chuckh89
Prince
Thanks for the insights, Vadalaz and Chuck.
? for you -- If a late monument often does have to do with the AI building a settler, is it best to try to stick a unit there if possible as Chuck says to try to nab it quick and hope it builds another one, do you think?
In my experience the AI prefers to create settlers during peace,...Which poses a slight dilemma for this Gauntlet, because if you offer peace you can't steal until your peace treaty is complete.
Take his first settler, then offer peace ASAP since you want him to make another settler. At this level he probably won't be strong enough to get another one out before the treaty expires,..Start scouting his city again when your able to DoW.
*I stress, ASAP....Because the build that he makes immediately after his settler is crucial,...It may be a Monument
But, if he doesn't and you make peace before that next build, then your odds are much better it is going to be a settler.
If he gets it out,...Oh well....Plan B,...Take his second city down quick, then peace...He will normally want to build another settler, and put it in the same location you just conquered. Another advantage, because now you know where he is going if he manages to build another settler.