DrCron
Prince
- Joined
- Dec 25, 2012
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Hi everyone,
I'm only now starting to play on Civilization difficulty, hoping to move to Humankind soon. Are there any things I should know, especially to do better during the classical era?
So far it feels like I can play neolithic and ancient eras more or less ok, but in the classical era the AI will already attack me with strong units and I find myself in trouble. Some AIs will simply never sign a non-aggression pact, so even if I stay out of their land they attack me in neutral territory.
I'm considering disbanding most scouts early on, to get a huge boost in population (it's not hard to finish the neolithic with at least 7-8 of them), since they are useless against anything other than wild animals on high difficulties. I'll just keep 2 or 3 to auto-explore and get the curiosities, while I turn the others into population, to eventually get 1-2 armies with stronger units.
Do you guys consider this might work?
Any other useful tips for surviving the classical era?
Regarding the ancient era, I'm mostly playing with the Egyptians, since Mycaneans and Harappans are usually the first ones to be gone (and the AI never picks the high production Egypt, so it's useful to consistently practice early strategies with the same culture). I either get 2 cities (with 1 additional territory each) on my own, or just the capital and then conquer my 2nd city from an independent faction. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I'm only now starting to play on Civilization difficulty, hoping to move to Humankind soon. Are there any things I should know, especially to do better during the classical era?
So far it feels like I can play neolithic and ancient eras more or less ok, but in the classical era the AI will already attack me with strong units and I find myself in trouble. Some AIs will simply never sign a non-aggression pact, so even if I stay out of their land they attack me in neutral territory.
I'm considering disbanding most scouts early on, to get a huge boost in population (it's not hard to finish the neolithic with at least 7-8 of them), since they are useless against anything other than wild animals on high difficulties. I'll just keep 2 or 3 to auto-explore and get the curiosities, while I turn the others into population, to eventually get 1-2 armies with stronger units.
Do you guys consider this might work?
Any other useful tips for surviving the classical era?
Regarding the ancient era, I'm mostly playing with the Egyptians, since Mycaneans and Harappans are usually the first ones to be gone (and the AI never picks the high production Egypt, so it's useful to consistently practice early strategies with the same culture). I either get 2 cities (with 1 additional territory each) on my own, or just the capital and then conquer my 2nd city from an independent faction. Any thoughts?
Thanks.