Sadly, it seems their intent was to nerf Tradition, when all they really did was nerf the hybrid approach.
For HOF, I agree...No Biggie! But for Gauntlets, isn't it as simple as typing "1.0.3.276" in the Version: rules,...Seem like a "No Brainer to me!
I like to play "Raging Barbarians", so that messes with me more than others, since I am grabbing the opener for "Honor". Probably won't experiment with that option any more in my games.
Actually the thing that made me most angry about the 1.0.3.276 update, was "Beyond Earth". So all the time, money, and resources it took to create, market, and distribute BE....You couldn't fix "ALL" of the BNW problems??!!...Seriously!
It was like they said,..."Well we have all you turn based Firiaxis players money already, and fixing BNW isn't going to be profitable, let's create a new one, and well have 2 games with bugs, but at least well have ALL their money". Ridiculous!!
Frankly, had they fixed some of the bugs they SHOULD have fixed, like repairing in enemy territory, that would have more significantly affected finish times, because a lot of Deity HOF finishes have relied on that free GPT and healing.
Sorry, Cromagnus....I am sure I encountered this bug, can you explain it in a little more detail, I don't quite understand.
The ones I hate that are still not fixed:
(Don't know what it it called, but I call it "Catch 22")
You acquire a city in a peace deal, and want to give it to some other civilization, but the game paints you into a corner with a Catch 22 situation. I "gifted" the city, so I am not allowed to select production, BUT you can't get to the "Next Turn" command without assigning production in that gifted city.
I had huge problem with last months Gauntlet...
One element that could create a great start would be to get a Pantheon very quickly, giving you a early advantage. However! If I discovered 2 Faith CSs immediately before founding my Capital, I can kiss that game goodbye. If I select my Pantheon before founding my Settler...The game locks immediately, so much for my early advantage!
Why do we still have these "simple" problems...??
I reported both of these bugs, and was told they have existed for a long time...Why?
Cant' tell me they didn't have the time, or resources!!
Very Frustrating!! I quit last month Major because I got sick of my game repeatedly locking up after I was so excited for the possibilities of an early advantage.