So after trying Deity and seeing how rapidly the AI grows, I thought I'd set on winning on Immortal difficulty, on continents mainly since that is sort of the 'default' map,, or on pangaea. If anyone else has their own strategies or tricks on how to win at immortal, please add!
Here's the facts:
AI researches MUCH faster than you, and produces much faster I believe. You try to play fair, and you'll lose.
AI WILL attack you most likely, if not multiple civs at once (in a recent game Rome and England simultaneously warred me on turn 50 or so).
Ways to take advantage of AI/game:
AI still sucks at war, Early assault to take out an AI neighbor or two may be the best strategy, if not the only viable strategy.
techs, population, etc. from huts can give huge bonuses.
City-states are still friendly and still give huge bonuses. They are very much your friends on Immortal difficulty.
a great land start can make a big difference... settling on a hill for 2 hammers is nearly a must, and a 3 food tile to start would be good. Precious metals are nice, so less useful calendar or masonry aren't needed for happiness.
So who would be the best leader? Germany could be, to conscript a quick barbarian army and conquer a nearby competitor. Siam or Greece both let you use city-states more effectively, and also have early UUs. I personally prefer Greece. Montezuma could possible get you fast culture down the honor path, giving you great generals and other benefits for a strong early war effort.
Right now I am trying to win with Greece or Germany.
Also, unit upgrading seems to cheap to almost a broken level, so upgrading a key advanced unit (perhaps after a great scientist bulb) could lead to a military win. I'm looking for other routes to win though, not just a combo that might be nerfed
Here's the facts:
AI researches MUCH faster than you, and produces much faster I believe. You try to play fair, and you'll lose.
AI WILL attack you most likely, if not multiple civs at once (in a recent game Rome and England simultaneously warred me on turn 50 or so).
Ways to take advantage of AI/game:
AI still sucks at war, Early assault to take out an AI neighbor or two may be the best strategy, if not the only viable strategy.
techs, population, etc. from huts can give huge bonuses.
City-states are still friendly and still give huge bonuses. They are very much your friends on Immortal difficulty.
a great land start can make a big difference... settling on a hill for 2 hammers is nearly a must, and a 3 food tile to start would be good. Precious metals are nice, so less useful calendar or masonry aren't needed for happiness.
So who would be the best leader? Germany could be, to conscript a quick barbarian army and conquer a nearby competitor. Siam or Greece both let you use city-states more effectively, and also have early UUs. I personally prefer Greece. Montezuma could possible get you fast culture down the honor path, giving you great generals and other benefits for a strong early war effort.
Right now I am trying to win with Greece or Germany.
Also, unit upgrading seems to cheap to almost a broken level, so upgrading a key advanced unit (perhaps after a great scientist bulb) could lead to a military win. I'm looking for other routes to win though, not just a combo that might be nerfed
