Historical Victory Videos

[Hickman888]

New video is out for the Harappans!

The Indus Valley Civilization is primarily focused on growth, and keeping your cities happy and healthy. It isn't too challenging of a game, as the player has plenty of time to work with all three of the goals. The only thing I would've done differently with my game, after I rewatched some of the gameplay, is I realized that I could have made more of an effort to hook up the Marble resource, in order to quickly build the Oracle, to help me bulb my way to Calendar and Arithmetics. It ultimately wasn't necessary to win, but it would've been better had I done that, and I encourage any of you guys to make use of the Oracle in the second half of your Harappan games. Anyways, hope you enjoy, and I'm always open to feedback on my videos and gameplay. Assyria is next!

 

[Hickman888]

The aggressive Assyrians are on the march, and they have goals of conquest in their eyes!

The Assyrians are definitely the most difficult of the 4 civilizations that I've showcased so far. The barbarian invasions from the north, the Sea People from the West, and the tight deadline of controlling Phoenicia and Egypt all come together to create one nail biting UHV2. Luckily, the Azmaru is a force to be reckoned with, and his strength is able to let us conquer our empire in the nick of time.

If I were to do it over, I'd probably pasture the horses and build more chariots in order to deal with the barbarians, as well as focus on building more roads out in the west, rather than the north, of my empire.

Enjoy!

 

[Hickman888]

The Chinese civilization rises from humble beginnings, and turns into a civilization that will become the envy of the world. Watch and behold as China takes on the challenges of discovering the four great inventions, erecting massive monuments to their philosophies, all the while expanding and defending its borders against barbarians!

This will probably end up being my longest video (8 hours...) The Chinese UHV gameplay is fairly similar to how it was in 1.17, except now you have much more cities and territories to manage. Running Despotism the entire game is now possible now, and fits perfectly with the Chinese Unique Power.

If any of you guys end up watching all 8 hours... I'm glad I could provide that much entertainment for you.

 

[AOS9001]

That exhausted, disgusted sigh at 2:47:05 when your strength II spearman dies to a barbarian elephant. Classic Civilization IV experience.

 

[Hickman888]

The forebearers of the Iron Age, the Hittite civilization, emerges from the hills of Anatolia to establish itself as one of the great empires of ancient Mesopotamia. Watch as armies of the mighty Huluganni emerge and set out to establish the industrial powerhouse of the ancient world. Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians- No empire can withstand the power of the mighty Hittite Huluganni!

PS, I hope you guys appreciate my thumbnails. As you can see, I put a lot of work into making them.

 

[AOS9001]

Ah, another episode of the barbarians routinely winning 3% combat odds show! It's rigged, I tell ya!

 

[Hickman888]

Ah, another episode of the barbarians routinely winning 3% combat odds show! It's rigged, I tell ya!

The game likes to keep things interesting!

 

[Hickman888]

Ta-Seti: The land of the bow. Out of Nubia comes the experienced and deadly Medjay. Armed with his trusty bow and arrow, the Medjay sets out to conquer Egypt, and establish the 25th Dynasty of Egypt- The Nubian dynasty!

 

[Hickman888]

The Greek civilization is renown for inspiring many Great People over the years. Watch as these Great People arise and lead the Greek world to new heights and ideas, transforming the world forever. Meanwhile, the mighty Greek Hoplite, armed with his trusty shield, spear, and the camaraderie of his brothers-in-arms, sets out to forge the mighty Macedonian empire.

Also, thank you everybody for 100 subscribers. You're awesome.

 

[Hickman888]

India: The land of many temples, religions, and cultures. We set out of unite all of India under a single king, construct many temples to our religions, and become the most populous empire the world has ever seen!

I can't get enough of DoC lately, so expect roughly a video a week, at least for the next few weeks.

 

[Hickman888]

Phoenicia is a trade-oriented Thalassocracy who simply has one goal in mind: Securing more trade and commerce. However, the rise of the Romans across the sea threatens to challenge our hegemony of the western Mediterranean trade routes. Conflict looms on the horizon- Who will be victorious? Watch to find out!

 

[Dracosolon]

I hadn't watched that Great Cothon video in full before, it's kind of intense.

Did you have to re-record a video before because you lost the UHV (wonder snipped by the AI, etc)?

Also this reinforces the idea that Republic should get back its specialist slots, because seeing these city screens with their lone Citizen specialist is just sad.

 

[xerxess]

Nice to see another upload! Great videos as always.

I hadn't watched that Great Cothon video in full before, it's kind of intense.

Did you have to re-record a video before because you lost the UHV (wonder snipped by the AI, etc)?

Also this reinforces the idea that Republic should get back its specialist slots, because seeing these city screens with their lone Citizen specialist is just sad.

I feel the same. In most of my recent games I see myself going Despotism and just a few times Monarchy, but never Republic.

 

[AOS9001]

I've always liked taking Carthage beyond its historical era. I agree with your ending statement, it would be nice to have a longer UHV. I'm not sure what, though... The current UHV covers everything Carthage did and aspired to do.

 

[CivEnthusiast]

I've always liked taking Carthage beyond its historical era. I agree with your ending statement, it would be nice to have a longer UHV. I'm not sure what, though... The current UHV covers everything Carthage did and aspired to do.

The standart Civ 4 victory types can also be achieved when running out of the historical ones

 

[Dracosolon]

I've always liked taking Carthage beyond its historical era. I agree with your ending statement, it would be nice to have a longer UHV. I'm not sure what, though... The current UHV covers everything Carthage did and aspired to do.

Needs more child sacrifices to Moloch.

The standart Civ 4 victory types can also be achieved when running out of the historical ones

Can you actually win multiple victories in the same game?

 

[Hickman888]

I hadn't watched that Great Cothon video in full before, it's kind of intense.

Did you have to re-record a video before because you lost the UHV (wonder snipped by the AI, etc)?

Also this reinforces the idea that Republic should get back its specialist slots, because seeing these city screens with their lone Citizen specialist is just sad.

Yeah, the Great Cothon probably has the most intense video, really sets the mood for the upcoming Punic Wars.

I didn't have to re-record this video, but when I was running my practice games for Phoenicia the Greek did snipe the Great Cothon from me a time or two. So it taught me to keep an eye on if they had researched Shipbuilding, or improved the stone, so I knew what to expect.

Yeah, with the amount of settlers I trained and cities I had, there is a strong argument that Monarchy might be a better Government for Phoenicia at the moment. It is sad to lose that early versatility that the free specialist slots provide.

 

[manio curio]

Phoenicia is a trade-oriented Thalassocracy who simply has one goal in mind: Securing more trade and commerce. However, the rise of the Romans across the sea threatens to challenge our hegemony of the western Mediterranean trade routes. Conflict looms on the horizon- Who will be victorious? Watch to find out!

I only watched ~30 mins but still very instructive on how to well play civ 4. Thanks for doing this!

 

[Hickman888]

Sailing across the Pacific Ocean without large, oceangoing ships is no easy task, yet the Polynesians have found a way. Using their robust and speedy Waka, the Polynesians traverse thousands of miles of ocean in order to find new homelands to settle, and a suitable location to build the imposing Moai Statues!

 

[trexeric]

Very exciting! You are quickly becoming my favorite RFC-DoC-centric YouTuber.