New civ hint - analysis

[Gedemo]

Majapahit!! At least!!!

 

[Gucumatz]

Meaning if the Motte and Bailey is in the main game, its a replacement UI and I am guessing that of Denmark

 

[shocky27]

Alphabet Achievement Theory would knock Hungary too.

My god you're right..

NOT VENICE NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

 

[Petiscator]

I'd be surprised if the European civ turns out to be Ukraine or something like that. Really expecting Venice, but who knows...

 

[sanpavlos]

Totally. Stoked!

If it's really Indonesia & Morocco, I'm a very happy BNW purchaser! (full price, won't even wait for a Steam sale!!!!)

 

[blackcatatonic]

I'm psyched about the inclusion of Indonesia as I was really convinced it wouldn't happen. In a way though I'm disappointed about Italy. I would have much preferred them to Venice.

I'll be amazed now if Glass isn't the mysterious resource.

 

[Pedro P]

I'm psyched about the inclusion of Indonesia as I was really convinced it wouldn't happen. In a wsy though I'm disappointed about Italy. I would have much preferred them to Venice.

I'll be amazed now if Glass isn't the mysterious resource.

My thing with glass is... how would it be represented on the map?

On the other side... it could be produced on cities...

Anyway, I'm ultra happy because of the Majapahit, kinda sad because of Italy

 

[ImperialChaos]

Glass would be found on desert terrain?

 

[JSMCAG]

... Also, wow - between Portugal, Indonesia, Venice and likely Morocco, that's FOUR civilizations with an International Trade Routes focus! Wasn't Portugal supposed to be THE trade civ? I'm really curious to know how they will differentiate all of these!

Also, only Brazil (and France) seems to have a culture/tourism focus... That's disappointing - hopefully they can tie the two mechanics together with Venice or something...

 

[Gucumatz]

As suggested, it would probably mean a workshop replacement where Venice got a free glass resource or something like that along with a great works bonus

 

[cybrxkhan]

I'm starting to buy Indonesia, but I still think the other SE Asian options have a possibility.

 

[LastSword]

What's the point of making me excited for Friday if they have already clearly hinted both civs. :<

 

[Veras]

Indonesia/Majapahit AND high possibilities of beard with Raden Wijaya , I couldn't be more happier.

 

[Chris Hill]

Well, Venice has to be the European civ, and a much better choice than Italy for the normal Civ - just use Italy for the Scramble for Africa.

From late 1100s to mid 1600s Venice was a major trading, naval and army civ, including capturing Constantinople in 1204, and Crete and southern Greece. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice#Expansion), Massive navy, +3000 ships, and trading with the Ottomans made it the major route for transport from Asia into Europe, until Portugal found the way around Africa.

Plus we get Glass, from Murano, and Marco Polo, with his trips to China.

 

[Montov]

Glass would be found on desert terrain?

And -10HP when a unit finishing its turn on it. Barefoot.

 

[The Observer]

What is this from? Because this could definitely be the guy. The background is similar and so is the clothing.

An upcoming film, "King of the Sun-Majapahit".

http://www.thefilmcatalogue.com/catalog/FilmDetail.php?id=14554

 

[nunor]

Gajah Mada is a good match too:

And he is "credited with bringing the [Majapahit] empire to its peak of glory", according to Wikipedia.

 

[VermelhoRed]

Oh wow!! Probably Indonesia means no Italy!!!

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

... Also, wow - between Portugal, Indonesia, Venice and likely Morocco, that's FOUR civilizations with an International Trade Routes focus! Wasn't Portugal supposed to be THE trade civ? I'm really curious to know how they will differentiate all of these!

Also, only Brazil (and France) seems to have a culture/tourism focus... That's disappointing - hopefully they can tie the two mechanics together with Venice or something...

Portugal was THE naval trade civ. The others can have other aspects of trade: land, religious pressure, special resources, culture, etc.

 

[JSMCAG]

Gajah Mada is a good match too:

And he is "credited with bringing the [Majapahit] empire to its peak of glory", according to Wikipedia.

That'd be a good choice, but the icon doesn't seem to fit much... I dunno, he looks much... stockier?heavier? than the silhouette.