Gotm20-Spain Pregame Discussion
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Txurce
Deity
Jove, monarchy makes some sense if you're going for a domination/conquest victory, although even then, you will need to make some large territorial gains early to compensate for its inefficiency. But if you're not in republic or democracy, I can't imagine how you could generate enough gold or research to win a spaceship game.
frunobulax
High Sheriff of Catford
Well, I got my tactics figured...
Fruno
Fruno
Boyd
North of 60o
ON the intelligence link, the information for Spain states that the favourite government is Monarchy (least favourite is Despotism).
IME, the information contained therein is useful as some of the Civs perform better on certain types of governments then others.
How realistic is this and how does Spain play on Monarchy as opposed to Republic (other than the obvious standard features)?
IME, the information contained therein is useful as some of the Civs perform better on certain types of governments then others.
How realistic is this and how does Spain play on Monarchy as opposed to Republic (other than the obvious standard features)?
MadScot
Brandy's back!
@Boyd
That determines (a little of) the AI civs reaction to other civs. It doesn't affect how the tribe plays as the human civ.
(AI spain will be a little more disposed towards other monarchies, and a little less disposed towards despotisms.)
I don't think it should affect us, as a human, playing spain at all.
That determines (a little of) the AI civs reaction to other civs. It doesn't affect how the tribe plays as the human civ.
(AI spain will be a little more disposed towards other monarchies, and a little less disposed towards despotisms.)
I don't think it should affect us, as a human, playing spain at all.
CellarDweller22
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Stone Wolf
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LMAO@Fruno
Damn, that's exactly what I've been thinking while reading this thread.
(The second option I mean)
Damn, that's exactly what I've been thinking while reading this thread.
(The second option I mean)
sfnitro230
Chieftain
What do you mean by "setting up yourself to play"?
cracker
Gil Favor's Sidekick
sfnitro230,
In order to play the GOTM games you need to download and install a set of free graphics packs that will give you access to some of the cool features we use in the game to add character and excitement.
These graphics packs also are what give us the ability to define the game to be played on three different intensity levels and in equivalent version on the Standard Civ3v1.29 as well as PTW.
This sounds like this may be you first GOTM game with us so let me welcome you and make sure you have the helpline email address at gtom@civfanatics.net just in case you need any questions answered to help you setup the game. Just send an email to that address and we will get you fixed right away.
To start the process, go to the game announcemnt and read the description of the game. From there you can choose one of two branches to lead you through the process of setting up the game to play on Civ3v1.29 or in the PTW version of the software. The instructions and procedures are different so make sure you follow the procedure for your software version. If you run into any snags just email the helpline and make sure we know what software version you are try to install and play.
Good luck in the games.
In order to play the GOTM games you need to download and install a set of free graphics packs that will give you access to some of the cool features we use in the game to add character and excitement.
These graphics packs also are what give us the ability to define the game to be played on three different intensity levels and in equivalent version on the Standard Civ3v1.29 as well as PTW.
This sounds like this may be you first GOTM game with us so let me welcome you and make sure you have the helpline email address at gtom@civfanatics.net just in case you need any questions answered to help you setup the game. Just send an email to that address and we will get you fixed right away.
To start the process, go to the game announcemnt and read the description of the game. From there you can choose one of two branches to lead you through the process of setting up the game to play on Civ3v1.29 or in the PTW version of the software. The instructions and procedures are different so make sure you follow the procedure for your software version. If you run into any snags just email the helpline and make sure we know what software version you are try to install and play.
Good luck in the games.
Dislak
Chieftain
so cracker, June 1st is in 49 minutes for me (I live in Michigan). Does that mean I get to play the GOTM soon????? 
Please???? 
Please???? baronzilch
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A tip for finding faster floodplain starts for practice: use the Arid setting...
But, it's almost too late for practice now ...
But, it's almost too late for practice now
...Stone Wolf
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Originally posted by baronzilch
A tip for finding faster floodplain starts for practice: use the Arid setting...
But, it's almost too late for practice now
Not really, they just have to do their practice before downloading the GotM save file.
Oh, the save file isn't posted until midnight MST iirc.
baronzilch
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Cool, I have time for a couple of runs to 80 turns before then
.Sabre
Cheftain
My first official Game of the Month and it's a Diety game. Just hope I survive.
Well, there is still 1 hour and 15 more minutes to go. After a long day from work, I'm really tired and I think I'm going to bed now. I will start this game early tomorrow. Good luck and have fun everyone. I'm sure most of us will survive. Even if we don't survive, we would still be gaining valuable EP (experience point) toward our next game.
shooter6947
Scientist Specialist
This is my first GOTM, and I haven't really played much Deity, either. Great! I was practicing some this afternoon, and it seems like tech is going to be critical. Its too expensive to research yourself, so I'm going 10% research for the 40-turns straight to writing (using our alphabet advantage), and then to Literature. Meanwhile, my second city will immediately start building a Palace or something else large, such that it can be switched to the Great Library after I get Lit. Then (somewhat unintuitively), trade away Literature (otherwise the AIs will demand it of you and you don't get anything for it!), hope you get the Great Library first, and hope that you don't end up with the Red Ambulance.
Oh crap, here we go!
Oh crap, here we go!
cracker
Gil Favor's Sidekick
Gotm20-Spain is now available for you to play if you have prepared your game plan.
Before you download the game, I again want to encourage some of the newer players to hold off in the rush to dive into the game too quickly so that you might take advantage of the QSC strategy discussions and results that will be available from Gotm19-Ottomans in the next several days.
Please be patient this month and take a few extra moments to make sure that you are downloading the correct version of the game. We have added the three different classes o play options to help more people enjoy the games but this does require all of us to pay a little closer attentions to what we are doing to make sure we end up playing the corrent game.
I again want to remind all players to not participate in this pregame discussion thread in any way once you have downloaded and opened the game file. Again, we will be taking the mature route and trying to leave this discussion thread open to support players who have not yet viewed any portion of the game.
If you have technical questions or problems with either the PTW or v1.29 version of the game, DO NOT POST those issues here or in any other discussion thread. Contact me by email at gotm@civfanatics.net with a description of any perceived problems and we will work quickly to resolve any potential issues.
You may find the location to download the save game file for your version of the game to match the installation instructions that you have followed, by looking at the end of your setup instructions in the readme.txt file.
One of the definitions that I found for "Conquistador" as I researched materials for this game, said that no other group in history had come to more embody the terms of "ruthless adventurer". In that sense, perhaps it is appropriate that we all must be adventurous to rise to the challenges of this Deity level game and ruthless to be assured of a chance a victory.
Good luck to all players and please be sure to submit your results and share the stories of your adventures.
Before you download the game, I again want to encourage some of the newer players to hold off in the rush to dive into the game too quickly so that you might take advantage of the QSC strategy discussions and results that will be available from Gotm19-Ottomans in the next several days.
Please be patient this month and take a few extra moments to make sure that you are downloading the correct version of the game. We have added the three different classes o play options to help more people enjoy the games but this does require all of us to pay a little closer attentions to what we are doing to make sure we end up playing the corrent game.
I again want to remind all players to not participate in this pregame discussion thread in any way once you have downloaded and opened the game file. Again, we will be taking the mature route and trying to leave this discussion thread open to support players who have not yet viewed any portion of the game.
If you have technical questions or problems with either the PTW or v1.29 version of the game, DO NOT POST those issues here or in any other discussion thread. Contact me by email at gotm@civfanatics.net with a description of any perceived problems and we will work quickly to resolve any potential issues.
You may find the location to download the save game file for your version of the game to match the installation instructions that you have followed, by looking at the end of your setup instructions in the readme.txt file.
One of the definitions that I found for "Conquistador" as I researched materials for this game, said that no other group in history had come to more embody the terms of "ruthless adventurer". In that sense, perhaps it is appropriate that we all must be adventurous to rise to the challenges of this Deity level game and ruthless to be assured of a chance a victory.
Good luck to all players and please be sure to submit your results and share the stories of your adventures.
CruddyLeper
Unworshipped Deity
Well, after about a half hour of thought and a lot of reading, I reckon I'll move the worker SW to irrigate some plains and build the city at the start. That extra turn isn't a huge amount - but at Deity I'll need all the help I can get.
One thing I haven't decided yet - Open or Predator. Hmm... Well, I'm probably going to lose anyway, so I might as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb. Pass the rosary!
EDIT: Having read the thread, I haven't got PTW. Thank you God! Thank you! You can have the beads back folks!
One thing I haven't decided yet - Open or Predator. Hmm... Well, I'm probably going to lose anyway, so I might as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb. Pass the rosary!
EDIT: Having read the thread, I haven't got PTW. Thank you God! Thank you! You can have the beads back folks!
Capt Buttkick
Emperor
I'll go for open, no doubt.
I wonder if I can find the time to play this month...
But then again, how long can it take for me to loose a deity game with 10 rivals
I'll listen to the pros and either scout with my worker on the hill or move the settler there right away.
I wonder if I can find the time to play this month...
But then again, how long can it take for me to loose a deity game with 10 rivals
I'll listen to the pros and either scout with my worker on the hill or move the settler there right away.
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