bed_06 - Watch your shores!

[bed_head7]

We'll be playing as the Vikings, with an idea stolen directly from denyd, somewhat similar to a game Sesn hosted way back. The idea here is that we build archers for upgrade to Berserks - and nothing else. Archers and Berserks the whole game. Now, I was thinking I might make the exception that some defenders are allowed, but I really would rather not. However, all the artillery we want. Of course, we'll be invading from the ocean, so how much good can that really do.

Level = Demigod
Civ = Scandinavia
Map Type = Archipelago, 80% water coverage (at least something has to be in our favor)
Opponents = random
Size = standard

Spots will be saved for players from bed_04. I haven't gotten confirmation from any, but I believe at least two slots will be taken, if not three. As this is denyd's idea, plain and simple, a spot will be saved for him unless he indicates that he does not want it (@denyd - I wasn't clear from your PM). So potentially a full roster, but I have never said no to a sixth, and I am not sure that all with reserved spots will actually take them. So don't be afraid to sign up!

I generated some decent starts, but didn't save the most promising one. I do have a screenshot of it, though. It is tough to get a river and a food bonus on 80% archipelago, so anyone who manages to get a random one for me will win my heart.

I hope I covered it all.

Roster:
Bede
Renata
denyd
MailMan
bed_head7
ThERat

 

[plarq]

Bedhead,You'd love it.Two Rivers with 2BG and Wine on Grass.

 

[plarq]

Bed,maybe that suits your needs 2.

 

[plarq]

Not a sign up.And all in 4 billion years,Normal temperature and humidity,no Barbs.
Seeds are reserved,I'll upload save if you like.

 

[ThERat]

checking in, but please a spot in the back of roster, busy with some more SG's

 

[Renata]

I'd like to join, if you'll have me.

Renata

 

[dmanakho]

@Bed_Head: I am sorry but i will have to skip this game. YOu can open the sport you reserved for me... Too many SGs and too busy RL at the same time... I will have to cut on SGs for a while.
I will be lurking around though.

You guys have fun.

 

[bed_head7]

Cool, Renata, you're in. Sorry you couldn't join dmanakho.

Go ahead and upload that second save plarq.

 

[Bede]

Claiming that spot, bed. That was quick.

Nice spin on the start. plarq.

 

[denyd]

Turns out GOTM 41 took less time that expected, so I'd be happy to join if there's still a spot.

 

[bed_head7]

Alrighty. Looks like we now have a full set here, though it isn't to late to nab the optional sixth spot. Does this work for a roster?

Bede
Renata
denyd
bed_head7
ThERat

 

[Bede]

Get me a file and I'll open the dancing. How about a Virginia Reel?

 

[denyd]

So settler NW and worker to cow to irrigate would be my suggestion.

Researching either pottery or writing at maximum. I think I'd check out who was around before deciding on this one. Lots of agriculture & expansionists around I would go writing and hope to trade, otherwise pottery.

Then a choice between archer or curragh? I think I'd start with a archer in case there be baddies nearby. Then a curragh followed by a granary and a settler.

There's a narrow window to win this one as once rifles show up it gets real difflcult. I had originally thought about this as either a monarch or emperor level game. DG's tech pace means that the Great Lighthouse is almost a must get in case there's a need for ocean crossings pre-galleons.

 

[bed_head7]

Your suggested moves for the start sound fine. My preference for first build is without a doubt curragh. plarq said he turned off barbs, and if an AI attacks that early, oh well. I also second the research ideas.

And I think Great Lighthouse sounds good to me. We'll want to find a good city for that and get it moving pretty quickly, as it is only two techs away, and we won't be doing min.

We do want to do everything we can to slow down techs, so make sure always to build embassies, and trade intelligently according to what you know. Getting to parity isn't always necessary, and cleaning the AI out of all of their gold isn't necessary. Most important is keeping them from getting Writing and Map Making, both for the Great Lighthouse and also so they can't get contacts with galleys. If we can conquer a foe using archers in the AA, all the better.

 

[Renata]

Works for me. I can play either tonight, if Bede plays fast , or Wednesday.

No time to comment now; back later.

Renata

 

[plarq]

the seed of the second map is "GreasyCafe"

 

[Bede]

Thanks, plarq. We got beer for the horses and beef for the men.

You'll have it Wednesday, Renata.

 

[Renata]

Well, GreasyCafe fits well, doesn't it? Burgers and buns right there.

Have fun, Bede. I tried to come up with some words of wisdom a la denyd and bed_head, but failed miserably. Too many variables. I think you'll need to take a wild guess on pottery. If we have any room at all to expand, a granary will be invaluable, but given this is archipelago, there may not be. We may have no neighbors to trade with, either. So it's a bit of a crap shoot. Do try to land on good numbers.

Renata

 

[MailMan]

I will be happy to join if you want to use the sixth slot

 

[bed_head7]

Sure thing, MailMan!