SGOTM8 - Xteam

[leif erikson]

Don't get infected by my miscalculation virus, Leif - as 1000BC is turn 80, it's still 27 turns to go.

You're right, of course.
You've got me laughing so hard and so confused that I can't think straight.

How did you ever get to 23 turns when you meant to do 10?

 

[Capt Buttkick]

Hm, did this thread just die or is it just the usual XTeam weekend inactivity kicking in?

 

[Tomoyo]

I know from experience spamming that great spammers are the ones who spam at work/school, with some exceptions (well, the only exceptions would be depressed people with no life).

However, that pertains to a different method of spam (generally with one smilie posts) and might not apply.

 

[DJMGator13]

I've got it. I'll play 7 to put us back on schedule.

I've also had terrible internet connection recently. I'm using a new cable modem and I still have trouble getting a good signal.

 

[leif erikson]

I've got it. I'll play 7 to put us back on schedule.

I was wondering why you'd been so quiet.

Good luck Gator!!

 

[Capt Buttkick]

The weekend is over, time to grab some and start spamming.


Eh, start working that is.
Yes, work...

 

[leif erikson]

Hi Capt.,

Been awful quiet around here. Willow will be back on Thursday, perhaps that will liven things up a bit!

Go Gator!!

 

[Mistfit]

I've not been following along very closely but do you know if there is someone inhabiting the pc of land to the west with the horses on it? Have you seen anyone over there? I'd imagine if you've not seen someone you sould fairly soon. If they do are you gonna try and put cultural pressure on?

 

[WillowBrook]

Hi Everyone!

Just read through to this point, and looks like fun!

I'll have no access to a computer with Civ on it until Friday, but I'll have no trouble playing after that. I've been relaxing in the Pacific northwest, and now I'm at friends' place in Oregon. I'll check back at least one more time before Friday.

Now is there anything I should comment on? (As I've read the thread, I've been distracted by Blue's Clues....a favorite show of the daughter of my friends.) Looks like techs, luxes, contacts, resources, city placement, all being discussed.

Well, hopefully I can be more helpful later....

 

[leif erikson]

Hi Willow,

Sounds like the traveling has been relaxing!

We know you can be helpful. Looking forward to your return!

Safe travels home and see you Friday...

 

[leif erikson]

I've not been following along very closely but do you know if there is someone inhabiting the pc of land to the west with the horses on it? Have you seen anyone over there? I'd imagine if you've not seen someone you sould fairly soon. If they do are you gonna try and put cultural pressure on?

Haven't seen anyone afaik. I think the plan might be to declare on them and try to get the city in a peace deal, especially if it is built later and is smaller than the others. Who knows, Greece or China could get it as well, once they have Map Making. Unless the land mass runs around the western side continuously.

How are the Hall of Fame challenges going? Need to check them out again, looked like fun!

 

[Mistfit]

"Soldiering, my dear madam, is the coward's art of attacking mercilessly when you are strong, and keeping out of harm's way when you are weak. That is the whole secret of successful fighting. Get your enemy at a disadvantage; and never, on any account, fight him on equal terms."

Great quote for you. I thought it really struck home for Civ'ing

The HoF "gauntlet" is kinda interesting. It started out as me challenging Denniz to a quick domination game as he and I went back and forth on Chieftan Domination games.

It turned into a monthly and bi-monthly event. It has really spurred on discussion and interest in the HoF so it's a good thing.

On the flip side I'm having a devil of a time getting a pre 1000BC tiny Emp Dom submission. As we speak I have Map Finder running at home looking for the perfect map

Waddya think of the new avatar?

 

[leif erikson]

Great quote for you. I thought it really struck home for Civ'ing

Waddya think of the new avatar?

It pretty The smile makes me think you've just completed a pre-3000 BC Conquest victory!

Thanks for the quote as well. It is very true, especially in Civ!

On another note, to AlanH!
And, of course

 

[AlanH]

Thanks for your good wishes, and for the party, leif.

Have you guys given up? A whole page of pure spam

 

[leif erikson]

Thanks for your good wishes, and for the party, leif.

Have you guys given up? A whole page of pure spam

Your welcome. Hope it is a Happy Day of driving the Jag and feeling the wind blow through your hair!

Us, Give Up?? Why, we haven't even started yet! We're just waiting for Willow to come back from vacation.

Then we'll really get

 

[bluebox]

I thought we were waiting for gator

 

[DJMGator13]

I've been off line since my last post. I finally had to get the cable company out to check out my line. The signal was so bad they installed a new line from the box to my house.

I'll catchup on the reading and play tonight.

 

[DJMGator13]

preturn 1675BC (turn 53)

quick review
Greece: 3 cities, 134gold, has wines, up WC, CB & IW, annoyed
China: 6 cities, 210gold, has horses, up WC, CB & IW, polite

our military:
2 workers, 6 warriors & 1 spear

bump sci to 60% Lit in 20vrs 21 at +0gpt

Change Boston from warrior to worker
Change NY from worker to settler (can poprush it next turn) city is working all its improved tiles

IBT - Grk hoppy moves SE / Bhorse attacks our rWarrior, we redline but win no promo

Turn 54 - 1650BC
Heal rWarrior
sending other Rwarrior by Atlanta towards the SE to help protect from the Bcamp down there
other warriors in scout mode
mt worker starts roading mt

NY & Washington are about to riot, so I poprush the settler in NY (back to worker duty after this settler) & hire a scientist
lux to 40% for Washington (settler due next turn) sci at 60% LIT in 16 at -1gpt

IBT - Grk hoppy E
Washington settler => settler - size 4
NY settler => worker - back to size 1

Turn 55 - 1625BC
NY settler to Site4
Washington settler towards Site7 (will reach next turn with no mp left)
southern rWarrior heals again, other warrior moving to help it out
other warriors scout

drop lux to 20% and hire scientist in Boston (worker due next turn)
sci to 80% for LIT in 15 at -1gpt - we need this for trade bait and to get our neighbor to build the Great Library
mm Washington for +5fpt

IBT - Grk hoppy NE (staying on the mountains) / Bhorse rides up from the southern Bcamp
Boston worker => wealth (now see that I should not have hired the scientist there last turn because growth in 7 build in 5)
Greeks are building The Colossus

Turn 56 - 1600BC
Washington settler to Site7
new worker towards site7 area
found Chicago at Site4 set to worker
warriors same action as last turn
lux back to 30% for Washington - LIT now in 16 at +0gpt

IBT - southern rWarrior defeats Bhorse (down 1hp no promo) / another Bhorse rides up / Grk hoppy N
Philly worker = warrior

Turn 57 - 1575BC
new worker NW to BG
second rWarrior meets up with our other rWarrior there (on mt SE SE from Philly)
found Seattle at Site7 set to warrior
warrior that was on point near Site7 (seattle) moving towards Washington to act as mp
other warriors scouting - trying to get someone to explore the FOW east of China

Boston stays on wealth 1 more turn

IBT - Grk settler pair heading N by the wine mountains / Bhorse dies attacking our stack (2) of rWariors - we win no promo / we get Forbidden Palace popup
Atlanta warrior => worker

Turn 58 - 1550BC
seattle warrior 1 turn short of reaching Washington (I'll have to raise lux rate again)
warriors scout / workers work

take Boston off wealth put on worker (grow in 5 worker in 5)
mm Washington back to +5fpt
lux back to 40% sci to 60% LIT in 13 at -1gpt

IBT - Grk settler pair continues N / China founded a city by the dyes but some dyes are still available

Turn 59 - 1525BC
move mt worker N to jungle tile
mt worker's warrior escort keeping an eye out for barbs
one warrior heading north and the northern most one heading south
Seattle warrior reaches Washington and forts
southern warriors fan out - spies more land across 2 coastal tiles E E from southern gems
workers work
lux back to 30% sci up to 70% LIT due in 11 still at -1gpt

IBT - Grk settler pair N out of sight
Washington settler => settler

Turn 60 - 1500BC
Washington is now size 5 and at +5fpt & +6spt it should be able to run as a 4 turn factory now with shields of 6/8/7/9 with growth
southern warriors did not attack Bcamp since it would be rWarrior vrs cWarrior on a mountain and only one could attack
warriors scouting
Lux back to 20% (after settler popped) sci at 80% for LIT in 8 turns at -1gpt


Notes for next player
1) Washington should be 4 turn settler factory running from size 5 to 7
2) I'd wait for both warrior to be in position before attacking the Bcamp, it would be nice to get rid of that one and claim the gems with a colony
3) I left the settler in Washington unmoved wasn't sure which direction we want to go with him. Do we want Site5 or start him northward towards the dyes

The save

Firaxis 173 / Jason 111

Here's a look at our core and the new land towards our east.

Warrior Scouts

 

[leif erikson]

I thought we were waiting for gator

Sorry Bluebox, you'll have to forgive my sense of humor! :shakehead I was just pulling Alan's leg...

Thanks for the update Gator. Hope they got that line in order.

Good luck.

 

[TheNemesis666]

Nice work guys. Things seem to be moving along nicely. I'll try have a look at the save when i get home tonight. I think willow is rostered up as next. I'm happy to wait till she is back online, it's only a couple of days away. (i understand you may not be able to play immediately, willow)