SGOTM 01 - V Q

[Maquis]

Ok, time for a horrible MSPaint hackjob...

Our only way to go is to the SW. I wonder if we are alone on this landmass with Cathy, or if she will be blocking us off from the rest of world?

 

[Maquis]

After masonry, I'd think BW, then pottery. I'd rather see where copper is before we get a settler out...

re: Pyramids, we'd want to get a settler + escort out at minimum before starting this. Representation would be great to have, since we have the food to support specialists... not to mention the it would give us...

 

[eektor]

Since it doesn't seem the Incas are near us we don't have to be too careful.

With Cathy close by maybe we should try to get rid of her quickly? If not we should concentrate on Pottery and Writing after Masonry. Otherwise we could go for BW and then Masonry.

I think our second city should be in the area with the two cows and horse.

As for Pyramids, I wouldn't start it until we get our second city out.

 

[ChrTh]

Since it doesn't seem the Incas are near us we don't have to be too careful.

I think at this point we have to presume they are on the other side of the mountains. It may be a trick and they're not, but we need to keep our eyes on the east.

 

[eektor]

Well if they are east we still have time until they get boats. Then again if they are alone in that area east I can see them creating problems for us as soon as they get galleys. (I got to remember the mods are evil! )

Oh btw for domination or diplomacy we should work on getting astronomy asap. Which way did we decide to go?

 

[ChrTh]

Oh btw for domination or diplomacy we should work on getting astronomy asap. Which way did we decide to go?

Slow down, this might be a pangaea (or even a donut) so astronomy wouldn't be very necessary at all. We need to explore further first.

As for which way to go *shrug* ... I think we need to see who else is in the game first.

 

[bobrath]

Re the worker plan... if after the pasture you move 1 W and road the mine... the road won't hook to the city or a river. So perhaps road and mine the hills 1 NW from the cows. You'll still be able to road to the rice after that.

I'd agree that until we get our second city out that making a move for the Pyramids might be too limiting.

Plus the sooner we get a coastal city, the sooner we can figure out where the AW and AP AIs are.

 

[ChrTh]

Re the worker plan... if after the pasture you move 1 W and road the mine... the road won't hook to the city or a river. So perhaps road and mine the hills 1 NW from the cows. You'll still be able to road to the rice after that.

thank you for pointing that out

 

[GreyFox]

First of all, can we have the roster. please? Hard to figure where the roster is with 7 pages ...

Research-wise, I would go BW and Masonry, unless you guys interested in going for the TGL? Even then BW is a must, since we need some decent defense. This is Monarch afterall ...

Since Maquis say cathy must come from SW, then we should settle SW to block her off. No question abt that.

 

[ChrTh]

Ok, for my 20 turns I'm thinking Mining > Masonry > Bronze Working > Pottery (may not get there, but just in case)

EDIT: Or should I do BW > Masonry?

Worker moving like Bobrath said: Cow (Pasture), NW to Hill (Mine/Road), SW to Rice (Farm/Road). If I still have time left in my turns, road towards Stone (to be quarried).

For city builds, are we thinking Worker > Barracks? If Barracks finish during my turn should I do a Warrior next?

 

[ChrTh]

Roster (from Page 1)
Maquis
ChrTh
GreyFox
Eektor
namlaiM
bobrath

...I don't recall anyone objecting/suggesting otherwise, so I'm acting as if I'm up and GreyFox is on deck.

 

[ChrTh]

One more question: I'm thinking about playing at lunch (in an hour), should I wait for everybody to have a chance to input? How VQ are we looking to play the game?

 

[bobrath]

I think (as with all SGs) if you know what you want to do... then do it. If you are unsure or want more input then wait a bit.

Remember we've got an international team so opinions can come at all hours of the day/night.

Research wise, I'd go BW next. It will help solidify our next city choice (if copper pops up) and gives us the slavery civic which can be a nice one.

Edit:
another warrior will be nice for fog busting/defending our next city site.

 

[ChrTh]

Well, I won't be playing at lunch, so there's more time to chime in.

 

[bobrath]

Heh, we are off to a nice VQ start tho:

http://gotm.civfanatics.net/submit/civ4sgotm_submission_list.php

Already in first and years ahead of the other teams.

 

[GreyFox]

Congratulations

Yeah, right, what bobrath says. Guys, just treat this as another SG ok? don't have to be competitive or overly serious. Have fun!

Thanks for the roster!

 

[namliaM]

Ack, turns played allready? And what? No Scout? Why no scout? The whole point of picking up Hunting was a scout!!

I think at this point we have to presume they are on the other side of the mountains. It may be a trick and they're not, but we need to keep our eyes on the east.

We should get a boat out asap to check on the other side of the mountians...

Research-wise, I would go BW and Masonry, unless you guys interested in going for the TGL? Even then BW is a must, since we need some decent defense. This is Monarch afterall ...

Since Maquis say cathy must come from SW, then we should settle SW to block her off. No question abt that.

Yeah research: BW=> Masonry
Our worker has pasturing and Farming to do (I would get atleast 1 farm in before mining the hill) before connecting the stone.

Do we now want to make Thebes a GP farm? Nice Hammers and Food galore if we dont work the hammers.

Worker moving like Bobrath said: Cow (Pasture), NW to Hill (Mine/Road), SW to Rice (Farm/Road). If I still have time left in my turns, road towards Stone (to be quarried).

Like I said, I would get 1 farm in... extra food for the settler build

For city builds, are we thinking Worker > Barracks? If Barracks finish during my turn should I do a Warrior next?

After the barracks?? Just grow to 4 and start a settler both ASAP.
Take the warrior we allready have and head West. Just west of the Cow looks nice to me... After the settler finish the Barracks, new warrior another warrior (just to be sure) and Start the Mids... maybe we a second settler? before the Mids? So we have some growing while building the mids?

 

[ChrTh]

Uh, namliaM:

Turn 17, 3490 BC: You have trained a Scout in Thebes. Work has now begun on a Barracks.

Do we want to farm the grassland or the fps?

 

[bobrath]

Put a few turns into Barracks, and started scout when Hunting came in. Then put a couple more turns into Barracks until Thebes grew to 3. Started worker.

Heh beat me to it!

and what's a "mids"?

 

[ChrTh]

and what's a "mids"?

As in "pyra-"