Suez Canal Wonder

[AntSou]

I have previously requested the option to build canals as long as we please, but after further consideration I think this would detract from the experience rather than expand it.

However, I do think we need a second Wonder Canal, Suez being the obvious choice. The mechanics would be identical to the Panama canal, but with different bonuses. Perhaps +4 Diplo Points when built and 50% Diplo Favor per turn to whoever controls it?

I think two large canals in the game is the sweet spot.

 

[AsH2]

To differate more, I think Panama canal should come later (than currently) and been built on hills.

 

[acluewithout]

I’d like to see the Suez Canal as well. Not sure it actually needs different bonuses though.

 

[Zaarin]

Canals are useless enough, and the Panama Canal particularly so. I don't really see the need for a second canal wonder, unless it's something like China's Grand Canal that comes much earlier. The Canal of the Pharaohs could also be another option, though some ancient sources say it was never finished. (I do agree that the Panama Canal would be more useful if it could be built on hills, which is what made it wondrous in the first place.)

 

[Sostratus]

I have previously requested the option to build canals as long as we please, but after further consideration I think this would detract from the experience rather than expand it.

If we could do that I assure you i would be snaking canals around my IZs like nobody's business.

Although on many maps I find I wish I could at least have a 2 tile canal available in addition to panama. It would be a great national wonder candidate- I virtually never lose a race for panama but since you need to plan cities just so to be able to make it, I don't see why a second large canal option would be so awful. If you don't want it, just don't build it.

 

[acluewithout]

To me, it’s a bit like how the game has Oxford but not Cambridge. It’s just odd having only one of something that is usually discussed as one of a pair.