Stalin of Incas (Deity)

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I did a bit of experimentation last night, and was able to crush a deity map with a variant of Stalin. Normally I try to avoid this guy, but this combo does add interesting possibilities if things go just right.

I did abuse diplo a hell of a lot, so it's possible the map is harder than it really felt, not sure yet. Anyhow, I started with a Que rush and then everything else all fell into place from there (wouldn't dare try it with default HC though).

But feel free to go for whatever victory you want...

 

[AbsoluteZero]

I'd pick Degaulle over Stalin. Building a barracks even with aggressive is still a little slow for deity.

That start's actually not too great for a Q rush. You need to attack with 5-6 around turn 30 and I don't think you could do it with that start. After turn 30 the chance of your target getting chariots begins to go up quite a bit.

 

[obsolete]

That start's actually not too great for a Q rush. You need to attack with 5-6 around turn 30 and I don't think you could do it with that start.

It may not be perfect, but I do with what the generator gave me. Restarting a dozen times to get a great spot isn't my idea of being versatile. I only do that if the map is obviously bugged due to the glitch.

As for not being able to rush with this start, I already did do it with this start.

I'll look at De-Gaul in a bit, IIRC he is industrious-something... Hope it's not creative.

 

[yatta77]

I'll look at De-Gaul in a bit, IIRC he is industrious-something... Hope it's not creative.

De Gaulle is Industrious - Charismatic.
Just wondering: why Creative on this Deity Game wouldn't be a good trait? It wouldn't be too good for a Quechua Rush? It synergies badly with Industrious for some reason?
I mean in the Keshik game I played last week you were advising me (if I understood this comment correctly) to use Willem van Oranje (Financial - Creative) instead of Genghis Khan (Aggressive - Imperialistic) for an early Keshik rush, while here your hope (quite in the opposite) not be creative.
I might look noob saying that, but I have no clue and I'm a bit confuse about it
Thanks,
yatta.

 

[Cusanus]

Being creative is helpful for a Horse Archer rush because it allows your second city to grab horses far more easily.

Q's don't need any ressources, you (can) simply start spamming them from turn 0.

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Creative also is a bit worse for Q-rushing because the cities you conquer usually have granaries. Those turn into terraces when conquered, so your cities already have some cultural output all by themselves. (This always feels a little like bug using. But you can't do anything about it when playing as Incans, so just enjoy. )

 

[yatta77]

Being creative is helpful for a Horse Archer rush because it allows your second city to grab horses far more easily.

Q's don't need any ressources, you (can) simply start spamming them from turn 0.

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Creative also is a bit worse for Q-rushing because the cities you conquer usually have granaries. Those turn into terraces when conquered, so your cities already have some cultural output all by themselves. (This always feels a little like bug using. But you can't do anything about it when playing as Incans, so just enjoy. )

Ah, ok! I got it now. Thanks
yatta.