A Game Among Friends - Civ V BNW 4 player FFA

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Civ V BNW - Episode 16: Friends?

The Moroccans describe exactly what they think of their neighbor, but that could be the beer talking. More wonders go to India and Morocco as they keep leading the way forward. Poland considers new colonies with India's blessing. Meanwhile, Morocco attempts to form a coalition against India.

Episode 16, Turn 181

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Beakers %Culture %Policies %Techs
Rich [Morocco] 912 4 31 195 38 86 426 577/1030 78 13 3 58 30% 29% 31% 26% 28%
JJ [India] 1054 6 16 274 39 188 1015 Golden Age (4) 94 13 4 35 35% 41% 37% 26% 28%
Justin [Poland] 710 3 22 119 30 112 337 714/850 67 16 10 25 23% 18% 27% 32% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 357 2 15 77 31 14 788 388/675 13 8 0 4 12% 12% 5% 16% 22%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 17: Stealing from Tech Support

Miles finally sets up his home away from home, ending his Assyrian's settler's multi-millennia journey. India has some thieving issues with the other civs, but tries to keep up a friendly disposition. Meanwhile, Morocco is handing out all the false knowledge of Civ to the newbie. Its a golden age for all of the world!

Episode 17, Turn 187

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Beakers %Culture %Policies %Techs
Rich [Morocco] 949 4 31 207 40 132 509 Golden Age (8) 187 14 3 58 30% 29% 47% 26% 27%
JJ [India] 1121 6 27 292 41 214 785 Golden Age (4) 111 14 6 39 35% 41% 28% 26% 28%
Justin [Poland] 739 3 21 126 33 188 164 Golden Age (4) 82 17 12 25 23% 18% 21% 32% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 385 3 16 85 33 7 586 Golden Age (5) 20 8 0 4 12% 12% 5% 15% 22%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 18: Everybody to Learn Stuff

The "to Learn Stuff" religion continues to spread around the world, along with research agreements between all the civilizations. The Second World Congress of I LOVE GOLD!!! has started, and is largely a forgone conclusion for the Moroccans. They and the Poland continue to fight over religion in the Polish city of Princess. Miles and the Assyrians just continue to lament their poor position, and luck, and play.

Episode 18, Turn 196

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Beakers %Culture %Policies %Techs
Rich [Morocco] 1022 5 29 301 43 123 1659 132/1215 166 16 3 60 30% 33% 46% 28% 28%
JJ [India] 1177 7 20 348 43 170 772 608/885 104 15 6 41 35% 39% 29% 26% 28%
Justin [Poland] 763 3 25 147 35 134 437 534/1020 74 18 12 25 23% 16% 20% 32% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 407 3 8 104 35 33 725 510/850 17 8 0 4 12% 12% 5% 14% 22%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 19: Establishing Freedom

Ideology is coming to the world, and everyone wants to know how ideology, tourism, and happiness works. Meanwhile. the mid-game grind has started for Poland, but the other three civs have been building new cities and colonies throughout the world. Miles of Assyria asks how other civs have managed to become so advanced. India has declared Freedom throughout their lands, prompting some economic sanctions from others. And for some reason, Nickelback keeps playing....

Episode 19, Turn 204

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Beakers %Culture %Policies %Techs
Rich [Morocco] 1266 5 25 326 45 176 1099 Golden Age (8) 112 16 6 63 36% 32% 32% 26% 27%
JJ [India] 1072 8 22 413 45 163 707 782/895 123 18 6 46 30% 41% 35% 29% 27%
Justin [Poland] 784 3 21 182 37 121 68 715/1020 91 19 14 33 22% 18% 26% 31% 23%
Miles [Assyria] 434 3 19 96 37 46 862 651/850 25 9 0 11 12% 9% 7% 15% 23%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 20: Assyrian, such a pretty voice

India's technological advantage has led to economic sanctions from the rest of the world, while Morocco continues its propaganda campaign, smearing India's name. India counters by offering defensive pacts and monetary compensation for continued peaceful prosperity in the world. Poland's got some grand plans that come to fruition on turn 210...? The rest of the world seems skeptical...

Episode 20, Turn 210

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Beakers %Culture %Policies %Techs
Rich [Morocco] 1113 5 27 422 46 179 1213 Golden Age (2) 114 17 6 63 30% 36% 28% 27% 28%
JJ [India] 1309 8 27 476 46 158 688 Golden Age (7) 164 18 8 54 35% 41% 40% 28% 28%
Justin [Poland] 827 3 29 154 37 119 336 880/1020 101 20 16 33 22% 13% 25% 31% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 448 3 22 116 38 40 980 769/850 28 9 2 7 12% 10% 7% 14% 23%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 21: Back to the boats

India attempts to land an expeditionary force to protect Assyria from any Moroccan aggression. Unfortunately the landing spot turns out to be a mostly Moroccan beachhead! Does India have the gall to simply invade Morocco?

Episode 21, Turn 217

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1187 5 29 450 48 77 950 478/1390 97 19 9 63
JJ [India] 1416 8 32 535 49 103 79 0/1070 148 19 22 51
Justin [Poland] 832 3
Miles [Assyria] 473 3 21 134 39 35 451 Golden Age (5) 33 9 2 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 22: Neon Submarines

India retreats ...most...of its "protection force". Morocco launches its own special counter-attack, exacerbating the diplomatic situation. Assyria and Poland wonder if they will be victims of the situation.
FYI, Neon colors are not the best for super secret submarines.

Episode 22, Turn 223

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1205 5 28 464 49 55 329 652/1390 96 19 9 63
JJ [India] 1450 8 19 600 50 79 51 177/1070 184 19 22 53
Justin [Poland] 865 3
Miles [Assyria] 495 3 16 147 41 23 643 21/1020 33 10 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 23: Burdens of the Congress

The civilizations of the world debate on the 5th Congress of I LOVE GOLDDDD! Miles of Assyria wishes he were anywhere else as he stares at the fortress that shall never be used. JJ admits that he hasn't bought his brother a gift, which pretty much shows everyone how India fares in the diplomatic world.

Episode 23, Turn 229

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1250 5 29 497 51 92 241 826/1390 104 20 9 71
JJ [India] 1479 8 19 616 51 90 229 326/1070 187 20 22 66
Justin [Poland] 882 3
Miles [Assyria] 510 3 14 176 42 47 811 113/1020 30 10 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 24: The Voyage of Gaspara Balbi

The Patronage tree has delivered quite the gift for the people of Morocco. Immediately, Rich sends the merchant to the Indian island. The trapped knights from the Indian "protection force" were sacrificed in a marsh in Morocco. Assyria celebrates his continued growth over the millennia. Poland contemplates infringing on Miles's new island. Finally, the voyage of Gaspara Balbi ends at Ragusa, and the city-state is turned over to the Moroccan nation.

Episode 24, Turn 237

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1403 6 15 731 55 74 742 1033/1405 120 21 11 71
JJ [India] 1535 8 14 682 55 57 559 462/1070 198 21 28 57
Justin [Poland] 906 3
Miles [Assyria] 527 3 7 195 44 65 1143 134/1195 30 10 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 25: Great Merchant of War

Morocco takes over Ragusa with its gifted Great Merchant of Venice. India can't let Morocco have a foothold on its continent and immediately mobilizes its military. The world braces itself for the coming conflict.

Episode 25, Turn 240

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1411 6 19 675 56 122 151 1078/1405 113 21 11 71
JJ [India] 1547 8 -1 682 56 -95 218 491/1070 186 22 30 57
Justin [Poland] 925 3
Miles [Assyria] 536 3 7 183 44 62 1338 151/1195 30 11 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 26: Secret Text Messages

India begins sweeping through the Ragusa defenses, as well as disrupting what trade routes they can find. Morocco attempts to uses his gold supplies to keep Ragusa occupied. Assyria brought "war reporters" to the front, but they stand right in the middle of India's army.

Episode 26, Turn 243

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1418 6 19 693 56 161 227 1137/1405 115 21 11 71
JJ [India] 1548 8 -1 616 56 -97 31 489/1070 186 22 30 57
Justin [Poland] 930 3
Miles [Assyria] 545 3 7 194 45 68 1467 165/1195 30 11 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 27: JJ Needs This...

The war rages on as India continues its attempt to remove the Moroccan stain from its continent. The Assyrians do a little more damage than you think. And the whole world agrees, JJ needs this victory.

Episode 27, Turn 246

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1426 5 18 748 56 192 1142 1193/1405 104 22 11 71
JJ [India] 1584 8 1 795 57 -68 136 485/1070 200 22 32 57
Justin [Poland] 935 3
Miles [Assyria] 553 3 3 189 46 83 189 172/1195 30 11 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 28: I'm the good guy...?

With Ragusa liberated, the world (slowly) returns to peacetime. Assyria laments its position, and India attempts to undo a millennia of poor diplomacy. Despite the "liberating" action, somehow India still remains the bad guys.

Episode 28, Turn 248

Player Score Cities Happiness Beakers/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn
Rich [Morocco] 1361 5 25 698 57 178 1069 1245/1390 93 22 11 71
JJ [India] 1622 8 1 791 57 -40 101 485/1070 210 22 32 66
Justin [Poland] 945 3
Miles [Assyria] 567 3 1 244 46 85 1894 180/1195 30 11 4 7

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 29: One More Turn

Poland coerces people with the Swap Great Works features to try and get its impossible culture victory. Morocco doesn't understand and thinks its artifacts have been Indiana Jones'ed. India realizes that Morocco has the support of nearly all the city states in the world. We all know the motto, I LOVE GOOOOLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDD!

Episode 29, Turn 253

Player Score Cities Happiness Research/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Research %Culture %Policies %Technologies
Rich [Morocco] 1367 5 24 820 57 217 1133 1343/1390 96 22 11 71 30% 34% 17% 28% 27%
JJ [India] 1661 8 -1 1129 59 111 226 485/1070 245 23 35 66 30% 46% 44% 29% 28%
Justin [Poland] 958 3 27 229 47 104 827 939/1195 181 24 42 46 21% 9% 33% 30% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 571 3 3 258 47 94 2261 188/1195 30 11 4 7 13% 11% 5% 14% 22%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 30: The Hanging Gutters

Hanging Gardens built in 1968? Top tier play by the Nine2Five Studios. Poland has turned the cameras on again and establish a city rather late in the game, but its ok cause the Super Mario Bros. has been created! Morocco declares that Assyria is a key to the Moroccan victory.

Episode 30, Turn 257

Player Score Cities Happiness Research/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Research %Culture %Policies %Technologies
Rich [Morocco] 1406 5 25 911 57 216 753 Golden Age (9) 139 22 11 72 12% 35% 23% 28% 27%
JJ [India] 1666 8 5 1211 59 115 360 488/1070 258 22 35 66 36% 46% 42% 28% 28%
Justin [Poland] 1020 4 23 230 47 116 388 1008/1205 189 25 44 47 22% 9% 31% 31% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 589 3 5 281 49 86 2683 205/1195 30 11 4 7 22% 11% 5% 14% 23%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 31: Denial...and Bargaining

The world realizes the real threat to the world. Assyria suddenly has rouge votes that could prematurely end the game. Morocco's play becomes clear with a diplomatic victory through the United Nations. Poland and India scramble to drive a wedge between gold and strippers.

Episode 31, Turn 260

Player Score Cities Happiness Research/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Research %Culture %Policies %Technologies
Rich [Morocco] 1419 5 24 933 58 266 467 Golden Age (15) 141 22 13 74 30% 34% 22% 27% 27%
JJ [India] 1690 8 8 1256 60 146 144 512/1070 265 23 41 66 36% 46% 42% 28% 28%
Justin [Poland] 1045 4 21 233 49 121 740 1076/1205 191 25 46 47 36% 9% 30% 31% 23%
Miles [Assyria] 593 3 5 299 49 93 2948 220/1195 30 11 4 7 12% 11% 5% 14% 23%

 

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Civ V BNW - Episode 32: Through Strippers and Gold

It has come to this. Assyria remains unpredictable with where its votes will go. India goes to war with a city state in an effort to prevent a diplomatic victory, but is it too late to prevent a Moroccan golden victory?

Episode 32, Turn 263

Player Score Cities Happiness Research/Turn Techs Gold/Turn Gold Golden Age Culture/Turn Policies Tourism Faith/Turn %Score %Research %Culture %Policies %Technologies
Rich [Morocco] 1430 5 29 954 59 278 516 Golden Age (13) 157 22 13 80 30% 35% 25% 27% 27%
JJ [India] 1707 8 15 1290 61 155 216 529/1070 252 23 82 66 30% 47% 40% 28% 28%
Justin [Poland] 1058 4 33 234 49 124 799 1121/1205 198 25 46 47 22% 9% 31% 31% 22%
Miles [Assyria] 598 3 4 268 49 93 3136 229/1195 30 11 4 7 12% 10% 5% 14% 22%

 

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Civ 5 BNW Multiplayer - Season 5 Finale


This episode is our After Action Report of season 5 of our Civilization series. We chat about the game and where it all went wrong. Enjoy looking at the end game map and graphs as well to see how things changed as the game went on. Thanks for watching and check out Season 6, our Beyond Earth series over in the BE forums!