New First Look: Ibn Battuta

[FXS_Sar]

Introducing Ibn Battuta!​

Ibn Battuta, a scholar and chronicler born of a Moroccan and Berber family, traveled down the trade routes of Africa, Asia, and Europe starting in 1325. After performing the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, he went on to explore the Dar al-Islam (the known Muslim world). Through his travelogue, the Rihla, Ibn Battuta's insights into his world, and the lives of those he shared it with, continue to inspire like-minded travelers.

Agenda:
Far and Wide: Increase Relationship by a Large Amount with the player who has uncovered the most Fog of War tiles. If there is a tie, Increase Relationship by a Medium Amount to tieholders. Decrease Relationship by a Small Amount with the player who has uncovered the fewest Fog of War tiles.

Starting Biases:
Flat

Attributes:
Wildcard

Unique Ability:
The Marvels of Traveling: Gains multiple Attribute points after the first Civic in every Age. Increased Sight for all Units. Gain a Unique Endeavor called Trade Maps that lets you gradually see other Leaders' explored areas.

Game Guide here: https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/game-guide/leaders/ibn-battuta/

 

[moysturfurmer]

Map trading is back hell yeah.

Will his trade partners also get map info if they support the endeavor?

 

[Jeppetto]

Well goodbye Confucius, I found a new best friend. Love the idea of Wildcard attribute.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

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Attributes:
Wildcard

The video says Expansionist and Wildcard?

 

[Hawke9]

Wow, really loving this leader!! Awesome to have a civilization led by an explorer. Really thematically fits the exploration age too!

 

[Lord Lakely]

I hadn't heard of him, but he seems like a muslim Marco Polo of sorts? I like learning.

Interesting, malleable leader! I approve of the choice of abilities and the design behind it.

Edit: though if you wanted to make him truly a wildcard leader, he should be pairable with any Civ. his starting Civ should be random each game.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I hadn't heard of him, but he seems like a muslim Marco Polo of sorts? I like learning.

Interesting, malleable leader! I approve of the choice of abilities and the design behind it.

If I recall correctly, he is a Great Merchant in Civ 6

 

[FXS_Sar]

The video says Expansionist and Wildcard?

Investigating...

** Confirming just Wildcard is correct!

 

[Jeppetto]

If I recall correctly, he is a Great Merchant in Civ 6

Wiki says from Civ 4 and 5

 

[Lord Lakely]

The video says Expansionist and Wildcard?

I need to get glasses. For a second I thought this read "expansionist and wizard"

 

[Daigotsu Max]

What an excellent choice and design.

 

[moondog385]

Yeah, this will probably be the first leader I use unless someone crazy comes along. I love to explore in Civ and that wildcard bonus is awesome.

 

[pokiehl]

I really like this one. Great choice and awesome design overall. I think he'll be who I pick for my first game.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I need to get glasses. For a second I thought this read "expansionist and wizard"

That tree was removed because Fireball proved to be overpowered

 

[Xandinho]

This is my kind of leader.

 

[Hawke9]

Anyone else notice the new countdown on the game guide page?

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

I suspect he is going to work well with Greece and the Shawnee. More map explored = more met Independent Powers = more suzerainty opportunities

 

[TheSpaceCowboy]

No idea who this is, but his ability sounds wildly, even comically, overpowered

 

[The_goggles_do_nothing]

I need to get glasses. For a second I thought this read "expansionist and wizard"

He does make a hand gesture at the beginning like he's casting a spell.

 

[local_hero]

Love this choice and design. This really is a big plus from separate leaders from civs and moving away from picking head of states.