TSG with G&K

[leif erikson]

We are planning to have our first G&K TSG on 15 July. The poll allows multiple answers to be checked, please select only one Civilization and one VC.
edit - just so you know, voting is public, so everyone will be able to see who you voted for. The poll will be open for 14 days (closes July 7th)

Please let us know which Civilization you would like to start the TSG games with. Also, please select a preferred victory condition you would like to see in this game.

Please also let us know whether you have G&K, plan to purchase it soon or will avoid the expansion pack.

Thanks.

[Gamewizard]

I voted for a Swedish Diplo Victory. I want to see how powerful (or not-so-powerful) the Nobel Prize really is. Also, Emperor level please.

[kcd_swede]

Anything but domination... it would be good to have a game that goes deep in the different trees to start with. Get a little taste of more different stuff this way.

BTW: I do not have it and will not get it until the jury is out whether its worth it or not.

[Monthar]

I agree with kcd, that's why I voted for a science victory. I too think Emperor would be a good level for this first game.

I voted for the Maya to see just how well their UB will help with a science victory. Plus to see how the long count's free GP might mess with getting plenty of GSs.

If the Netherlands gets more votes for this, make sure it's not a science nor diplo victory, because it's very easy for them to remain friends with everyone the entire game. Couple that with their ease at making lots of money and they have no problem getting RAs with everyone constantly. The one game I won with them I wasn't in any of the wars even though there were several warmongers in the game constantly fighting everyone else. I ended up going with a Diplo win when Spain had the space ship half completed before I even finished building Apollo. The real shocker was all 5 of the remaining AI's voted for me along with all my CS allies.

They not only moved the UN to the end of the tech tree, but you also can't vote for yourself anymore. So, even though the diplomatic victory comes a little later than it used to, it is a bit easier now if you're playing a civ that can maintain DoF's with everyone.

[S.K. Ren]

I voted for Byzantium & Cultural. I want to see how we can optimize religion for a cultural victory. Otherwise my vote would have gone to Maya & Science.

[LTJG Perry]

not gonna vote on game type, but getting it doesn't have an option for me so I'll just post it.

Will likely get before Christmas. And likely choose a few old-by-that-point TSGs.

[FeiLing]

Byzantium + Science. Probably the best way to experience the new techs and religion mechanic.

[Banman]

I agree with FeiLing, Byzantium and Science seems to me like a good combination of moderate advantage for the victory type, good way to take G&K for a spin.

[metalmadt]

I'ld like to try Sweden as I haven't have luck so far to try there UA.
Any victory condition but domination would do.

I'll try to post my result this time arounc, think I've made the same promess when Civ 5 just got out.

[Ribannah]

My vote goes to Ethiopia, the cradle of civilization.

[avl8]

I think Prince or King is fine for a first G&K game.
And Byzentian Science game option is pretty good : we can enjoy a nice religion bonus while going for maximum RA capacity

[Louis8k8]

Science Victory in King/Emperor.

Really, anything but Diplomatic victory. Every time I win a diplo game, I feel like I just won a really boring game where I played cowardly and spent loads of bribes =/

I am not really concerned with which civs to play as. I voted 2 + Maya. I really like maya and it might be my default civ when I play with my friends.

[QuizMan]

I voted for Carthage, but it needs a coastal type map. It looks an interesting choice with free harbours plus the ability to cross mountains.

I did not vote for a particular victory type as anything will provide a new challenge.

[MadDjinn]

Originally Posted by Gamewizard

I voted for a Swedish Diplo Victory. I want to see how powerful (or not-so-powerful) the Nobel Prize really is. Also, Emperor level please.

+1 - and make sure Austria is an opponent in the game

that'll make it more interesting and a better way to learn the new Diplo rules.

[Monthar]

For my 2nd choice, I think a Byzantium Cultural game could be quite interesting.

[S.K. Ren]

Looks like Celtic Science is our winner. Oh boy

[leif erikson]

A bit premature?

There is a week to go.

[S.K. Ren]

Oh? I could of sworn the deadline was tomorrow.

*looks up*

Oh, oops :P

[Monthar]

Any chance these first few games can be on one of the new map types? Based on the civ's UA and/or UUs of course. For instance if the Celts do win the poll, the Arboreal map would be nice. Several of the new map types, such as the one I just mentioned do have a random setting for continents, pangaea, etc.

Of course of the mistress of the free harbors pulls out a last second win, the Large Islands map would be great. Then we can all try to be like MadDjinn in his LP videos.

[leif erikson]

Yes, there is always a chance. Will have to see if I can hide the true identity a bit. Setting up Civ5 games for play is not always a simple task. The map editor features are not friendly and using an edited map requires extra checks to ensure all is ready for others to play.

All I can promise is to give it a shot.

Need to experiment with the sdk, does it even work for G&K maps? Heard a rumor it did not yet?