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Looking for some expert help here: My processor is: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53GHz Which "Can you run it" says fails against the minimum standard of: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz Now, my eyes tell me that I pass the requirement, since I have A core 2 due...

Not sure on this, but I think the circumnavigation bonus can be gained even if your explored areas aren't contiguous. As long as you have a square mapped at every point along the x axis. Great article BTW.

I have found that early great prophets are good for scoring religions. It sets me back a bit on getting the shrines, but I get to found the religions instead of the computer. With Stonehenge and The Oracle, I can get several early GP, so getting religions can be a good use for them.

Actually, thinking of it, and the icon, getting physics shouldn't be enough to get WWI Zepplins. Those required combustion, and the ability to seperate Hydrogen, which, and I'm no scientist, I believe happens with Electricity. Run a current through water, right? I don't even know how you...

Played a couple of games where I got to Physics early. These things kick you know what. you can knock down city defenders ( or anyone else) a few pegs at zero risk. Start with a few of these and your expendable siege weapons last longer, and your attack units mostly survive. Plus, no risk...

I've looked but haven't found an article discussing the various leader personalities for the AI. I know some of them, but I assume that there's a table somewhere with it all spelled out. Thanks. :)

Good responses. Thanks.

What are your thoughts on increasing the # of opponents beyond what would typically come on a given map size? Easier? Harder? Why?

I like him too. I'm a builder who likes a nice early war or two. He fits well with that.

Okay, I get the concepts, but once I have it and win the election, how do I call my own elections? Which screen do I go to? I have looked at diplomacy and relegion and don't see anything. Am I missing something?

Thanks for the responses. Barracks just happened to come to mind. It seems that it is as I suspected, and Unreason has the crux of it with opportunity cost.

When setting up to specialize a city, once you decide what a city will be, and once you have the tech for gold or research, make use of these options instead of building buildings that you really don't need. Is this correct? If I'm making a science city, I shouldn't bother with a barracks...

Cool. Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure about things like dye vs. oil, since dye is always visible.

A couple of questions: 1. Someone said that you can get resources by building a fort on a site, and to do this outside of the BFC. Can this get you resources before the tech required to work them is discovered? I'm thinking the happiness resources like dyes and wine. I don't have a tech...

Thanks guys. I thought so, but wasn't sure.