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What was a shock was getting units killed in the new COL. Used to lose horses, then lose guns, then get captured. Combat system is much more lethal than the old.

The new promotion system takes getting used to, but I'm OK with using the Civ IV bonuses vs. progression from criminal to indentured servant, to colonist to veteran. I like the idea of criminals and indentured servants working to become regular colonists over time, more realistic to the time...

Here is another recommendation. It would be good to have escalating problems with the natives before they go all out DoW. COL1 had small raids, stealing, etc. Before the entire Indian Nation DoWs you, there should be indicators your heading for trouble, demands for $$, goods, or even...

I'll throw in with Dale on the learning colonist. Yes, agree with the frustration of not knowing how long he's been on the job learning, do I move him, etc. However, I played alot of original COL, and it worked just fine. I'd put 1-2 colonists working as a fur trapper/tobacco planter, etc...

I guess I'm a bit confused why Dale seems to be interested in making this game work with his mod, but firaxis isn't. Here is what I posted on the Age of Discovery forum for Dale's consideration. Maybe someone in the "official" domain will consider it. Although I guess that is unlikely...

First a question. I downloaded patchmod, 1.07 and started a game with the mod. The game requires a restart to use the 1.07 mod to start, but none of the changes take effect, so its like a vanilla COL game. What am I doing wrong with the mod? Another question – is the chance for gaining...

I meant where are the game replays, good players describing their wins. I guess it is in the forums somewhere, but haven't done much looking. I should figure out how I plan to win vs. just playing and expanding, which is what I'm doing. Thanks.

Where are these game reports? I probably should look at some. I don't think I build enough cottages, too stuck in the irrigate or mine mindset of previous civ editions I guess. Question, if I go to Free Religion, do religious buildings already built continue to make people happy, as well as...

I also play on Prince level (I tried one level higher and got crushed :sad: ). I learned about over expansion the hard way, but got bailed out by someone else completing a wonder ahead of me and receiving a boost to my deficit spending and zero science, then was able to crawl out just in time...

I've done the chipotle, can add units, cities, culture, $$, but can't figure out how to change terrain. I'd like to add/adjust a few things in a game I'm playing, but can't figure it out.:confused: thanks.

Interesting discussion on air power, I haven't gotten there yet. I'm playing old world - new world, and I'm now liberating the new world, LOTS of barbarians, and barbarian cities - is this normal or because I set barbarians on raging hordes? Will the barbarians fight me as unified empire, or...

Thanks for the replies on the lack of iron. I've continued on successfully, no mass AI attacks with swordsmen, the Romans attacked me earlier but I took back my city and they made peace - I'm surprised they haven't come back at me since I hemmed them in and they only have 3 cities. My "best"...

I researched iron working but no iron showed up. Is this a bug or am I just screwed? Will iron show up as I expand my cultural influence more? thanks.

I researched iron working but no iron showed up. :confused: Is this a game glitch? Will iron show up as I expand my cultural influence more? With no iron I don't see how I can be successful - time to quit and start another game? It would be a shame since I took some risks for fast...