Tried again and benefited from SW civ DOWing N civ (and I got them to DOW NW civ as well), so they (SW civ) weren't as prepared for my attack this time. Cleared the continent on T98 with CBs, 2 warriors, 1 scout, and a horse (died); I used 2 GG citadel bombs on the final 2 cities, as it was getting close.
Good news is I didn't bother with Holy Warriors and was able to get Pagodas and Mosques. More good news is that I was the only one on my continent to found a religion, perhaps thanks to everyone being in an early war. Bad news is tech is quite bad, though I didn't bother with UU; might get Education ~T130.
Haven't met anyone else yet. I didn't get 'move your troops' warning and didn't DoF anyone, so diplo will be good; might go peaceful from this point on.
Edit: should add that I neglected city tiles a bit, using workers to help pillage/repair (did not build pyramids). Used Liberty GE for NC, as capital was busy building units.
Good news is I didn't bother with Holy Warriors and was able to get Pagodas and Mosques. More good news is that I was the only one on my continent to found a religion, perhaps thanks to everyone being in an early war. Bad news is tech is quite bad, though I didn't bother with UU; might get Education ~T130.
Haven't met anyone else yet. I didn't get 'move your troops' warning and didn't DoF anyone, so diplo will be good; might go peaceful from this point on.
Edit: should add that I neglected city tiles a bit, using workers to help pillage/repair (did not build pyramids). Used Liberty GE for NC, as capital was busy building units.