Since Civ came out and I've played multiplayer I've found the best way to play MP games is by joining the ladder. You should all check it out.
www.myleague.com/civ4players/
IMHO CCC does the best job of awarding the "Champions of Civilization." We don't only have epics... We have a cton, 1v1, an epic, and all different era teamers. I don't think someone can be the champion of Civ because they are decent at epics. Maybe throw in some new types of games that...
Praet is far from the best UU. While you might be able to mow over noble level AI any person with .1% of a brain in multiplayer will build axes and kill you.
Happens to everyone from what I've seen. Mostly random I think but I have had it a few times when my internet broke connection. Not sure why it happens to you every time though.
If you don't think the timer is fast enough then make sure the host has it set on blazing, the fastest it can go. If you have so much time left in a turn on blazing chances are you aren't taking your time checking over what you are doing and strategizing. If you have a few extra seconds think...
My main issue with MP is the connection issues and bugs. Since I'm a ladder player I don't have to deal with the things that Kris is upset about (Exhibit A-D). I think that those things are just design issues and can be improved in future expansions and maybe even future civ games.
However...
I'm pretty sure he doesn't want you to stay out of the thread. He just disagrees with you. If everyone who is involved with the making of Civ4 decides to leave when somebody disagrees with them well then....I just don't know. :)
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