Recent content by Jeremy1979

But dont you need 10 shields at size 5 to pump out that hoplite in one turn, and then the settler in another 3? I can’t find more than 9 shields for a size 5 city, which would mean 2 turns to make the hoplite and 5 turns to pump out the settler/hoplite combo

I'm an intermediate player and trying to calculate capital position for said Jean/settler 4 turner. Unless there is a bonus grassland under that forest, it looks to me that we have to settle on the forest square itself. Am I missing something? Can said Jean/settler 4 turner be achieved...

I went for the Republic slingshot, only to end up with a bunch of small towns that could barely support my archers to attack Carthage. No point (that I can see) in conquering any more of my neighbors, as they have no resources that can help me. Ended up switching to from Republic to Monarchy...

I also had a hard time settling the western island. I sent a stack of settlers in protected by 6 spearmen, but they weren't sufficient against all those horsemen. Lost 4 settlers, and the Hittites ended up settling two cities while I fought against barbarians. Later on though those weak...