The Science Department - Term 1

[Civanator]

thanx for the comments donsig. also about the science we will be getting two cities very soon so that will raise our income to at least breaking even.

 

[Phoenix]

We should try to discover the advance 'The Rebublic'. The when this is discovered we will be blessed with extra commerce and science output. So by discovering this the science department will become more efficient!

 

[Phoenix]

I bring news from the militry department that the attack on our neighbouring countries will soon start (if not already). This should see extra commerce directed towards science and extra commerce from the cities that our glorious armies will capture.
*Salute*

 

[Civanator]

ok thanx for the info. after mapmaking we will be going for republic. objectors speak up.

 

[Cyc]

To me it seems that the other tribes are staying in the upper portion of your tech tree (headed for Republic/Construction). Although these are worthy goals, we as a nation may obtain these with the Great Library. Might I suggest the alternate path of Polytheism. This may allow us to flank our rivals, so to speak. From there on to Monarchy. (Less war-weariness and the Hanging Gardens).

 

[eyrei]

Because we already have three luxuries within our borders, republic is a viable option for a government. It is also quite possible that the AI civs will not research this, thus allowing us to trade it when we get it. I suggest republic as our next research goal.

 

[Immortal]

Originally posted by eyrei
Because we already have three luxuries within our borders, republic is a viable option for a government. It is also quite possible that the AI civs will not research this, thus allowing us to trade it when we get it. I suggest republic as our next research goal.

I think republic is a good decision

 

[Civanator]

eyrei has a good point, but cyc does too. Monarchy will have a military advantage and Republic will have a technology advantage. but i made the decision to go for Republic.

 

[Grey Fox]

According to the "Do you understand Corruption?"-Thread does Monarchy and Republic have the same Corruption. The only difference is that Republic has a Commerce bonus. And that Monarchy is unaffected by war and have unit support.

So Monarchy might be the best option. As our glorious great war has started!

 

[Shabbaman]

In my experience it is vital to build the Great Library (as Cyc noted). As eyrei mentioned, chances are high that our neighbors won't research republic. IMHO it's clear what our research path should be.

It should be shortcircuited with the domestic advisor what our status is regarding our capability to produce the GL. Also, we could start a premature discussion on the necessity of the GL.

GRTNX

 

[eyrei]

Originally posted by Grey Fox
According to the "Do you understand Corruption?"-Thread does Monarchy and Republic have the same Corruption. The only difference is that Republic has a Commerce bonus. And that Monarchy is unaffected by war and have unit support.

So Monarchy might be the best option. As our glorious great war has started!

It is my educated guess that by the time we research another tech, and switch governments, the Great War will be long over. Therefore, I believe republic would be a much better government at that point, especially since we already have a variety of luxuries.

 

[Cyc]

In honor of the National Science Department's role in our nation's development, the DOC would humbly offer this painting of our current Tech Tree. This painting is done by one of the artists soon to be displayed in the Phoenatica Cultural Art Museum (still under construction)

 

[Bill_in_PDX]

Trade Department Deals for Techs from Egypt

(as posted in trade thread)

Deal with Egypt

Update - 875BC

We have played one additional turn and there were many positive happenings for our nation.

First, we completed a bribe/trade deal with the Egyptians. As the polls clearly demanded that no alliance be made, there were also clear calls for a small deal with Cleo to entice her to stay out of the great war alliance.

I felt that somewhere between 2-5gpt would be enough to bribe her into neutrality. The best combination deal was 5gpt for four techs. As we are 7 techs behind, getting four of them back seemed prudent in combination with setting up the bribe. The tech's acquired were:

Horseback Riding (for our future war options)
Literature (much debate about the great library, now we can build it)
Code Of Laws (soon we will need courthouses)
Mathmatics (leads to catapults)

We could have given 10g and 4gpt, but I felt the 10g overall savings was little compared to the additional value of 5gpt in keeping Cleo silent.

If she backs out of the deal, we just bought 4 techs quite cheaply. If she keeps the deal, we are well served.

Our budget had a +15gpt surplus, in addition to keeping our warchest for immortal upgrades untouched.

Overall, I am generally opposed to gpt deals, but in this, our hour of need, this was a good deal for our future.

Bill
Trade Leader

 

[Civanator]

I am back and i thank Pggar for taking over for me.

 

[disorganizer]

CENSUS OFFICE
The Census Office wants to remember all Citizens to re-register in the new official registry http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20720 !!!

CHAT OFFICE
The Chat Office wants to remember the Department Leaders to announce their chat-representatives in the thread http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20797 until 1 hour before the chat. They will NOT be voiced if not nominated in the thread!

 

[Ohwell]

Civinator needs the mod file because his is saved over.

 

[Civanator]

Is there anyone who will volunteer to be a chat represenative(s)?
I need to know before 4 o'clock -5 GMT EST.

 

[Strider]

I'll do it

 

[Strider]

The Next turn chat is tonight at 23:00GMT

Grey Fox
If enough cabinet members can come, we will play tinight at 23:00GMT.

 

[Strider]

Civanator left me in charge of the Science department while he is gone.