[BTS] How to approach interesting map [immortal world builder save]

[sylvanllewelyn]

Immortal, fractal, standard speed and settings, no tribal villages, no random events.

It's an okay map, not easy not difficult. I am not sure if my approach was correct.

The starting screen

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Jungle isolation map.

Basically everyone had infantry and artillery very soon but my vassals researched radio and combustion at breakneck speed so I went to town with bombers and fighters. Nobody had air defence.

 

[Gumbolt]

Are we meant to be able to see the other saves? Having an island city much earlier would of been good for 2c trade routes.

 

[sylvanllewelyn]

Yes but in my playthrough I didn't. That's why I posted the map: different approaches are possible. Do you want to have a try?

 

[Nick723]

Your early tech path has me stumped. Did you oracle something or just get failgold?

In general, turn 140 optics is late (normally I would aim 115/120). Just risks missing trades. But if you get them you are in a stronger position with more developed cities.

I don’t think the islands are that practical pre optics (far away and monument needed?)

I’ll try and give it a go this weekend

 

[Gumbolt]

Yes but in my playthrough I didn't. That's why I posted the map: different approaches are possible. Do you want to have a try?

Colonial costs will be a killer when you start crossing the sea. I guess moving capital might work. Happiness and lack of easily accessable islands is main issue here trade route wise. That and a lot of jungle. Maybe winnable but a lot of work. In the middle of another game so not for me.

 

[sylvanllewelyn]

In general, turn 140 optics is late (normally I would aim 115/120). Just risks missing trades. But if you get them you are in a stronger position with more developed cities.

I don’t think the islands are that practical pre optics (far away and monument needed?)

I am aware of the late optics date, that's why I'm asking for help.

Correct, I chose not to settle the island because I needed another weak city to reach it. I would if I could directly reach it.

 

[Fippy]

I like GLH here, both sailing & masonry are good anyways..at least with marble.
Guaranteed great economy later with Astro.
FIN somewhat boosts it as well..all cities have 3 coast as minimum to work.
Then city spam is basically how i would play this with Darius Squeezing them into all corners, no spot wasted.