I know it's too early to tell but I think Humankind's culture shift mechanic may've been the better implemented method

[gdr_willter]

If someone wants to start a topic on start conditions, that would be fine.

Ah, it's okay then. I just wondered about did this went to far.

 

[Tanel]

The problem is that hitting the reload button and watching the loading screen for 30 seconds is still shorter and less boring than HK's neolithic phase so I wouldn't say they solved the problem, just created a different one.

That also created a problem that you might not get the Civ you want if someone beats you to it and that one is hard to get around.

 

[RedCourtJester]

That also created a problem that you might not get the Civ you want if someone beats you to it and that one is hard to get around.

Probably wouldn't be an issue in solo play if every leader chooses their preferred civ. The only thing you might lose out on is if you were planning on sniping one of theirs, you'd need to be fast.