Azzaman333 reviews all 31 Civs: Aztecs

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AZTECS
Leader: Montezuma
Aggression Level: 4
Favorite Government: Despotism
Shunned Government: Monarchy
Culture Group: American

Trait Combo; Agricultural & Militaristic; 22/28
Even though Militaristic is one of the 3 worst traits, Agricultural makes it a lot better. With the free food you get for being Agricultural, you can focus more on using those cheap barracks and easy promotions to wage a World War. And with free food, turning those corrupt conquered lands into specialist farms is a much easier task, since you already have a food surplus of 1 with 1 specialist at size 1.

Unique Unit; Jaguar Warrior; 6/31
Although the Jaguar Warrior has its uses, like early rushes and quick exploring, its obsolete before 1000 BC most games. From my experiences with Aztecs, normally if I want an early war it's more beneficial to wait for horses or swords than Jag rush. Of course, a good Jaguar rush on 1-2 rivals can give you a lot more land, but since Bronze Working normally comes quickly, you have to do it fast.

AI Game Play; 6/10
Similar to Mongolia, in that it needs some early wars to get more unit support for the huge army that gets built. But since the Aztecs are Agricultural, they can grow their cities for more unit support as well as conquer land.

UU & TC Blend; 1/1
If you use the Jaguar Warriors successfully, then Agri will be a great bonus. If you dont use the Jags successfully, then Agri can save your civiliztion from being a pathetic crap heap. If you dont even use the Jaguar Warriors, your traits can still get you a long way through the game.

Total Score: 35/70 Rank: 4/7

Comments and discussion welcomed.
 
Oddly enough, Aztecs are one of the best Civs for Sid Pangea...where only a couple of thing really matter:
- Start with Warrior Code (and subsequently, be MIL)
- a UU that does NOT trigger an unwanted GA...'cause, well, you won't build Jags, except maybe one for scouting
- a useful second trait.

As you see, only a couple of Civs work here...at foremost, Germany, then Aztecs/China. Rome mans a premature GA, but is fine otherwise.

Thus, Aztecs are, along with Germany, a bit odd to rank - they dominate on lower levels, suck on Mon-Deity, and shine again on Sid :crazyeye:.
 
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