Just got my CIV V Strategy Guide!

[Alsark]

What do you mean by '+2 empire wides?'

I'm guessing he meant empire-wide happiness.

 

[Louis XXIV]

That would mean +2 happiness per building empire wide, no? In that case, it's the same as just saying +2 happiness.

 

[Diplomat32]

Russia looks absolutely incredible. I admit that the Cossack is so-so (a bonus against wounded enemies isn't bad - its just that thats when you need a bonus the least!). The Krepost is by far the best UB out there. From screenshots it looks like cities culture expands fairly slowly, but Russia should gobble up huge amounts of territory very quickly. After a temple and a monument, Russian cities will grow faster than french cities who also have those two improvements, and this bonus becomes even better as the game goes on.

And Siberian riches has been discussed to death already but, IMO, if resources are at all important and restrict the size of your army then Russia will be incredible.

I agree that Russia looks awesome. I might just have to play them first. The cossack's bonus is clearly designed to make it a great unit when you need to finish off the enemy. The idea will be to hold back your cossacks in reserve, soften the enemy then charge in to wipe the enemy out. And it just occurred to me that the cossack bonus seems like the perfect counter to Japan's bushido ability. What better way to defeat an enemy that always fights at full strength than to be able to inflict extra damage when they are wounded!

 

[remko]

What is the bonus for adopting "order"?

 

[krunsh]

Wish I could find it, but it's not out in Montreal and I'm not willing to pay the shipping cost...

Russia is my favorite as always been my favorite civ (no matter the UU/UB) so I'm glad they are realy awesome this time... Much more than in Civ 4 and Civ rev.

 

[Arkangelus]

Minor note about the Russian UB - it requires maintanence. You wouldn't normally build barracks in every city (maybe), so getting a bonus out of it isn't as good as say, a temple replacement. It might also mean that you grab far more tiles than you can work, and likely to go through all the rubbish ones. Its excellent for flavour though - means that Russia will be big and empty!

 

[Ahriman]

It would be bizarre if the paper maker didn't replace the library. Biiig balance problem.

Krepost is very strong.
Sounds like the cossack should be paired with archers, which is a bit weird.

Can we confirm: do both legion and ballista require iron?
Does the Mech inf require aluminium or not?

 

[12agnar0k]

Russia V the US 1v1 anybody?

Deal, ill play russia, you can play the US, I don't get the game till the 24th, but if we can multiplayer this on the demo I could do that on the 21st .

 

[Polobo]

Minor note about the Russian UB - it requires maintanence. You wouldn't normally build barracks in every city (maybe), so getting a bonus out of it isn't as good as say, a temple replacement. It might also mean that you grab far more tiles than you can work, and likely to go through all the rubbish ones. Its excellent for flavour though - means that Russia will be big and empty!

Also pretty sure that barracks and armory both require iron. Now, with Siberian Riches this is not that big a drawback but it still limits its usefulness.

 

[Churchdown Yank]

Can we confirm: do both legion and ballista require iron?
Does the Mech inf require aluminium or not?

And does the Naresuan's Elephant need ivory?

 

[Ahriman]

Also pretty sure that barracks and armory both require iron

Really? Woah, that would be a huge difference. Do we have a source for that? I've only seen that as total speculation.

 

[Churchdown Yank]

Also pretty sure that barracks and armory both require iron. Now, with Siberian Riches this is not that big a drawback but it still limits its usefulness.

Barracks requires iron to build?? Surely not... Where's that info from?

 

[12agnar0k]

Can we confirm: do both legion and ballista require iron?
Does the Mech inf require aluminium or not?

It was confirmed that legion and ballista's use iron I believe.
Was it not also confirmed that mech inf take up aluminium?

....

I for one like the songhai Knight's bonus vs cities, that with triple gold from plundering them, you will need to keep an eye out for hordes of Songhai Cavalry, because they may very well swoop in and burn down some cities before retreating and going after another prey!, The dastardly gits!

 

[Zhahz]

You leave me no choice...

...but to go check the GameStop around the corner during lunch to see if they have this. Ug!

Actually...there are probably 5 or more GameStops within 5 miles of my house. Phoenix is a retail onslaught. Yikes.

 

[rastak]

Just got my copy of the strat guide also. I believe if you've got a Gamestop near you you'll be able to snag a copy. I can answer a few questions over lunch but then will probably have to wait until tonight.

Don't see a wonder list but social policies, buildings and units are detailed out.


edit: I did find wonders detailed on page 134.

 

[Schalke 04]

I am very interested in the happiness system.

How many you get per difficulty level
How many will be provided by natural wonders

 

[rastak]

Barracks can't possibly require iron - they become avaliable with bronze working which is before you discover iron!

They don't.
80 hammers
+15 xp for all land unti
Prereq Bronze.

 

[Cyberian]

please info on wonders, how much production bonus does marble give to wonder production (that it does was confirmed in gregs demonstration)?

exact stats of

Stonehenge
Oracle
Great Library
Great Lighthouse

please

 

[remko]

does the guide tell us what all the missions are what a citystate can give you?
and if so what are they?

 

[Dark_Jedi06]

Barracks can't possibly require iron - they become avaliable with bronze working which is before you discover iron!

Haha a-doh!