News: TSG227 Announcement

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Civilization 5 - Game of the Month Training Series Game 227
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Welcome to the 227th game in the GOTM V Training Series! This Series allows new and old Civilization V fans to try out many features from Civ5's expansions and DLCs in a friendly environment. Participants are encouraged to post questions, stories, advice, tricks and failures in the dedicated game threads (described below). Each game will specify the Civ you will play and the Victory Condition to strive for. You can read more about the GOTM and Training Series concept in this thread.

MUST READ!

Our most sacred rule: Do not replay any turns!
If you make a mistake, accept it, and try to recover through game-play. To ensure fair play and prevent results exclusions, please set your Autosaves to "1 turn". In the event of a computer crash while playing, just reload to the previous autosave, then play on the same way you played it the first time. Please let Leif or me know (either in the forums or through Private Message) if you experienced a crash and how many turns you replayed.

TSG227 Details:

Game Settings:
Player (You): Shaka - the Zulus
Victory Condition: Domination (but all VCs are enabled)
Difficulty: King
Map Type/Size: Rainforest/Standard (8 Civs, 16 City-States)
Pace: Standard

Your Unique Characteristics:
UA: Iklwa: Maintenance fee for melee units reduced by 50%. All units need 25% less experience for next promotion
UB: Ikanda (Barracks): Unique promotions to pre-gunpowder melee units
UU: Impi (Pikeman). When attacking the Impis first make a range attack to damage the opposition. Upgrades to Riflemen.

Required DLC: All DLCs.
Starting Era: Ancient
Required game options: None
Enabled game options: Quick Combat, Quick Movement (You may turn on/off Quick Combat/Quick Movement using the game options menu at any time during gameplay.)
Game Version: This game was created in Civ5 Brave New World version 1.0.3.279.

Here is where you will start:

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The start file is attached below.

Information about threads associated with each individual TSG - Must Read if you are new to the Game of the Month!

Please note:

Spoiler :

If you wish to make a video of your game, please do not post any links to it until after the game submission date has passed. This is because of the potential spoilers that are created by posting before the end date. Thank you for your cooperation.
TSG Announcement thread (this one): This thread is used to announce the game and clarify the settings and rules (don't be afraid to ask questions). Its also used to discuss the game before you start, and post problems with opening the save. Please don't post any game-related info once you open and play the save. Instead use the next thread.
After Actions thread: In this thread you can post the results of your game. Please state your victory/loss date (preferably in the post title) and describe your path to glory in this post! Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the game. Some players like to replay the game, and although we will not record the results from a replay, you can still post your new experiences. The game will not be closed as such, but after one month, the results will be compiled, and will not necessarily be updated with reports coming in after the finish date.

File Upload System

Spoiler :

We have a game file upload system you can find here. Please use it to upload your completed first attempt by saving the game on the turn after your victory or defeat. (by using the "lemme play one more turn" feature) Please note: you must submit your game on the turn following Victory. If you continue to play, the game overwrites the data and your submission could be rejected by the submission system.
This game runs through September 16th 2023.

@The_J @Blake00

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[raider980]

Nice, Shaka, Domination. Rainforest... will make it a bit more difficult since slow down the Impi.

I'd like to settle on one of those Wine but they're not in a good location. I guess I'll move the warrior to the grassland hill to see what's over there to entice me to move.

 

[sebtanic]

So... liberty or honor?

 

[Dmitr00]

Liberty -> Worker -> Honor to full

 

[dumpstertrash]

Never did one of these before and figured it'd make more sense to ask here than on reddit/discord. After reading the instructions, I understand save scumming is not allowed, but are saves allowed? Because the way it's described it seems like saves might not be allowed.

 

[leif erikson]

You should download the save attached at the bottom of the Announcement Post above. Save it to your save game folder, generally:
C:\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves\single

Then you start the game and go to load a saved game and select the game save you downloaded and have some fun!
Good Luck!!

 

[dumpstertrash]

You should download the save attached at the bottom of the Announcement Post above. Save it to your save game folder, generally:
C:\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Saves\single

Then you start the game and go to load a saved game and select the game save you downloaded and have some fun!
Good Luck!!

After I do all the steps above am I allowed to save? I only ask only because save scumming is a no go, and I might not have time for a full grind. And I understand this is a very ignorant question, but I'm a bit dumb with computer literacy and just want to be as transparent as possible when I post my victory.

 

[sebtanic]

After I do all the steps above am I allowed to save? I only ask only because save scumming is a no go, and I might not have time for a full grind. And I understand this is a very ignorant question, but I'm a bit dumb with computer literacy and just want to be as transparent as possible when I post my victory.

Yes you can save, but it's not allowed to replay any turns except in the event of a game crash.

 

[leif erikson]

Yes you can save, but it's not allowed to replay any turns except in the event of a game crash.

What he said.
Thank you.

 

[Megalou]

What he said.
Thank you.

Please spare those of us who save all the time, as a nervous habit, from suspicion!