GOTM 57: Spain
[img=right]http://gotm.civfanatics.net/civ4games/images/gotm57civ.jpg[/img]Will you lead the Spanish people to a glorious cultural victory?




The decision is yours

Game settings:
Civilization: Spain (Leader: Isabel; Traits: Expansive, Spiritual)
Rivals: 7 AIs
Difficulty: Warlord
Map: Ice Age
Mapsize: Small
Type: Small islands
Starting Era: Ancient
Speed: Normal
Options: Random personalities.
Victory Conditions: all enabled
Isabel:
Isabel is Expansive and Spiritual ; starting with Fishing and Mysticism. As you are Expansive, you get +3 free health and you also get double speed Granary and Harbor. Being Spiritual you get no anarchy and you also get double speed temple.
Unique unit: Conquistador(replaces Knight)
It gets a 50% bonus against melée units and is able to get defensive bonuses
Starting screenshot
This is the start of the game (click for a bigger image):

Adventurer Class bonuses:
- Chieftain: You play the game at Chieftain difficulty, although AI will receive Warlord starting units.
Challenger Class Equalisers:
- Noble: You play the game at Noble difficulty, although AI will receive Warlord starting units and you will score as if playing on Warlord.
To Enter the Competition:
This competition will open on 1 August 2010. From that date, you'll be able to get your chosen starting save >>>here<<<.
Submit the save after your victory (or defeat) here, by 1 September 2010.
Software Versions
Windows: This game MUST be played in Civilization 4 (NOT Warlords or BTS), patched to version 1.74, and with the HOF mod version 1.74.004 installed. You can download the HOF mod here. Players using Windows Vista are encouraged to read the notes on Vista fixes here.
Macintosh: This game MUST be played in Civilization 4 (NOT Warlords), patched to version 1.74, and with the Mac HOF mod version 1.74.002 installed. You can download the HOF mod here.
While playing...
Remember - for your entry to be accepted, it MUST be your first attempt to play this game, and you MUST NOT replay any turns. If you make a mistake while playing, you have to live with it, learn from it, and carry on the game without replaying.
We will open 'spoiler' threads during the month for players to discuss what happens in their games. Do not discuss any details of the game outside those threads while it is in progress.
Please write here or send me a Private Message for any technical queries, eg. if you have trouble opening the game. Do NOT post in this thread once you have successfully opened the starting save.