Here's a good idea; settle on top of the gold!
I've got two.
One:
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Whoa, this is like the only time I've ever seen this! I actually found this photo while exploring my photobucket account, I must have uploaded it long ago.
Two:
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18 Civs on a duel map![]()
That second one is a MadScientist RPC isn't it. (I forget the name of that one)
Because the gold is on a plains/hill you will get an extra base hammer right away from t1. Not to mention the defensive bonus of a city across a river on a hill, and the unpilliagable gold that can be collected before mining is discovered. Sometimes it is worth it