new to FtH II, so wondering what civ I could start out with

[smjjames]

I'm in no way new to Civ 4: BTS, although I did play the first FfH, that was a long time ago.

So I'm just wondering what I could start out with in learning how to play this mod?

I realize I can just go and experiment, but I'm just asking.

 

[xienwolf]

There are many resources in my sig which are fairly useful

If you are curious about which civ to try first, best answer seems to be "go with Random" because everyone will give you a different Civ with a good reason why it is ideal to start with. But do try to avoid the Sheaim since they can be a bit tricky to get accustomed to right away

Give me a couple more days and there will be a far better manual available as well.

 

[smjjames]

ok cool, although for some reason the infernal seem to be unplayable, I don't know whether this is intentional or not.

 

[woodelf]

The Grigori are who Kael suggests so you can avoid worrying about religion right away. I normally play and then select the civ that gave me the most problems for my next game.

 

[xienwolf]

Mercurian, Infernal and Illian are unplayable from the beginning. Illian have yet to be fully added, and the other 2 become available during the game (you can switch to them mid-game if you do things right).

And Kael also frequently suggests the Doviello so you can avoid having so many building requirements

 

[smjjames]

Mercurian, Infernal and Illian are unplayable from the beginning. Illian have yet to be fully added, and the other 2 become available during the game (you can switch to them mid-game if you do things right).

And Kael also frequently suggests the Doviello so you can avoid having so many building requirements

I see, thanks.