Hit me with you ideas!

[King_MJS]

Hey guys.
Ive decided to ask you all what you think i should do next. I want start a new game, and i as wondering if anyone could tell me Civ to suit my playing style. Ive only owned Civ for a month or so (I have Vanilla, PTW and Conquests) and ive only played as a few Civs. Celts, Sumerians, Japanese, Chinese and Netherlands (so i dont want to play as any of them).
Im not very expansionistic, and generally have a fairly small empire. Im not very warmongering and have only ever achieved a Culture Victory. Ive only ever reached the very early modern age and i would love to go for a diplomatic victory. I would like to play as a European or Asian civ (or America).
So does anyone have any suggestions on an ideal Civ to try out in my next game?
All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael.

 

[TedJackson]

China (Mil/Ind C3C) can be a lot of fun if you're prepared to fight a few wars. Their UU is the Rider (4.3.3) which is a Knight replacement.

Arabia (Rel/Exp) is also good for skirmishes with the Ansar (4.2.3) again a Knight replacement.

Think of those 2 UUs as early Cavalry and you won't go far wrong


Ted

 

[AciDemon]

i think french could be great for that kind of play.
industrial & commercial are nice for that and the musketeer isn't as bad as all say.

or if you play on an archipel-map: play as spain or england.

 

[troytheface]

Greece. Great UU (and nice graphic). You can build easily enough...but be sure to get to build horsemen. Horsemen and Hoplites can be enjoyable.

 

[Masquerouge]

You can try the Ottomans, great for both science and war, Egypt, if you're a builder, and of course Babylon, the Mother of all peaceful civilizations... Religious buildings for half the price is great, scientific buildings for half the price is awesome, now both is... arraaarrgh.

 

[Siv]

I think Babylon would be a good civ for you. With their cheap culture buildings, the other civs will be in awe of your culture. You can also change gov's with little loss to anarchy. Be very diplomatic and keep the other civ polite or gracious towards you will go along way towards your diplomatic goal.

I only hit somebody when I am sure I can get away with it.

 

[GR8Madmax]

I also think Babylon and Egypt are worth trying out. They're two of my favorite civs and I usually do well with them.