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Against the Entire World I
- Thread starter dankok8
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Round 4: 650BC - 25BC
As soon as this round starts, good news strike. Kublai Khan has converted to Islam!! Alright, we got a friend!! Also, I settled Baghdad in the south - nothing major (rice, bananas and a bit jungle that needs to be cleared).
Speaking of religion, we meet one of the fanatics.
A few turns later, I find that 2 civs already have Alphabet (I'm almost done researching) so I dial up Roosevelt and strike a deal.
Then, I meet another guy who I hate in most games.
This guy is a beast when played by an AI from my experience. Either way, we now make a deal with Churchill.
We research Alphabet and then pull a few more trades.
A few turns later, big news!! Islamic monastery finished in Mecca (I can build missionaries but more importantly a Great Prophet is born and ....)
Churchill converts to Islam almost immediately and the number of cities with Islam soon skyrockets and my income goes through the roof.
Since my closest neighbours converted, I try to find a new target and I do .. Bismarck's Germany.
We are also the first to research CoL and we found Judaism.
Then, people come with demands which we reject.
You may notice that Toku converted to Taoism - this can only mean one thing..
As the round ends, we meet 2 more rivals.
Here's the map overview and our glorious capital.
Based on my situation now and the fact that I build quite a few axemen/horse archers, my next round will involve rapid expansion. I can afford 8-10 cities considering I have not build a single courthouses and am still making money at 100% research thanks to my shrine.
State of the World to follow.
As soon as this round starts, good news strike. Kublai Khan has converted to Islam!! Alright, we got a friend!! Also, I settled Baghdad in the south - nothing major (rice, bananas and a bit jungle that needs to be cleared).
Speaking of religion, we meet one of the fanatics.
A few turns later, I find that 2 civs already have Alphabet (I'm almost done researching) so I dial up Roosevelt and strike a deal.
Then, I meet another guy who I hate in most games.
This guy is a beast when played by an AI from my experience. Either way, we now make a deal with Churchill.
We research Alphabet and then pull a few more trades.
A few turns later, big news!! Islamic monastery finished in Mecca (I can build missionaries but more importantly a Great Prophet is born and ....)
Churchill converts to Islam almost immediately and the number of cities with Islam soon skyrockets and my income goes through the roof.
Since my closest neighbours converted, I try to find a new target and I do .. Bismarck's Germany.
We are also the first to research CoL and we found Judaism.
Then, people come with demands which we reject.
You may notice that Toku converted to Taoism - this can only mean one thing..
As the round ends, we meet 2 more rivals.
Here's the map overview and our glorious capital.
Based on my situation now and the fact that I build quite a few axemen/horse archers, my next round will involve rapid expansion. I can afford 8-10 cities considering I have not build a single courthouses and am still making money at 100% research thanks to my shrine.
State of the World to follow.
Melon Head
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Swap two grasslands to scientists in your capitol. You're at the happy cap at the moment with +4 food.
Terrance888
Discord Reigns
Hinduisnm isn't founded yet? lollolololololololololololololololollolollolloll
TheMeInTeam
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Ugh. A huge map! This is going to take forever! And I'm going to do it! What game speed are we on here?
.. I shall post the next round soon .. along with the 4000BC and 25BC saves for those who want to play a shadow game ..Round 5: 25BC - 600AD
And so this round starts with me having an idea of expanding (I only have 4 cities). While my army of HA's is assembling, I see a new face..
But then my buddy Kublai shows up demanding Priesthood ... I agree and then pull of this trade for some happiness.
So here's my assembled army. I feel confident, declare on Huayna the heretic and move in. I even bribe Churchill to help - Monotheism + War on Huayna for HBR + Monarchy.
I decide to research theology next for the Apostolic Palace.
Mao just converted to Islam and wants to open borders .. cool.
My troops in Incan territory .. well they all died .. I bypassed the first city because it had lots of spearmen and went at the capital, but got unlucky .. 2 injured spearmen, a swordsmen, and an archer wiped out 8 horse archers. Oh well.. And I tell Gilgamesh he is not welcome here.
Huayna wants Medina for peace .. yea ok keep dreaming buddy; I got construction so a new elepult wave is coming.
Theology is done, we start on the AP, found Buddhism, and start on Paper so we can get maps off of people and work towards liberalism.
Then, we refuse demands by 3 heretics that come in without knocking.
I may regret pissing those people off later on.. To make things worse, I have to pay 21 gold to prevent grain losses.
Just as my elepult army assembles, I see a batch of spearmen of Huayna and I decide to pay him monotheism for peace - it's an old useless tech now.
State of the World to Follow.
And so this round starts with me having an idea of expanding (I only have 4 cities). While my army of HA's is assembling, I see a new face..
But then my buddy Kublai shows up demanding Priesthood ... I agree and then pull of this trade for some happiness.
So here's my assembled army. I feel confident, declare on Huayna the heretic and move in. I even bribe Churchill to help - Monotheism + War on Huayna for HBR + Monarchy.
I decide to research theology next for the Apostolic Palace.
Mao just converted to Islam and wants to open borders .. cool.
My troops in Incan territory .. well they all died .. I bypassed the first city because it had lots of spearmen and went at the capital, but got unlucky .. 2 injured spearmen, a swordsmen, and an archer wiped out 8 horse archers. Oh well.. And I tell Gilgamesh he is not welcome here.
Huayna wants Medina for peace .. yea ok keep dreaming buddy; I got construction so a new elepult wave is coming.
Theology is done, we start on the AP, found Buddhism, and start on Paper so we can get maps off of people and work towards liberalism.
Then, we refuse demands by 3 heretics that come in without knocking.
I may regret pissing those people off later on.. To make things worse, I have to pay 21 gold to prevent grain losses.
Just as my elepult army assembles, I see a batch of spearmen of Huayna and I decide to pay him monotheism for peace - it's an old useless tech now.
State of the World to Follow.
State of the World:
Strong Points So Far:
- Excellent Religious Economy - I'm researching at 100% with 0 courthouses thanks to shrine income
- Excellent Tech Situation
- Lots of Allies - 6 Nations have adopted Islam out of total 14 we know and the top 2 civs after ours are one of those 6
Weak Points So Far:
- Few Cities
- Below Average Army (result of that wipeout by Huayna
)
- A dangerous Christian Block is in town - Huayna, Ceasar, Gilgamesh, and Justinian
Strong Points So Far:
- Excellent Religious Economy - I'm researching at 100% with 0 courthouses thanks to shrine income
- Excellent Tech Situation
- Lots of Allies - 6 Nations have adopted Islam out of total 14 we know and the top 2 civs after ours are one of those 6
Weak Points So Far:
- Few Cities
- Below Average Army (result of that wipeout by Huayna
)- A dangerous Christian Block is in town - Huayna, Ceasar, Gilgamesh, and Justinian
you might want to think about improving your land...I mean working a dry grassland tile...pure waste. At least make a cottage. You only have one other city which isnt a total non factor. 3 out of 5 cities arent useful in teching or cashflow. You really have to improve your tiles.
DesertRogues
Between Here & There
Looking good so far....
Good idea to go after Huayna, he could be a monster later if you don't chop off his head now.
I will be following too.
Good idea to go after Huayna, he could be a monster later if you don't chop off his head now.
I will be following too.
ROUND 6: 600AD - 1060AD
I start of the round by making a trade with Gilga and discovering Paper - I go on to Aesthetics to enable Literature for the GL.
This is something you don't want to do if you're Ceasar .. the guy has many time more archers and axemen than praetorian.
But then, someone poisons my well in Mecca and that causes a lot of pain..
I then do 3 more trades and complete Aesthetics and start Literature.
Christian Gilga just started a way with my religious buddy Bismarck and he wants my help .. sorry man; no hard feelings, k?
I meet 2 more civs..
Willem the founder of Taoism, the largest religion.
And Hatty - also a Taoist.
Meanwhile, Christian Justinian declared war on my buddy Mao (or vice versa) and wants my help.. buzz off.. I already told you I hate this guy.
And then that bastard Huayna demands.. nope, try another time.
Literature is done and I start CS for macemen and I also complete ..
And I get elected president.
Caesar demands a world map .. meh you can have that .. have fun.
CS is done and I start on Education for Liberalism .. I figure someone will trade me Machinery soon. Also, the GL is done.
Gilga demands that I declare on Bismarck .. dude, no means no.
Gilga wait, I do want to trade though..
Then, Bismarck demands I cancel deals with Gilga - I thought about this but decided not to .. Gilga is the most advanced civ after me and I want him as a trading partner + he's got a good army.
I make the National Epic in Mecca.
State of the Words and Discussion to Follow
I start of the round by making a trade with Gilga and discovering Paper - I go on to Aesthetics to enable Literature for the GL.
This is something you don't want to do if you're Ceasar .. the guy has many time more archers and axemen than praetorian.
But then, someone poisons my well in Mecca and that causes a lot of pain..
I then do 3 more trades and complete Aesthetics and start Literature.
Christian Gilga just started a way with my religious buddy Bismarck and he wants my help .. sorry man; no hard feelings, k?
I meet 2 more civs..
Willem the founder of Taoism, the largest religion.
And Hatty - also a Taoist.
Meanwhile, Christian Justinian declared war on my buddy Mao (or vice versa) and wants my help.. buzz off.. I already told you I hate this guy.
And then that bastard Huayna demands.. nope, try another time.
Literature is done and I start CS for macemen and I also complete ..
And I get elected president.
Caesar demands a world map .. meh you can have that .. have fun.
CS is done and I start on Education for Liberalism .. I figure someone will trade me Machinery soon. Also, the GL is done.
Gilga demands that I declare on Bismarck .. dude, no means no.
Gilga wait, I do want to trade though..
Then, Bismarck demands I cancel deals with Gilga - I thought about this but decided not to .. Gilga is the most advanced civ after me and I want him as a trading partner + he's got a good army.
I make the National Epic in Mecca.
State of the Words and Discussion to Follow
State of the World:
Tough situation .. I can't decide whether to attack the Incas or Bismarck. Inca are stronger and more of a threat, but they'll put up heavy resistance.
Bismarck is weak and also at war with Gilga who actually captured one and razed another of this cities so if I DOW on him and captured a few cities, he would capitulate. The only downside is that my other friends might hate me for that + I wanna keep my rival Gilga is a war.
Tough situation .. I can't decide whether to attack the Incas or Bismarck. Inca are stronger and more of a threat, but they'll put up heavy resistance.
Bismarck is weak and also at war with Gilga who actually captured one and razed another of this cities so if I DOW on him and captured a few cities, he would capitulate. The only downside is that my other friends might hate me for that + I wanna keep my rival Gilga is a war.
DesertRogues
Between Here & There
That does look like a tough situation. The Incans and Romans look to be good buddies going by the Foreign Advisor screenshot so you would probably have to fight both of them if you attack Huayna. A horde of praetorians coming down on your depleted troops sounds like a scary proposition and Justinian would probably dogpile you too for good measure. Your territory has nicely boxed Huayna and Caesar in, the Incans might attack later but a defensive war looks easier than an offensive one in this case. I say defeat Bismark to increase your land and cities and then turtle up and rebuild your economy while waiting to defend the Incan onslaught should it come.
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