middle ages: when do i advance to this era ?

[little12]

1) i have all technoligies in the ancient era, except republic and currency: date is 1080 a.d. ; does the game automatically advance or do i have to do something ? thanks 2) how can i look at civs i have an embassy in ? thanks

 

[splunge the 2nd]

Welcome little12!

Once you complete the non-optional techs of an era (in this case currency) you will automatically advance tot he next era. If you're playing a scientific civ, you'll gain a free tech in the new era, determined randomly.

On the map screen, your capital will have a star next to it's name. Clicking it will bring up the embassy and espionage screen. There you can order embassy and spy missions and see which civs you know and with which you have an embassy.

 

[Sparthage]

Optional Techs in C3C:
Ancient Times:
Literature- Allows construction of Libraries and the Great Library Great Wonder
Monarchy- Allows Monarchy Government
The Republic- Allows Republic Government
Middle Ages:
Chivalry- Allows Construction of Knights (4/3/2) and Knights' Templar Great Wonder
Music Theory- Allows construction of the JS Bachs' Cathedral Great Wonder
Printing Press- Allows trading of Communications with other civs
Democracy- Allows Democracy Government
Free Artistry- Allows construction of the Shakespeare's Theater Great Wonder
Economics- Allows construction of the Smith's Trading Post Great Wonder
Navigation- Allows trading of Territory and World Maps with other civs
Military Tradition- Allows construction of Cavalry (6/3/3) and the Military Academy Small Wonder
Industrial Ages:
Nationalism- Allows Mobilization of your economy and construction of Riflemen (4/6/1)
Communism- Allows Communism Government
Fascism- Allows Fascism Government
Espionage- Allows construction of Intelligence Agency and (in Communism) Secret Police HQ
Ironclads- Allows construction of Ironclads (4/4/4)
Sanitation- Allows construction of Hospitals
Amphibious War- Allows construction of Marines (12/6/1/Amphibious Assault)
Advanced Flight- Allows construction of Helicopters (0/2/Range of 4), Paratroopers (4/9/1/Range of 6), and Radar Tower worker improvement
Modern Times:
NONE

 

[Opies]

^^^ missed literature in the ancient age

 

[Sparthage]

^^^ missed literature in the ancient age

ooops...

edit: Fixed

 

[CommandoBob]

Optional Techs in C3C:
Ancient Times:
Literature- Allows construction of Libraries and the Great Library Great Wonder
Monarchy- Allows Monarchy Government
The Republic- Allows Republic Government
Middle Ages:
Chivalry- Allows Construction of Knights (4/3/2) and Knights' Templar Great Wonder
Music Theory- Allows construction of the JS Bachs' Cathedral Great Wonder
Printing Press- Allows trading of Communications with other civs
Democracy- Allows Democracy Government
Free Artistry- Allows construction of the Shakespeare's Theater Great Wonder
Economics- Allows construction of the Smith's Trading Post Great Wonder
Navigation- Allows trading of Territory and World Maps with other civs
Military Tradition- Allows construction of Cavalry (6/3/3) and the Military Academy Small Wonder
Industrial Ages:
Nationalism- Allows Mobilization of your economy and construction of Riflemen (4/6/1)
Communism- Allows Communism Government
Fascism- Allows Fascism Government
Espionage- Allows construction of Intelligence Agency and (in Communism) Secret Police HQ
Ironclads- Allows construction of Ironclads (4/4/4)
Sanitation- Allows construction of Hospitals
Amphibious War- Allows construction of Marines (12/6/1/Amphibious Assault)
Advanced Flight- Allows construction of Helicopters (0/2/Range of 4), Paratroopers (4/9/1/Range of 6), and Radar Tower worker improvement
Modern Times:
NONE

Even though it is an 'Optional' tech, Literature really isn't. Libraries will help you learn things faster and they provide culture for border expansion. The faster you get smarter the sooner you get new toys to play with (bigger and better guns).

All the governments are 'Optional', something I never noticed before until Sparthage did this list. But the sooner you get out of Despotism, the better.

Except for Literature and your government, most of the Optional techs can be ignored. Military Tradition (Cavalry), maybe not, depending on your civ and UU. Cavalry is the first universal 3 move unit and can greatly help in warfare. Cavalry Armies are potent, too.

Generally (and your milage may vary) the other Optional techs can be ignored. You don't need to research them on your own. But if you trade for one them and then sell it to other civs, that is a good thing.

 

[Pacioli]

Except for Literature and your government, most of the Optional techs can be ignored. Military Tradition (Cavalry), maybe not, depending on your civ and UU. Cavalry is the first universal 3 move unit and can greatly help in warfare. Cavalry Armies are potent, too.

... this is why I have a hard time staying away from Military Tradition. You gotta love those Cavalry Armies!!!

 

[kirie]

you doesnt need to make a list,

just see circle with one diagonal strip on top right on the tech,
if the tech have it, then its optional

 

[CKS]

All the governments are 'Optional', something I never noticed before until Sparthage did this list. But the sooner you get out of Despotism, the better.

Feudalism (a government tech in conquests) isn't optional.

 

[CommandoBob]

Feudalism (a government tech in conquests) isn't optional.

Right...I must have gotten that confused with Fascism.

Strange that Feudalism is only government tech that is required and the others are optional.

 

[Calis]

Strange that Feudalism is only government tech that is required and the others are optional.

Probably as the tech Feudalism was there before they invented the government. (IIRC that is)

 

[Zefyrinus]

Probably as the tech Feudalism was there before they invented the government. (IIRC that is)

And also it's an important prerequisite IIRC.

 

[Calis]

Yes, as well for Chivalry as for Invention...

 

[Ataxerxes]

1) i have all technoligies in the ancient era, except republic and currency: date is 1080 a.d. ; does the game automatically advance or do i have to do something ? thanks 2) how can i look at civs i have an embassy in ? thanks

Welcome! I'd like to add a point that the manual doesn't discuss. (In your case you need Currency and will automatically advance). After you advance to the next era, you get a 50% discount on researching a tech from a previous age. Most know this, but some don't. I didn't for the longest time.

What this means is that it's often best to delay research Literature, Military Tradition, etc. until you advance to the next age. It really speeds up your research speed. My exception would be Monarchy or Republic. You want one of these ASAP to get out of Despotism.