Civ Suggestion: Polynesia

[AtlantaMarty]

When polynesia is added, it would probably be a good idea to expand the map be 2 or 4 more columns in the pacific, similar to the way england and japan are enlarged for gameplay. This wouldnt require changing any other regions, and ould be done relatively easily. From my experience expanding Rfc maps, it would be much easier to expand fromt he eastrn side of the map than the western.

What do you think, Leoreth?

 

[BenZL43]

Do you speak a Polynesian language?

No, i know hawaiian pronunciation though. And i can use a english to hawaiian dictionary i have to translate.

We would need Polynesian accents, in that case

 

[BenZL43]

Another thing, I think we should add a new resource in-game : Sweet Potato
It should spread from Inca to Polynesia to (eastern) Indonesia, and circa 1600-1700s introduced to China, then Japan, and Korea.

 

[Leoreth]

When polynesia is added, it would probably be a good idea to expand the map be 2 or 4 more columns in the pacific, similar to the way england and japan are enlarged for gameplay. This wouldnt require changing any other regions, and ould be done relatively easily. From my experience expanding Rfc maps, it would be much easier to expand fromt he eastrn side of the map than the western.

What do you think, Leoreth?

I don't think it's necessary.

 

[AtlantaMarty]

I don't think it's necessary.

If I make a map that adds 2 columns to the pacific, will you take a look at it and consider it. Because I think it will make the polynesian colonization more interesting. Also, then you can say that DoC has an "expanded map" to attract more people to it.

But in the end, it's your mod, your choice, and I respect that totally.

 

[Leoreth]

I'd rather attract people with actual virtues of the mod.

 

[BenZL43]

A map! It's from the Polynesian book I linked earlier. We can see how important Marquesas is.

Spoiler This picture is too small :

 

[merijn_v1]

Another thing, I think we should add a new resource in-game : Sweet Potato
It should spread from Inca to Polynesia to (eastern) Indonesia, and circa 1600-1700s introduced to China, then Japan, and Korea.

I had a similar thought. But I was thinking of adding pearls instead of sweet potatoes.

 

[archcapitalist]

Another thing, I think we should add a new resource in-game : Sweet Potato
It should spread from Inca to Polynesia to (eastern) Indonesia, and circa 1600-1700s introduced to China, then Japan, and Korea.

this is why we cant have nice things

 

[BenZL43]

I had a similar thought. But I was thinking of adding pearls instead of sweet potatoes.

both could be added imo. what matters is that it's a global, not a resource that only available at 1 region only like Zebra or Cloves.

Wait, didn't we have clam resources already in-game? It's effect could be changed to +1 coins rather than +1 food. If I remember correctly

 

[Leoreth]

Not all clams produce pearls though. Pearls are a resource I would actually like and could be rare enough to not disrupt the balance. They would certainly make Polynesia more interesting.

 

[BenZL43]

Not all clams produce pearls though. Pearls are a resource I would actually like and could be rare enough to not disrupt the balance. They would certainly make Polynesia more interesting.

The Pandyas excelled in both trade and literature before the Christian Era. They controlled the pearl fisheries along the South Indian coast, between Sri Lanka and India-Gulf of Mannar Gulf of Mannar, which produced some of the finest pearls in the known ancient world.

It could add flavor to Tamil games as well.

How about the Sweet Potatoes? I hope you also agree with it, so Polynesian people can also eat sweet potatoes starting from 700 AD

 

[merijn_v1]

Not all clams produce pearls though. Pearls are a resource I would actually like and could be rare enough to not disrupt the balance. They would certainly make Polynesia more interesting.

Even more, the clams in Civ provide food. But none of the edible clam produces pearls. Only non-edible ones do.

 

[Leoreth]

How about the Sweet Potatoes? I hope you also agree with it, so Polynesian people can also eat sweet potatoes starting from 700 AD

Don't know, would look weird without "normal" potatoes in the game. There are many sources of food available for Polynesia already.

Even more, the clams in Civ provide food. But none of the edible clam produces pearls. Only non-edible ones do.

I didn't even know that.

 

[merijn_v1]

Me neither, until this was mentioned on the BBC program QI. (I don't remember the exact episode)

 

[Leoreth]

Damn it, I've watched every episode of QI. Apparently you also have to remember what you learn ...

 

[Tomorrow's Dawn]

I thought I should point out that if and when I start a game with Polynesia, my gut instinct will drive me to beeline Australia.

 

[merijn_v1]

Damn it, I've watched every episode of QI. Apparently you also have to remember what you learn ...

I always watch the XL version. Maybe it's cut out of the regular version.

 

[Sanguivorant]

I thought I should point out that if and when I start a game with Polynesia, my gut instinct will drive me to beeline Australia.

That is the most logical path to take. Why stay out in the sea for long?

 

[Leoreth]

I thought I should point out that if and when I start a game with Polynesia, my gut instinct will drive me to beeline Australia.

I'll add natives to Australia. That's the reason why the Polynesian UU won't allow to carry military units.