ratrangerm
Prince
Having completed two Cultural Victory Challenges, I now plan to embark on my third one. One change will be that I will move up to Prince level for this. I'm thinking I'll stick with Hemispheres again and hope for the best that I actually get two continents when I select it.
But with that in mind, I figured I'd hear from those who have been following the challenges to decide which leader I'll go with.
I've already used Zara Yaqob and Gandhi. The next leaders to consider would be the following:
* Louis XIV: The Industrial trait obviously suggests a Wonder grab, but toss in the Creative trait and you get cheap Libraries and Theatres, and that +2 culture per turn is gravy on top. An interesting aspect of Louie, though, is the special building... the Salon comes along in the midgame, but the free Artist certainly has possibilities when it comes to pursuing a Cultural victory.
* Pericles: The Philosophical-Creative combination has always been popular for Specialist economies, but I've found that combo also works well for Cultural wins... I modified the Specialist economy a bit by using Artists and having more cities do cottages, and it was pretty solid. But more importantly, the Greek unique building is really useful for Cultural victories... the Odeon is by far a better version of the Colosseum, what with the added culture and the ability to turn additional citizens into Artists. With Pericles, it may not be necessary to run Caste System, but just tech to Drama and get those Odeons up and running alongside the Theatres.
* Huayna Cupac: The Financial trait is always useful, and the Industrious trait is the same as it is with Louie. And since Huayna starts with Mysticism, pursuing an early religion is viable. Plus there's the Terrace... a Granary that generates Culture! Obviously, the strategy would suggest whipping out culture-generating buildings frequently, along with getting the occasional Wonder.
There are a few other leaders who might be suitable candidates, but I think these three would be the top three to consider. Unless somebody has another suggestion to offer for a potential leader.
So let's hear from the floor.
But with that in mind, I figured I'd hear from those who have been following the challenges to decide which leader I'll go with.
I've already used Zara Yaqob and Gandhi. The next leaders to consider would be the following:
* Louis XIV: The Industrial trait obviously suggests a Wonder grab, but toss in the Creative trait and you get cheap Libraries and Theatres, and that +2 culture per turn is gravy on top. An interesting aspect of Louie, though, is the special building... the Salon comes along in the midgame, but the free Artist certainly has possibilities when it comes to pursuing a Cultural victory.
* Pericles: The Philosophical-Creative combination has always been popular for Specialist economies, but I've found that combo also works well for Cultural wins... I modified the Specialist economy a bit by using Artists and having more cities do cottages, and it was pretty solid. But more importantly, the Greek unique building is really useful for Cultural victories... the Odeon is by far a better version of the Colosseum, what with the added culture and the ability to turn additional citizens into Artists. With Pericles, it may not be necessary to run Caste System, but just tech to Drama and get those Odeons up and running alongside the Theatres.
* Huayna Cupac: The Financial trait is always useful, and the Industrious trait is the same as it is with Louie. And since Huayna starts with Mysticism, pursuing an early religion is viable. Plus there's the Terrace... a Granary that generates Culture! Obviously, the strategy would suggest whipping out culture-generating buildings frequently, along with getting the occasional Wonder.
There are a few other leaders who might be suitable candidates, but I think these three would be the top three to consider. Unless somebody has another suggestion to offer for a potential leader.
So let's hear from the floor.
