Recent content by WineShark

I think a huge issue is that spies can't be eliminated. They should operate more along the lines of subs: only other spies see them and can interact/attack them. (Spy vs. spy!) All the above powers are cool and "retro Civ" but difficult to counter if all you can do is keep your own spies at...

Is the AI play-difference on Prince+ levels still measurably better than on Noble with the "no cheating" option enabled? Or is the advantage what makes the AI opponents that much tougher? I want the best challenge the AI will put up, but the idea of it getting "free" stuff annoys me. I know...

The inherent “can this city grow” question is first, but I also place a lot of stock in the strategic placement. Does this placement allow for quick “domino” shifting of troops during various stages of technology? Is this placement vulnerable to cultural shifts, denying resources to my opponent...

OK...so an Archer with: Drill 1 gets "1 or 2 First Strikes" Drill 2 gets "2 First Strikes" Drill 3 gets "2 or 3 First Strikes" Drill 4 gets "3 First Strikes" So if you have the "long-term upgrade plan" and those Archers eventually become Gunpowder units, you should go for at least Drill...

After some fruitless searching on the forums, I have question to those in the know about combat/promotions: What is the difference between a First Strike Chance and a First Strike? (Drill 1 is listed as "+1 First Strike Chance", while Drill 2 is "+1 First Strike.") Does this mean that in...