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Is it normally better to have a couple of highly promoted governors or more governors with only a couple of promotions each? Moreover, what criteria would you use to choose the strategy if, as is usually the case, it’s situational? Consider a standard map at standard speed, and the Gathering...

If you're OCD about finishing the game quickly, Rationalism is a must. If you don't mind playing into the late 300s, early 400s, you can live without it up to Immortal. I don't play Deity, so I can't speak to it. In fact, Rationalism is highly situational. If I am having some difficulty catching...

I find that founding a religion is about a 50/50 proposition on Immortal. Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. My goal early on is just to keep my own local group of cities with my religion. It is hard as stated earlier with the AS (artificial stupid) spamming Prophets and missionaries. The...

After getting writing, grab the few techs that you need to improve your lands, and b-line techs for composite bows and siege towers. You can usually get a settler or two out too. Prepare to go to war by turn 70-90.

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One of the best civs for a liberty gsme is Indonesia as long as you have a map with multiple land masses. You basically get three free cities. I've had some enjoyable Liberty games with Indonesia. The thing to remember when you go Liberty is that it is a game of patience. You may start slow or...

Going for shrines, temples, and the grand temple is obviously helpful if you found a religion, but it is also useful to take advantage of the benefits of having other religions in your cities pagodas, cathedrals, etc. Additionally, faith allows you to purchase great people. Why wouldn't you...

I typically get most of them. Some early game - NC for example. But the rest I usually get mid to late game. If I can get a religion and get tithe, I can usually buy the requisite buildings once the cash is rolling in. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I do plan to try the GOTM. At Immortal, I am probably in better shape than most non Deity players to take a shot at a Deity game. What about the Prince, King, Emperor players -- which if I were to hazard a guess, comprise the vast majority of your players -- who are mostly unable to take a good...

Not a good choice for a holiday bonus game. 90% of your players can't / won't play at Deity level. Essentially, what you've done is given a holiday bonus to 10% of your players. Think in broader terms when you make your game decisions. BTW, I consider myself a pretty good player at Immortal...

This has to be the most difficult part of my game. It seems no matter what I choose the AI chooses differently, and I wind up with wars on multiple fronts and must deal with unhappiness issues. Two games in a row come to mind. In one I chose order because the only other AI to have selected an...

This I agree with. Tradition is an instant gratification strategy. Liberty is a patience oriented strategy. It is just as winnable, but it takes longer. Good post. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I've always said that liberty is a very situational SP tree. I try to make my policy choice based on the map and not ahead of time. In some situations it works, and in others it doesn't. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I am not home. I will have to take a look at the game later and post another reply, but I settled three cities, went for the NC, and settled three rest: about eight. I would say my last one was about turn 150 or so. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I am playing on immortal difficulty. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk