Justinian's University: Defeating the Deities

[Rusten]

Well done!

Wouldn't say it's that much of a disappointing SnowlyWhite, it was in the cards that any military action would be a success with such massive land and production. I'm just thankful it didn't end up in a chobo Space victory, I really hate those, it would blemish the entire game

Thanks again from me too, and I hope there will be a follow-up thread. I know stuff like this is very time-demanding, but if you feel busy just play smaller parts at a time. If you stop now you'll disappoint your new followers/fans from the chinese site too, can't let that happen!

 

[Mossada]

I just cant get over how fast he made it thru the tech-tree. 1655 and he's almost in post-modern era.

 

[Unconquered Sun]

I just cant get over how fast he made it thru the tech-tree. 1655 and he's almost in post-modern era.

Research speed was about normal for a winning game on deity. Techs are expensive on deity but you get a lot of trading partners. My game in ABCF first deity challenge was kind of fast with a solid four member tech-club.

Frankly, I'd be happy to have knights in 1700 if my opponents have archers. That's what really matters. In Justinian's University, Mansa lacked both Combustion (for tanks) and Artillery (for anti-tanks), consequently the moment his city defenses were down CR2 tanks easily killed everything inside.

 

[Unconquered Sun]

However I'd like to see X's University continue (and I believe there are others who liked to see that too). My favourite is a Deity game with Suryavarman II of the Khmer empire. He seems quite interesting to me - he has probabely the 'strangest' UU and UB there is.

My boss and my gf are not happy with you


Hm. For the time being, I want to close whatever loose threads I have, like the ABCF challenges. I do have an idea about another demo-game, something that hasn't been done yet.

 

[Rusten]

My boss and my gf are not happy with you


Hm. For the time being, I want to close whatever loose threads I have, like the ABCF challenges. I do have an idea about another demo-game, something that hasn't been done yet.

You tease! Now you got me even more excited, leaving us hanging like that, a true master of the art of storytelling - pffft!

 

[iamnleth]

Nice win... what made you choose a diplomatic victory rather than domination or space?

 

[mystyfly]

Has space ever really been an option??

 

[paulthebug]

Congrad on the win. Now I can claim that I graduated from "The Justinian's University."
Fantastic read!

 

[iamnleth]

Has space ever really been an option??

Why not? He was tech leader by the end, was he not?

 

[Unconquered Sun]

Nice win... what made you choose a diplomatic victory rather than domination or space?

As the saying goes, diplo is a watered down domination. I was already massing transports/battleships for the invasion of Saladin (he still had longbows) when the vote came up and I thought "why not". Between Byzantine and Roman votes, all that was needed was either the Ottomans or the Celts.

Space was also a guaranteed success from this position. Heck, even cultural was likely possible with 5 religions, Hermitage, and Sushi.

 

[ese-aSH]

i dont see the pictures within your spoiler anymore :'(

 

[nbcman]

@ ese-aSH

A hacker hit the forum server on Sunday 2 Mar 08 which impacted many of the uploaded files (such as screenshots) on past threads. Thunderfall posted a thread on this:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/announcement.php?f=144&a=503

 

[Unconquered Sun]

That's too bad because I don't keep the pics. I do have saves, so I can replace some of the missing with new ones when I have the time.

 

[mystyfly]

That's too bad because I don't keep the pics. I do have saves, so I can replace some of the missing with new ones when I have the time.

Actually, I downloaded the prephilo-postphilo pics as I wasl like when I saw them I can post them if someone likes but I don't think so...

 

[Thrar]

Maybe you could upload them to photobucket or imageshack and then ask Unconquered Sun to link to them in his posts? I'd also be very interested to read this thread!

 

[mystyfly]

I'm waiting for his answer. I can post them here or send them to him by mail.

 

[myhyperion]

I had download all replays. They're wonderful. Thank you very much

 

[frippy72]

@Unconquered Sun how did you get CS in 1 turn, what am I missing? Didn't look like anyone else had it to trade to you. Bulb? Or did you go straight to paper from theo and go back to it later?