POLL: Ancient Civilizations

[marvinmartian]

Which of these Ancient Orginal Civilizations are the Best?
Babylon
Persia
Greece
Rome
Egypt

 

[Crazydude1337]

For me, it's a standoff between Egypt and Greece

 

[darski]

I am torn between the Greeks and Persia... I'm assuming that you are asking about civ3 civs and not the real ones.

I didn't vote because I couldn't choose.

 

[Lanzelot]

Of course it depends on the intended victory condition and on the type of map. But Persia is a pretty good "all-rounder", powerful in the Ancient Age as well is in a long science game lasting up to the Modern Age, so I voted Persia.

 

[Gazmeister]

Voted Rome. No particular reason really, just personal preference.

 

[creamcheese]

I went for Persia, mostly the same reasons as lanzelot. It is a good all-around civ with a solid trait combo and an excellent UU. You can compete on any level for any victory condition. Probably one of my favorite civs as well as one of the best.

The Babylonians are good for culture games, with tons of half price culture buildings. Average to bad UU (offensive unit with defense bonus).

The Greeks are good at science and at peaceful building in the early game, Hoplites will keep you safe.

The Egyptians can be a fair civ, they don't really stand out much. Somewhat map dependent UU, although good value for the cost.

Romans are the first civ I played, but are pretty average overall. Odd trait combination and UU that may not need extra defense.

 

[marvinmartian]

Rome because there empire.

 

[Yoda Power]

Sumeria.

 

[tR1cKy]

Rome, because of the traits and the UU

 

[Synobun]

Back when I used to play, I often found myself playing with Egypt more than Rome. So Egypt comes first.

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

Egypt, I remember back in my Chieftain days when I spammed War chariots and destroyed my neighbors.

 

[Ataxerxes]

I'll go for Persia. 2 strong traits and a good UU. Early in the game Immortals are very hard to stop. I admit I have a weak for Industrial ever since vanilla days when it was the best trait. Even allowing for the weakening of Industrial Persia is still the best Civ. This, of course, is in gameplay terms.

 

[marvinmartian]

Sumeria.

Ummmm... Sumeria is not a Vanilla Civilization.

 

[Das Boat]

Rome because of my educational background and personal preference. Legionaries are also good.

 

[Takhisis]

Rome is slightly inferior to all the others IMHO, which is best depends on which strategy you want to pursue and which rivals you have.

 

[Ataxerxes]

If we're doing vanilla (didn't see that originally) then it's Egypt or Persia. Industrious was so strong in vanilla.

 

[Sparthage]

For vanilla, I'd have to say the Persians. I like the Celts in C3C.

 

[clearmurky]

Persia all the way!

 

[Spoonwood]

Best for what?

 

[creamcheese]

Best for what?

For anything you desire.