[R&F] Poll: Who will you play first on R&F?

[Portinou]

Self-speaking. I still hesitate between Zulus and Mongolia.

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

The Mapuche are the intersection of three things that appeal to me: cultural play (particularly Tourism from improvements), flipping cities (hearkening back from the days of yore, Civ IV), and tile pillaging raids.

 

[Swissy]

Korea, to see its potential for multiplayer. I'd like to try Zulu or Mongolia, but I'm sure they'll be banned in most MP games just like Scythia is now.

 

[Amrunril]

Probably the Cree, as an interesting new civ that won't give me a distorted view of any of the expansion mechanics. I haven't decided yet, though, whether that will be in single player, or if I'll go straight into trying the new civs/strategies against each other in hotseat.

 

[Inawordyes]

Of the new civs, I think the Cree's bonuses fit my playstyle the best, so I may stick with them as a means to learn the xpac mechanics. Otherwise, I may just start a game with Egypt for the same reasoning.

 

[Draehl]

The Cree, for sure. I like that they're an early game economy/expansion civ for a quick start, but aren't as focused for the mid/late game, allowing you to later decide which victory condition to pursue off your early progress. They all look pretty viable except maybe Religious. That said I'm a bit bummed we didn't get a turtle/commerce civ. Would loved to have seen the Swiss or something similar.

 

[Noble Zarkon]

I'm Scottish so guess who I chose lol

 

[Giskler]

Golf courses!

 

[Draehl]

I'm Scottish so guess who I chose lol

I was a bit let down by the Scots. Bannockburn feels incredibly situational and while a bit nitpicky I'd much rather have seen the distillery rather than golf course.

 

[Portinou]

I didn’t suspect such a popularity for Scotland TBH. Really surprised !

 

[Pythakoreas]

Before it gets banned in Canada or whatever I must play as the Cree. And then play Korea and Netherlands in the following order. Korea given my username, Netherlands because Polders look fun. For my fourth game I'm not sure, I could try Mongolia or Zulu but I want to try out the new Royal Navy Dockyard as England.

 

[Alexander's Hetaroi]

I think the Netherlands over Korea. They might become my favorite out of al the Civs to play as.
Sorry Australia you might be dethroned.

 

[CPWimmer]

Cree first, because I'm a sucker for Trade Routes. And I want a reason to build some early scouts instead of slingers.

Then probably Mongols second, because - Unleash the Horde!

And probably Mapuche third, to play around with loyalty - but they might be #2 depending on how aggressive I'm feeling.

 

[Guandao]

I think I'll play as an updated vanilla Civ first, with all the new Civs/leaders in the same game. I just want to get to know them better....

 

[ferretbacon]

Scotland, I think. I like the idea of hogging Great Engineers/Scientists. Bannockburn seems borderline irrelevant, but I guess it balances out since Scottish Enlightenment seems so good.

I was going to go with the Cree, but then every streamer and their mother decided to play with them first and I got slightly burnt out on them. I was also disappointed that they didn't start with a UU scout instead of a generic Warrior.

 

[Noble Zarkon]

I was a bit let down by the Scots.

I agree but will still give them a go.

 

[Thormodr]

The Mongols for my first, second and third games. Then perhaps Scotland and then either Georgia or Mapuche.

 

[WillowBrook]

Probably Mapuche. But that could change depending on achievements - if the one for the Mapuche is weird or complicated, I may put it off until I'm more familiar with the new mechanics.

 

[indradiva]

I'm going to play Georgia, surprised that nobody wants to play them

 

[krokobone]

I'm going to play Georgia, surprised that nobody wants to play them

I do! I think Tamar's constant golden ages will be a fun experience to begin with and get to know the new mechanics.