"Never leave an enemy behind or it will rise again to fly at your throat."
- Shaka, from the movie 'Shaka Zulu'
I’m putting forward this BTS Roleplaying Challenge as an ‘open challenge’ for everyone to have a go at rather than a progressively played single game. Shaka is notably a Warlords leader, but this game is presented as a BtS save (patched to 3.13 with Bhruic's patch).
The target is straightforward – victory by Conquest, and it is Conquest the old way - no ‘pansy’ vassals for our great leader.
Wrapped in ‘spoiler’ tags participants are invited to post their saves, and importantly outline their strategies for the benefit of others ... after all, this is the Strategies and Tips Forum!
Note ‘house rules’ that the player must self-impose:
- Shaka has unrestricted access in terms of diplomacy with the Malinese and the Ethiopians. He can open borders, trade technologies, trade resources, exchange maps, etc. as per a standard game with these two tribes.
- Shaka has stringent diplomatic restrictions with the English, French, Dutch, and Germans. No open borders. No trading technology. No gifts or demands will be made or provided between the Zulu and any European nation. Signing for Peace with the Europeans must be done with no ‘strings attached’; it must be only the Peace deal (i.e. no suing for Peace from either side).
Furthermore, two victory types have been turned off ... Diplomatic and Domination. As before, Zulu is restricted to Conquest victory only (while the A.I. may strive for Space, Cultural, Conquest or Time wins).
The difficulty level is ‘moderate’ – Prince with Aggressive AI. Here's the set up;
... and the start;
Unlike Stalin's Challenge played a few months ago, there are no restrictions on religion, civics, or corporations.
Please enjoy the game – I look forward to seeing some good wins and getting insight into successful strategies.
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Pleased it's getting a good reception!
), but I might need r_rolo1 or someone else to make that amendment. It would make your game uncomparable with others I'm afraid.
I've been doing a few HOF conquest runs with Shaka. He's pretty fun with impis running around early. Love the starting post Cam.
