[GS] Māori Discussion Thread

[pgm123]

I make a sweet potato mash, add a splash of heavy cream, a sprinkle of tarragon and some finely chopped red onions for some crunch. Goes really well with roasted lamb.

I will try this, but I'll probably start by roasting it instead of boiling it.

 

[Lord Lakely]

I don't boil mine either I either roast or microwave them (it keeps the starch in the potato *and* it makes the mash less watery)

oh um and the Maori is such a cool civ, y'all (before the mod warning is upon us)

 

[Greywulf]

Well that's the only way you can get me to eat sweet potatoes and at least all the ones I tried are better than the McDonalds versions.

Everything is better than McDonalds. I would hate to try their version of sweet potatoes.

@Greywulf those “kiwi trees” I have never heard called that, they are Pohutukawa trees and the make those beautiful red flowery bits at Christmas. It was nice to see the photo, bring back memories of home.tx

Ah cool, I didn't know that they were called that.

 

[pgm123]

I don't boil mine either I either roast or microwave them (it keeps the starch in the potato *and* it makes the mash less watery)

oh um and the Maori is such a cool civ, y'all (before the mod warning is upon us)

They are interesting. I wish I could say they'll be my first civ, but I go chronological, so that probably means Dido is first. They'll be one of the first, though.

 

[Lord Lakely]

oh i am absolutely playing Inca first, no doubt. They're an easy Civ to master, which will make the transition into the GS mechanics easier (same reason why my first R&F civ was America). Maori I'm probably going to play whenever I roll them If I ever select them manually though, it will defo be on a Huge Continents map (or TERRA if they devs FINALLY add that map type)

 

[God of Kings]

oh i am absolutely playing Inca first, no doubt. They're an easy Civ to master, which will make the transition into the GS mechanics easier (same reason why my first R&F civ was America). Maori I'm probably going to play whenever I roll them If I ever select them manually though, it will defo be on a Huge Continents map (or TERRA if they devs FINALLY add that map type)

Gedemon made an unofficial Terra map: https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/ynamp-yet-not-another-maps-pack-for-civ6.25395/

It is better than even one that Firaxis would eventually make.

 

[Leathaface]

If the Toa stays at 40 combat strength, it will be incredibly powerful in the Classical era. I'd hate to see a group of Toa show up at my doorstep around then.

 

[Trav'ling Canuck]

If the Toa stays at 40 combat strength, it will be incredibly powerful in the Classical era. I'd hate to see a group of Toa show up at my doorstep around then.

I presume that's on purpose, a recognition that the Maori may need to fight their way into a decent sized empire, depending on where their first Settler initially lands.

 

[The googles do nothing]

If the Toa stays at 40 combat strength, it will be incredibly powerful in the Classical era. I'd hate to see a group of Toa show up at my doorstep around then.

I don't know if this would ever happen is SP. On Deity It's always the first civ I meet that rushes me and the Mâori start position would make them an unlikely first meet. Maybe chopping goes against their agenda effect so much they will declare war.

 

[Greywulf]

oh i am absolutely playing Inca first, no doubt. They're an easy Civ to master, which will make the transition into the GS mechanics easier (same reason why my first R&F civ was America). Maori I'm probably going to play whenever I roll them If I ever select them manually though, it will defo be on a Huge Continents map (or TERRA if they devs FINALLY add that map type)

I have to play as Maori first, but I think I'll be playing them for my first three games. I want to try them with an Ancient Era start, and then a later start, perhaps Medieval start...Would be interesting!

I presume that's on purpose, a recognition that the Maori may need to fight their way into a decent sized empire, depending on where their first Settler initially lands.

Along with the Pa improvement, they would also help to protect the land that they settle.

 

[bite]

Just to point out, that I am still playing the Maori theme music, goodness it is so good.

 

[Canterbury]

What do you guys think of the synergy between the Maori and casa de contratacion

I think this wonder would be great for them given their ability to settle little clusters of cities around the map

Nice idea. If the tech requirements stay the same, then the Māori could get to the prerequisite Cartography tech faster since they already have Shipbuilding.

 

[Victoria]

The odds of the Māori finding a good wonder early are much higher. With their natural culture (no need to get GW) and faster early prod I will be interested seeing how they go in science victories,

 

[Greywulf]

Sveden has been announced.

I remembered a post in this thread:

So are Sweden and Maori going to start a war over who gives the best anachronistic fish-shaped confections?

The rivalry has begun...

 

[Pietato]

oh i am absolutely playing Inca first, no doubt. They're an easy Civ to master, which will make the transition into the GS mechanics easier (same reason why my first R&F civ was America). Maori I'm probably going to play whenever I roll them If I ever select them manually though, it will defo be on a Huge Continents map (or TERRA if they devs FINALLY add that map type)

I think you underestimate the Inca.

How will Maori work with Legendary Start?

 

[Greywulf]

How will Maori work with Legendary Start?

Oh, I plan to test that...

 

[Steamboat Willem]

How will Maori work with Legendary Start?

You start out in the middle of the ocean with sea resources all around you, but no land

 

[sonicmyst]

How will Maori work with Legendary Start?

You start near Great Barrier Reef or Galapagos, but the nearest landmass is 15 tiles away.

 

[Trav'ling Canuck]

You start near Great Barrier Reef or Galapagos, but the nearest landmass is 15 tiles away.

You're thinking of Krakatoa.

Civ 5 reference

 

[Greywulf]

You're thinking of Krakatoa.

Civ 5 reference

Somehow I don't think that Krakatoa is a good place to settle near..