Custom starting conditions for less played Civs?

[Hambil]

Is it worth it? I could make a world with a ton of hills and play the civ that gets hill bonuses, etc. Some of them seem just useless - like starts with a tireme and sea barbarians sometimes surrender.

 

[DaveMcW]

No it's not worth it.

Just lower the difficulty level if you don't feel confident.

 

[Hambil]

I was just looking at it from a replayability standpoint. Difficulty isn't really my issue, I haven't even beaten king. I'm not looking to make it harder, just extend my fun. I assume wanting to play King will come naturally to me, when and if I'm ready.

 

[vibe96]

You can do maps with worldbuilder (found in civ 5 sdk) First, you choose the size, then you mare the map (or just randomize it with the map scripts). You can add resources, hills, and even natural wonders. When the map is done, you click the "scenario editor" button. You can add civs and city-states. You can also add cities, units and improvemets on map. You can give techs, social policys, culture and gold to civs. When you have added the civs, just edit the tile you want them to begin in, and place the civ's starting location there.