game, as they tend to make things more random.
Here is the info on our leader, his unique unit and building as well as our starting position and settings:
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Round one lasts from 4000 BC - 1500 BC.
Please play this round and submit your report into this thread by next Sunday (22nd).
IMPORTANT: Please use spoilers if you want to discuss opening strategies prior to starting the round
At the end of your Round, please remember to name your save with your name, game and Round # & game date (i.e. "EC2 Round 1 MyName BC-1500.CivBeyondSwordSave"). (And please don't forget to attach it to your Round report, either! )
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Roster:
YOU! - contributor, voter - our most important fixture, the readers who follow the threads and play along.
Now that we have upped the difficulty level, we will return to the 'best ball' system of selecting and playing saves. What this essentially means is that after we have completed each round, everyone will have a chance to vote on which save is in the best position. The winning save will be used for the next round.
If there is any player who is strong at Emperor+ level, it would be great to have you post your saves to show us how it's done. However, I request that any of you who realize your round was far superior remove your save from the voting. This rule is intended to ensure that the game doesn't get into a overly strong winning position after only a few rounds (because what fun is that?).
Voting Rules:
1. You may NOT vote on your own save (but you are encouraged to state the strengths and weaknesses of your save)
2. Only those who have posted a round may vote (those who are shadowing are always encouraged to express their opinion!). If someone misses a round, but have played all previous rounds, they may vote.
3. Don't vote on a save that has voluntarily been removed from the running by the person who submitted it.
4. At the end of each round you can vote on 3 saves for first, second and third place. I believe that these votes should be made publicly in order to allow for as much discussion as possible. I strongly encourage you to explain why you are voting for a particular save. This is one of the best ways to learn, and that's what this game is all about! If you feel uncomfortable voting publicly, PM me with your vote.
5. How you vote is up to you. Some people may want to vote for the 'best' save, others may vote for saves which they feel provide the best learning experience. Just make sure to explain what criteria you are using for your vote (overall best, best learning experience, etc).
After a couple days for voting and discussion a winner will be declared and we will move on to the next round.
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And with that, let the Game begin...
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Intrathread links (ToC): (note, the turn sets are subject to change, this is a tentative schedule to get this first round underway, we are still trying to find the best length for each round)
Round 0: The starting save (this post)
Round 1: 4000 BC - 1500 BC- MkLh
Round 2: 1500 BC - 400 AD- Lansky
Round 3: 400 AD - 1100 AD- Now Playing!!
Round 4: 1100 AD - 1500 AD - upcoming
Round 5: 1500 AD - 1700 AD - upcoming
Round 6: 1700 AD - 1820 AD - upcoming
Round 7: 1820 AD - 2050 AD - upcoming
This is the 5th game of the series.
For more information or to discuss the format, please visit the Monarchist Cookbook Bullpen.
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Our fifith Emperor Cookbook game features Saladin. We will be playing at Emperor difficulty, epic speed, standard size fractal map (with low sea level). This is NOT an isolated/island start! Huts and events are disabled for this game, as they tend to make things more random.
Here is the info on our leader, his unique unit and building as well as our starting position and settings:
Spoiler :
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Round one lasts from 4000 BC - 1500 BC.
Please play this round and submit your report into this thread by next Sunday (22nd).
IMPORTANT: Please use spoilers if you want to discuss opening strategies prior to starting the round
At the end of your Round, please remember to name your save with your name, game and Round # & game date (i.e. "EC2 Round 1 MyName BC-1500.CivBeyondSwordSave"). (And please don't forget to attach it to your Round report, either! )
========
Roster:
YOU! - contributor, voter - our most important fixture, the readers who follow the threads and play along.
Now that we have upped the difficulty level, we will return to the 'best ball' system of selecting and playing saves. What this essentially means is that after we have completed each round, everyone will have a chance to vote on which save is in the best position. The winning save will be used for the next round.
If there is any player who is strong at Emperor+ level, it would be great to have you post your saves to show us how it's done. However, I request that any of you who realize your round was far superior remove your save from the voting. This rule is intended to ensure that the game doesn't get into a overly strong winning position after only a few rounds (because what fun is that?).
Voting Rules:
1. You may NOT vote on your own save (but you are encouraged to state the strengths and weaknesses of your save)
2. Only those who have posted a round may vote (those who are shadowing are always encouraged to express their opinion!). If someone misses a round, but have played all previous rounds, they may vote.
3. Don't vote on a save that has voluntarily been removed from the running by the person who submitted it.
4. At the end of each round you can vote on 3 saves for first, second and third place. I believe that these votes should be made publicly in order to allow for as much discussion as possible. I strongly encourage you to explain why you are voting for a particular save. This is one of the best ways to learn, and that's what this game is all about! If you feel uncomfortable voting publicly, PM me with your vote.
5. How you vote is up to you. Some people may want to vote for the 'best' save, others may vote for saves which they feel provide the best learning experience. Just make sure to explain what criteria you are using for your vote (overall best, best learning experience, etc).
After a couple days for voting and discussion a winner will be declared and we will move on to the next round.
=======
And with that, let the Game begin...
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Intrathread links (ToC): (note, the turn sets are subject to change, this is a tentative schedule to get this first round underway, we are still trying to find the best length for each round)
Round 0: The starting save (this post)
Round 1: 4000 BC - 1500 BC- MkLh
Round 2: 1500 BC - 400 AD- Lansky
Round 3: 400 AD - 1100 AD- Now Playing!!
Round 4: 1100 AD - 1500 AD - upcoming
Round 5: 1500 AD - 1700 AD - upcoming
Round 6: 1700 AD - 1820 AD - upcoming
Round 7: 1820 AD - 2050 AD - upcoming
) Maybe I could have even founded a religion, but felt it best to opt for something else. Like agriculture.
Shaka,Giggles,GK 
. However, if you look at the above saves, I'm not the only one falling for greed>defense mistake on this map. My save has a woodsman 3 going for it, consider that when voting, I could always whip the axes if I get in serious trouble.
