Is this the worst start in history?

[Banazir864]

I think someone posted a screenshot a while ago where they were surrounded by mountains on all sides. I'd say that one would be worse since you can't even expand until you get military engineers and chemistry

Can't you build an encampment outside the mountains, build some military units there, and go conquer a city to expand from? Still major delay, though.

 

[Bangau]

Can't you build an encampment outside the mountains, build some military units there, and go conquer a city to expand from? Still major delay, though.

That would be a cool challenge. Anybody has a seed number for that kind of start?

 

[criZp]

I think someone posted a screenshot a while ago where they were surrounded by mountains on all sides. I'd say that one would be worse since you can't even expand until you get military engineers and chemistry

Yeah, I remember that. Wouldn't that make domination victory impossible? Unless the city flips due to loyalty, but capitals don't do that so easily.

 

[enKage]

I think your start is pretty easy.

Sorry for necroposting, but it really deserves.

Deity tilted axis, all standard, no mods
Challange accepted?
At least guaranteed no early AI rush, stong campus. And don't worry about exploration. This is Cree so free maps this case somewhere in medieval probably

Anyway, not impossible when you have the best settler stealer in game. I can't remember though last time t100 I had 6 cities only (7th on the way) with massive total population of 11
If you want to play, do not open the map below

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[Isengardtom]

Go for Machu Picchu

 

[enKage]

Lost that wonder, but you still need to have a tile for district to use Macchu and an ability to grow to 7 :]

BTW late SV t305

 

[Iberian]

This is my worst start. No mods, 100% standard settings.

 

[Karmah]

I want this save !