The First 20 Turns

[Stonewall435]

I've been trying to scrutinize and adapt my strategies for the first 20 turns of the game (I'm playing on Prince level, sometimes Monarch).

I typically play standard to huge maps. I also like to play a random civ, so I'm not sure which traits I'm getting until the map comes up.

My goals for the first 20 turns are to get a worker out and connecting resources and I also try to get my 2nd or even 3rd city locations. I also make my tech decisions within this span.

That being said, what else should I be looking to establish in the first 20 or so turns?

 

[DMOC]

You've basically hit the mark, but perhaps if you've met a sufficient number of other civs, who you will ally with?

 

[Harbourboy]

Each game will be different and sometimes there will be other objectives but your summary should serve you well most of the time.

 

[VoiceOfUnreason]

My goals for the first 20 turns are to get a worker out and connecting resources and I also try to get my 2nd or even 3rd city locations. I also make my tech decisions within this span.

That being said, what else should I be looking to establish in the first 20 or so turns?

"How do the pieces fit together?"

 

[JBossch]

Find your first target, hehe

 

[Stonewall435]

I'm having some barb trouble, early. I think I need to better time my build orders, for example, starting with a barracks until the pop hits 2 and then switching to a worker to start connecting resources. Completing the Barracks while researching Bronze Working and when both are done whipping out a settler.

I'll then build military (Warriors or Archers depending on the start) and chop out Stonehenge and The Oracle as I beeline to Priesthood.

 

[DaveMcW]

You would have a lot less barb problems if you built 4 warriors instead of a barracks.

 

[bestbrian]

You would have a lot less barb problems if you built 4 warriors instead of a barracks.

And then the cottages?

 

[VoiceOfUnreason]

I'm having some barb trouble, early. I think I need to better time my build orders, for example, starting with a barracks until the pop hits 2 and then switching to a worker to start connecting resources.

Worker first unless you have good reason to do something else.

If you aren't planning an early rush, barracks in the capital is a small trap. With all of the other stuff you have to do, it's going to be a while before the capital becomes a regular source of units, and until that time, the barracks is a waste of hammers. For aggressive leaders, the odds are a bit better because of the cheaper cost, but I would still be inclined to wait.