Recent content by Francel

The Dutch built the panama canal between Leiden and Tilburg. I found a few things interesting. Firstly, I believe that would not normally be a valid placement location, but apparently the polder made it valid. Pretty neat. Secondly, the single tile of the Panama canal in Tilburg was...

Beijing - 11 spies hanging out

Why no scout cat? Boo...

Well, this is awkward!

I think Arabia abilities could use an overhaul. It incentivizes others to want your religion, in theory, but I am not sure this has any practical effect on gameplay. Also, I build holy sites but seldom campus, so the guaranteed prophet and unique building don’t do much for me either. Their...

Here are some ideas and what they might do (gameplay akin to 6 is assumed until we know more) -Derinkuyu - City cannot be put under siege and prevents population loss from disasters; +2 housing -Churches of Lalibela - must have founded a religion; outside religion spreading to your empire is...

Huh... The Earth really is flat...

Master spy with listening post is indeed very good, and there is even a civ that doubles this bonus from +6 to +12. This is powerful not just for war but religious play as well.

I would like a mod that mitigates fertility loss. I settled a volcanic natural wonder that was my cash cow, and a single turn of a hurricane removed 17 yield:(

You can see why we're trying to leave...

Uh oh, AI is using nukes now!?

425 BC, Ptoleimaic Cleopatra with Earth Goddess pantheon

Major, minor, or standard farm faith adjacency bonus?

If I could only pick one wonder, I would choose… oracle. It is great for heavy faith civs, which is how I like to play. Also, pairs well with the grants governor promotion. Kilwa would be a very close second that I believe is actually stronger but slightly less satisfying. I don’t think...

I won world congress but it felt unsatisfying. I also could have won religious because ai didn't dow me for converting or was allied. Also, they are very slow still with science victory. BTW no niter for for frigates sadly but had 2 aluminum. Also, Mayan lost their luster after...