G-Major 13

[The-Hawk]

1268 AD? That's insane!

Still in last place...

I'm waiting for someone like Lexad or Grey Cardinal to give it a go and go real low. Or Moonsinger if she decides to give it another run.

 

[Methos]

Still in last place...

Let's look at that in a different aspect. How about instead saying your in second place, when the other player (not for sure if they stated who they are) is in next to last place. See, now it doesn't look so bad!

 

[Harbourboy]

Hopefully (fingers crossed) within the next 24 hours, you won't be in last place any more. Although if Qin completes 3 space parts in the next 3 turns, I am likely to throw my PC out the window.

Spies are not an option because all my cities are focused on building military. No Scotland Yard (actually I only got Communism about 12 turns ago). I don't even have any boats to carry a spy (because I figured at this level, you either need a really really good navy, or you just don't bother having any navy). So I'm running blind on where Qin is at with his last pieces.

 

[Jimmy Thunder]

My void entry was 485AD. A lucky map and lots of sweating between turns trying not to screw up the grand start I had been given.

 

[The-Hawk]

Let's look at that in a different aspect. How about instead saying your in second place, when the other player (not for sure if they stated who they are) is in next to last place. See, now it doesn't look so bad!

Moonsinger already 'fessed up to it. I must admit, I like the idea of being second in a gauntlet where Moonsinger was only able to score second from the bottom!

 

[Harbourboy]

20th time lucky. Glad I didn't stop after the setbacks in attempt #19....

Thanks to all for the encouragement and advice!

 

[markh]

Congrats, Harbourboy ! Up for another try ?

 

[azzaman333]

Congratulations!

 

[Thrallia]

congrats Harbourboy!

I'm going to attempt this one again as soon as I have time...I don't think I'll have much shot at beating my 1575AD Minor time...its about 3 centuries faster than my usual space race

 

[Denniz]

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20th time lucky. Glad I didn't stop after the setbacks in attempt #19....

Thanks to all for the encouragement and advice!

Not being someone that finds Emperor an easy level, I offer my congratulations as well. I am glad your persistance has paid off.

Also, with only 4 players submitting so far, I would say that you are an inspiration to the rest of us who have so far chickened out.

 

[Methos]

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20th time lucky. Glad I didn't stop after the setbacks in attempt #19....

Thanks to all for the encouragement and advice!

Excellent job!

 

[erikthecelt]

Way to hang in there Harbourboy. I too am impressed, I would have bailed long ago and started another game. You've earned your spurs.

I hope to join you in the rarified company of finishers in this gauntlet.

 

[Harbourboy]

Cheers, guys. I'm always up for a challenge. But the main points for me out of this were:
- Emperor level is hard but not impossible
- you don't need MapFinder, slingshots, gambits, choosing opponents or obscure tactics to win at this level
- I used no unusual tactics other than more or less constant war
- I built no wonders
- I didn't have any sort of fantastic starting map full of gold
- I had no early copper so I beelined to Iron Working and then built endless swordsmen and never really looked back from there
- I can now see how earlier finishing dates could be possible because I played nowhere near an optimum game
- You can learn a lot by listening to other players.

Now onto Immortals on Immortal in GOTM! No worries!

 

[Denniz]

Now onto Immortals on Immortal in GOTM! No worries!

Definitely a Civfanatic. Either that or a masochist. Or is it redundant to call a Civfantic a masochist?

 

[Infantry#14]

Congrat, HarbourBoy

 

[Padraig]

Congrats Harbourboy. I've failed 8 times and don't think I have the stamina for 20.

Here's try #9's start after a little exploring. Ever wish you founded your city one tile from where you did?

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Congrats Harbourboy. Don't know whether I'll be having another go at Emperor for a while. Playing a Monarch game (normal speed, seems really fast after playing epic speed) currently. If I win that game (would be my first Monarch win) I may have another bash at this.

 

[The-Hawk]

20th time lucky. Glad I didn't stop after the setbacks in attempt #19....

Outstanding!!!!

You continue to hold the award for stick-to-it-ness and perseverance. In true Geezer tradition, I'm gonna tilt one back in your honor tonight.

 

[Harbourboy]

Might have one myself, Hawk!

Padraig, that looks the Californian gold rush all over again.

I wonder how many people will end up completing this gauntlet. I'm 4th at the moment (woohoo!)

I had a blast but I'm exhausted now, and probably shouldn't have rushed into GOTM20 so quickly because that's a completely different kettle of fish. Oh well.

 

[markh]

I submitted, too. Finished in 1909AD. Played with random AIs. Could have won much earlier, but Napoleon gave me a hard time in the end. The minute I killed the second last AI on my continent he declared on me and I wasn't yet prepared. Well, bad luck. I will give it another try on the weekend.