News: GOTM 23 Pre-Game Discussion

[LowtherCastle]

Deal. Contender save. Fewest lost military units in case of identical victory date.

Fewest lost? Okay, although most killed seems a lot less wimpy...

 

[Erkon]

Fewest lost? Okay, although most killed seems a lot less wimpy...

Yeah, most kill is more combative, but also more susceptible for milking. Not that I suspect you of trying that, but I wanted to remove that temptation from your peace-mongering alter ego.

 

[LowtherCastle]

milking

That would only come into play if it were conceiveable that your victory date might tie mine.

 

[jesusin]

As jesusin would say: "Don't make war, do love."

I'm undecided whether to roam a bit with the settler or not. It is Epic speed so I probably will.

 

[LowtherCastle]

I'm undecided whether to roam a bit with the settler or not. It is Epic speed so I probably will.

Arid makes me skeptical about wanderlust. Kind of seems like good sites are going to be few and far between. If you're looking for commerce, you might just settle W and make a mess of cottages, or make your second city your finance center.

I'll be settling in place, bee-lining IW and conquering the world with Swords. And if Erkon believes that, I've got some cheap midnight-sunshine-in-a-can for him... I can't share any details of my plan because Erkon will just make a feeble attempt to copy it, obviously, but it clearly involves correcting all "our" mistakes from a recent group effort.

 

[YakieS1]

My first GOTM! Sorry to all those who were disappointed by the Noble level, because i'm thrilled! At least i have a shot of posting a victory, no matter what the score...

Wish me luck!

 

[Htadus]

Good Luck YakieS1.

May you kick you know what and take names later.

 

[Capt Buttkick]

Kick what? Is that a euphemism or are you recognizing my copyright?

 

[DaviddesJ]

I'm undecided whether to roam a bit with the settler or not. It is Epic speed so I probably will.

Start by disbanding your settler to show how bold you are. It's only Noble.

 

[Diamondeye]

Yay! A noble GoTM - I'm for this one although I agree with Ainwood on the Ring map and I hate arid temperature

Anyways, it's worth joining the discussion just to see those two Contenders dying in 1400 BC

 

[Gnejs]

I accept that challenge--Fastest Conquest. Loser gets the Wimp of the Week aWard.

Someone needs to show you two builders how a war is really fought. I'm in on the challenge!

 

[da_Vinci]

I can't share any details of my plan because Erkon will just make a feeble attempt to copy it, obviously, but it clearly involves correcting all "our" mistakes from a recent group effort.

You mean that score dip on the graph is real?

dV

 

[Htadus]

Kick what? Is that a euphemism or are you recognizing my copyright?

the copyright of course. I do not have nearly $220,000 to pay you.

 

[Diamondeye]

... Okay, I am on my first try at the Test game by Jungle... I am just about to reach gunpowder in 740 AD... I think Arid terrain is annoying

 

[LowtherCastle]

You mean that score dip on the graph is real?

Has Sid Meier ever lied to you?

 

[da_Vinci]

Has Sid Meier ever lied to you?

Not directly, but I can say lately he has been keeping the secrets of his BTS patches close to the vest (or are those blunders, not secrets? )

dV

 

[dalamb]

Does the adventurer tech-only bonus mean that Agriculture is especially potent on an Arid map, or that this game is simple enough adventurers don't need much of a boost, or something else?

 

[Diamondeye]

Does the adventurer tech-only bonus mean that Agriculture is especially potent on an Arid map, or that this game is simple enough adventurers don't need much of a boost, or something else?

Yes.



...Probably because of the low difficulty

 

[dannybe]

I may try a religion fueled cultural victory on this one, using the extra commerce from the lake to grab as many early religions as possible and then go cathedral crazy.

Don't think that will work. Tried that myself a few times using the test map & was beaten out on all 3 early religions.