Europe Map (84 x 52 - standard)

[Arne]

Drogear you may be right, but I think this is no need to do since the map should be balanced in most aspects just like it is now.

However, for older versions of this map there are many scenarios and variations based on this map (Map with 11 Civs, EuropaEuropaMod, some more). AFAIK, this is not true for the last Warlord version. Well, if someone wanted to do... feel free to do so. May be - one day - I will do such thing myself.

 

[Arne]

There is a small update out now. The (final) version 2.5 of this map now is full compatible with any language versions. Please look at page #1 for info and download link.

 

[Desmond Hawkins]

I loved this map, but I have a guilty admission. I entered the WorldBuilder during play and dumped a bunch of barbarian horse archers in the Russian area at about the time they had three cities. This had the effect of stunting their growth for a long time as they had to win back Moscow from the barbs. It was just my way of balancing it.

Even if it isn't realistic, a good way to balance the map is to put more resources in the west.

Excellent map though. I had a blast. I even played as the Germans, and ended up having a massive Stalingrad-like battle with the Russians. I had better units and a stronger economy, but the Russians sent hundreds at me! I just barely held them off without losing a city. That may not sound like much, but I had dumped my entire air force in that city as well as all of my artillery as a forward base (with maybe 15 strong defenders, and 15 crappy defenders). I hadn't expected such a strong Russian push. If I had lost this city, I would have lost my entire (very powerful) bomber force, and much of my fighter force. I mean, I only had one damaged mech infantry, and maybe 4 really damaged artillery pieces left.

Thank you very much for making the map. You provided me with a good 13 hours of fun. Although you also indirectly contributed to me doing a really crappy job on my schoolwork.

 

[Arne]

Even if it isn't realistic, a good way to balance the map is to put more resources in the west.

Well, maybe... for improved prod/growth this may help for some players. But the testers were pretty happy with this version like it is. So I'm not sure if...

Although you also indirectly contributed to me doing a really crappy job on my schoolwork.

Sorry for that, but please send such complaints to Sid and Firaxis.

 

[Desmond Hawkins]

Well, maybe... for improved prod/growth this may help for some players. But the testers were pretty happy with this version like it is. So I'm not sure if...

This might be fair. In hindsight, I spent a good deal of the game trying to capture back an important city that barbs took (due to my incredible carelessness). If I wasn't so stupid to late them take it in the first place, I probably could have expanded faster and checked a more powerful Russia.

EDIT: Also, I hope you don't think I am being too critical, because I didn't mean to be. Seriously, your two Europe maps are easily the best maps I have ever played, on any civ game.

 

[Arne]

Also, I hope you don't think I am being too critical, because I didn't mean to be.

No, you aren't to critical. It's like I wrote: I'm really happy about fair comments that could improve this map (this and future maps too).

Seriously, your two Europe maps are easily the best maps I have ever played, on any civ game.

This sentence I will print and tape it on my monitor.

 

[Godwynn]

I'm gonna test this one out in the next 10 minutes!

 

[Godwynn]

Alright, I can say without a doubt this is the best map I've ever played on.

Great work! It is really appreciated!

 

[Drogear]

Is there any hope of seeing this fpr BTW?