Economic Freefall

[smallfish]

It's actually (more than) alright if this is the level I'm thinking OP is playing on, main thing is to get stable happiness and grow cap first. liberty would come after Trad when its time to search for living space

I wanted to try out an ole Viking rush ala DaveMcW or what MadDjinn was doing in one of his Turncast vids (as Polynesia). I definitely think its more than doable here and even easier once first few conquests are up since this is Austria (buy CS as beachheads, literally)

 

[steveg700]

It was King level. Sorry I forgot to post the save. Will make a point to do so this weekend.

Lots of interesting responses. Helps me to re-evaluate some strategies. Thanks all.

 

[The Pilgrim]

It's actually (more than) alright if this is the level I'm thinking OP is playing on, main thing is to get stable happiness and grow cap first. liberty would come after Trad when its time to search for living space

I wanted to try out an ole Viking rush ala DaveMcW or what MadDjinn was doing in one of his Turncast vids (as Polynesia). I definitely think its more than doable here and even easier once first few conquests are up since this is Austria (buy CS as beachheads, literally)

I'm not sure what exactly you're referring to, but this kind of survival doesn't scream fun to me. I'm not saying it bad at any way or unplayable, just a matter of personal taste. I have no problem to admit, it terrifies me more than deity, so if I want a survival game, I'll go with the latter.

 

[smallfish]

I'm not sure what exactly you're referring to, but this kind of survival doesn't scream fun to me. I'm not saying it bad at any way or unplayable, just a matter of personal taste. I have no problem to admit, it terrifies me more than deity, so if I want a survival game, I'll go with the latter.

Oh, not disagreeing with you there, Pilgrim friend. I just think this level would more than make up for whatever deficiencies said start gave, is all.

 

[steveg700]

Couldn't find a turn 0 save. I think this one's at turn 17.

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[smallfish]

Couldn't find a turn 0 save. I think this one's at turn 17.

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Here's where I am currently. Several poor tactical moves and losses in taking out me neighbors made it slower than I would have liked, and slower cap growth overall

I'm kinda pissed off that I have to actually consider using Frigates to take out the 4 other fellas

(and yes, everyone dogpiled him the moment he lost his cap)

Spoiler :

 

[steveg700]

Looks like you made a good go of a bad hand.

Kudos!

 

[Light Cleric]

Here's where I am currently. Several poor tactical moves and losses in taking out me neighbors made it slower than I would have liked, and slower cap growth overall

I'm kinda pissed off that I have to actually consider using Frigates to take out the 4 other fellas

(and yes, everyone dogpiled him the moment he lost his cap)

Spoiler :

Bahahahaha, the coveted quadruple simultaneous DoW.

 

[smallfish]

Looks like you made a good go of a bad hand.

Kudos!

it was just as I suspected: okay. there wasn't really anything to write home about. The only thing I think was remarkable was that I actually tried doing all this without naval support - went as far as 5 civs before having to dump in mass loads of frigates to blast the opposition.

Oh and Spanish Keshiks

Spoiler :

Bahahahaha, the coveted quadruple simultaneous DoW.

Yeah I'm too used to high level civs with top line military and seeing everyone (literally the whole world - large map so around... 7 civs, other than me and Cathy who were already at war/peace with him? yeah) DOW the Huns just because they lost their cap was just . Even on Immortal I don't remember them going that vicious

Man were they like some hungry vultures. Speaking of which, breakfast!