Tips for first PitBoss game?

[pchem]

I am going to be playing my first PitBoss game (in fact, first big multiplayer game) of Civ4 BTS. It will be 32 player, pangea. The players will be of mixed skill levels... mostly average, a few really good.

I usually play games on standard size maps against 10 AI civs.

Anyone have advice on playing against 32 humans on a bigger map, compared to the AIs? I'm guessing early wars will decide the course of the game for most people. Is there any chance this game will end with someone getting a win other than domination/conquest?

What are the top 5 leaders for a game of this type? Mostly concerned with doing well in the first 200 turns and winning a war or two, I guess.

thanks!

 

[burlicconi]

With 32 players, turn timer is strongly recommended.
You can search for other posts, but tech trading is usually very "interesting" stuff in multiplayer games. With this option on, game will be much faster, but some alliances can be made and some "unreal" things can happen.

 

[whiplash_CDC]

Early alliance are strong later on with tech trading.

I'd recommend the Financial Trait.