Recent content by agonistes

The unpacking of the cities has made the maps feel much smaller. Gone are the days of truly grand strategy and empire building. The game plays more like a city builder, with zero challenge and way too much map clutter. But I do like several of the new mechanics, including treasure fleets -...

Those are some attractive shields.

Oh god, I remember the days of compiling those lists. Some civs had like 12 names!

Well, my personal belief is that if you can give the player an option, then give the player the option. If I want to remain a nation called Rome, why not let me?

I'm going with 'pretty dang easy'.

Apparently so is my humor.

30 seems like alot, imo. You're all just spoiled. Why, when I was your age...

Is there a pocket version of you I can carry around to deal with life? Or an app? 'Second, let me Zaarin that...'

I voted 0, but not out of 'hate'. I think the game could be fun for many current civ fans. Alas, for me, the franchise continues to head in a direction that I do not find appealing. But I might recommend it to others.

These seem to be interesting ideas for dealing with perpetual civ issues, and I like them in general. I cannot help but wonder, if each age is a reset, what do I gain from taking names in an age that isn't the last? There is some sort of accomplishment throughput isn't there?

I didn't suggest it! I was quoting person who did. Jic you are giving me credit.

Guess I'll go with Charles Martel as my submission. edit: too boring? too close to being a head of state?

Machiavelli is a great one.

Ozymandius was Ramesses? Never knew.

I haven't given any thought to implementation, but having past behavior determine cultural qualities at certain benchmarks appeals to me.