[Archive] List of Civ5 "let's play" videos on Youtube

[Kevin J]

Sounds good, I'd like to see how Polynesia plays out. The moai is really potentially a culture machine three would produce, like you said 2/3/2.
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It gets even better than 2/3/2. I just did an OCC/quick/duel map to get the feel for the Polynesian civs. As pointed out, the terrain improvement gives one extra culture for each nearby Moai. This works like Incan terrace farms and mountains.

Depending on the width & shape of your land, you can get even more:

e.g.

~ = coast tile
l = land
x = city

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
-~ ~ l l ~ ~ ~ ~
~ l ~ l l l ~ ~
-~ l l l x ~ ~ ~
~ ~ l l ~ l ~ ~
-~ ~ ~ ~ l l l ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Assume every coastal land tile has a Maoi (other than the city).

The resultant culture yield will look like this:


~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
-~ ~ 3 4 ~ ~ ~ ~
~ 2 ~ 6 5 2 ~ ~
-~ 4 6 5 x ~ ~ ~
~ ~ 4 4 ~ 3 ~ ~
-~ ~ ~ ~ 3 4 2 ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~


You can get up to 6 culture yield tiles from Moai - as much as using a great artist. My capital city, on its own (not as pictured, but similarly snaky) had around 400 culture per turn when I won a cultural victory.

EDIT: Had to adjust formatting, didn't come out right. Thanks for the tip bibor, I'll try that next time.

 

[Bibor]

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[nokmirt]

Ok, with the moai are cities hindered by not having enough food? I have read in the later game this becomes an issue. Proper placement of them is important. Now we have production, commerce, science, and culture cities. No I did not forget about food.

 

[Sneaks]

Uh, I looked at the map, it's not my taste (1-2-3 tile islands dotting a HUGE map). The real polynesia i mean. I don't think I'll play the scenario, but a standard game (probably Terra ) will def be on the menu.

The moai statues are a very nice and well though-out tile improvement. They make you weight your options and you have to build at least 2-3 to make them really worthwile. if placed well, they are almost as good as the landmarks.

I will suggest a Small Continents map for a Polynesia game. The reason is that there is a lot of utility to be gained out of the UA, while still leaving enough land area to follow a more standard long term game approach. Considering how many people watch your games to learn, it seems like a happy median.

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[Bibor]

I will suggest a Small Continents map for a Polynesia game. The reason is that there is a lot of utility to be gained out of the UA, while still leaving enough land area to follow a more standard long term game approach. Considering how many people watch your games to learn, it seems like a happy median.

Yes. Although I'm doing an Isabella game first.

 

[nokmirt]

Yes. Although I'm doing an Isabella game first.

Interesting first video. The terra map does not seem to have as many resources as pangea, more in tune with continents map. I can tell you that in the game I am playing I have 5 solid cities. As far as culture goes, I am producing enough to keep up, which is not bad considering I am playing as America.

I watched the 2nd part of your video. A few times you got out of trouble and things are looking very good at the moment. I know you mentioned going to war later with the Ottomans, with the great wall they should be a challenge. We will see.

 

[MadDjinn]

new video - Arab Deity.
(first vid link)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utUTuXuIdWQ

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[Bibor]

Added your link. I think we can forget about a sticky and just continue to bump.

 

[slobberinbear]

I appreciate your posting these, Bibor. My game has already improved watching your Isabella LP. Well done. As an unintended consequence, I now find myself speaking with your accent during certain times of the game.

 

[Bibor]

as an unintended consequence, i now find myself speaking with your accent during certain times of the game.

rofl!

 

[socratease]

much thanks for the videos ...

a request: can you make a video playing GOTM?

 

[MadDjinn]

much thanks for the videos ...

a request: can you make a video playing GOTM?

I'm sure that possible, but if I do it, I wouldn't post it until after the GoTM submissions were closed

 

[Bibor]

Added Grandad1982's videos. Keep 'em coming, guys

 

[The_J]

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If you don't get something done, it's the best to ask a mod directly .
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[MadDjinn]

If you don't get something done, it's the best to ask a mod directly .
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thanks

 

[Bibor]

Added the new MadDjinn's Siam game.

 

[grandad1982]

Thanks for adding my games! I don't feel anywere near as good as you guys but if people want to give me advice and tips to improve after watching my videos then go for it!

I've recently moved so I haven't had a chance to update my Polynesia game yet but I should get the time on monday or tuesday.

 

[1TimeCivPlaya]

My first video, in what i hope is a very long series of civ 5 games. i hope to learn alot along the way and become a king!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzWr9j-1sNE

 

[Bibor]

My first video, in what i hope is a very long series of civ 5 games. i hope to learn alot along the way and become a king!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzWr9j-1sNE

Added!

Glad people picked up making let's plays, I've been slacking for a while

 

[svett89]

Another Civ 5 let's play that's been around for a while, but is quite enjoyable to watch. It was made by VadimCC, and he's got an awesome Russian accent!

First part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJbgwV4Vjog&feature=related