TNT2 : monarch, large, colonization + domination

[Tatran]

Difficulty : monarch/emperor (standard map)
Version : BTS + 3.13 patch + Bhruic's unofficial patch 1.11

Map : hemispheres
Size : standard
Climate : tropical
Sea level : medium
Speed : epic
Continent size : snaky
Islands size : islands
Number of continents : 6
Opponents : 5

Options : raging barbarians + permanent alliances

Victory : all

Civ/leader choice :
I consider these 2 the best for this SG (I've only tested this variant with them) :
1) Willem (Dutch) -> fin + cre + dikes
Joao (Portugal) -> exp + imp + carrack

I've used a lot of marines on this type of map.
Second best leaders :
2) Ragnar (Vikings) -> UU + UB + fin + agg
America : UU + leader traits

Alternative civ :
3) Hannibal (Carthage) -> UB + fin + cha

Victory : domination by colonization
At the moment of victory we CAN'T have any cities on other continents/islands.
I will allow to keep cities temporary for special purposes, like upgrading units, produce culture
for colonies. Colonies only get half master's culture.

Sign up requirements :
Bhruic''s unofficial 1.11 patch (+ official 3.13 patch) and Prince level or higher experience.
This SG can't be played without Bhruic's patch. (colony bug)

Two end game screenshots as Portugal (prince) :



Looking for 4-5 players.
Roster :
Tatran
Simple Simon
Ad Hoc
Refar
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[Tatran]

I've tested this variant long enough (before the 3.13 patch), so I'm little disappointed in the community's interest.
What's wrong? Map too large? Difficulty level too low? Dumb concept? Host?

 

[Ozbenno]

Lurker Comment

Too much on my plate to sign up but I must admit I didn't notice the thread originally. You should advertise it in the Sucession Games Registration Thread to make sure it is more noticeable.

Good Luck

 

[LKendter]

For me the second I saw large map I lost interest. My PC doesn't handle the late game on a large map well. I've already had lockups and weird issues at standard. Just yesterday I had to quit civ because the graphics started getting stupid.

 

[pholkhero]

lurker's comment:
when i saw your initial posting, i wasn't evensure this was an SG game; thought you might be putting together something for the story forum.

ozzie's right, though -- put the game in the succession game thread; some people have subscribed to that so they get email notification re: new games

 

[Simple Simon]

I'm interested - can't play before (probably) Tuesday next week though.

 

[Ad Hoc]

i'll have a shot if there's still open spots, i'm only in MLG5 at the moment

my machine can handle the large maps, although slowly, i think most people would prefer standard.

any of your leaders would be ok

 

[Refar]

I would play as well, if you let me. Would be my first SG however.

I prefer Standard size, but could play Large as well. Another possible solution would be to play standard with 8 or 9 AI's - More oppenents while the map stay PC friendly size.

 

[colony]

I'm tempted, though I'd prefer an Emperor game. Don't sign me up just yet, I'll have decided by tomorrow afternoon if I have the time for another SG (about 12 hours from now). It'd definitely be a challenging variant, I don't mind whether it's on a Large map or a Standard map, any leader with either Financial, a coastal UU or UB suits me fine, though you could always make it more challenging by choosing a leader with none of these and playing on Monarch.

Edit: Ok, I'll join if you want a 5th player, should be good fun.