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I normally play Epic speed except for certain GOTMs and other series that run normal. Epic had definitely been my preferred speed as I think it's paced well. Normal is okay but things go by too fast as far as warfare. Marathon has started to interest me lately after reading several post here about it. One of my main issues with CIV is the inability to enjoy a certain era of warfare for a longer period (especially at the advantage). I'm not that fond of warfare in ages greater than Renaissance. Actually, I hope to see the CIV provide options to set up a game to either occur in a era or go from like Ancient to Medieval with it's own set of VCs. Anyway, I digress.
I'm interested in a few pointers on playing Marathon. My understanding is that it's generally a bit easier, although I'm not necessarily concerned about that. How does this effect the game at say levels above Prince? (the level I currently beat)
I've come to the assumption that a plethora of workers on Marathon is extremely advantageous, whether built or captured. Workers are always important, but it seems that having massive stacks of workers are great at marathon. Is this true.
Also, interestingly I almost never - actually never - use the Serfdom civic. However, I was so frustrated with slow worker builds that I gave it a shot. Not bad. Is it common for marathon players to actually use this civic a bit more. Otherwise, I generally ignore it at normal and epic speeds.
Any other quick tips on Marathon speed to get the most out of it.
I'm interested in a few pointers on playing Marathon. My understanding is that it's generally a bit easier, although I'm not necessarily concerned about that. How does this effect the game at say levels above Prince? (the level I currently beat)
I've come to the assumption that a plethora of workers on Marathon is extremely advantageous, whether built or captured. Workers are always important, but it seems that having massive stacks of workers are great at marathon. Is this true.
Also, interestingly I almost never - actually never - use the Serfdom civic. However, I was so frustrated with slow worker builds that I gave it a shot. Not bad. Is it common for marathon players to actually use this civic a bit more. Otherwise, I generally ignore it at normal and epic speeds.
Any other quick tips on Marathon speed to get the most out of it.