TSG 253 Announcement

[Nizef]

Civilization 5 - Game of the Month Training Series Game 253
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Welcome to the 253rd game in the GOTM V Training Series! This Series allows new and old Civilization V fans to try out many features from Civ5's expansions and DLCs in a friendly environment. Participants are encouraged to post questions, stories, advice, tricks and failures in the dedicated game threads (described below). Each game will specify the Civ you will play and the Victory Condition to strive for. You can read more about the GOTM and Training Series concept in this thread.

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Our most sacred rule: Do not replay any turns!
If you make a mistake, accept it, and try to recover through game-play. To ensure fair play and prevent results exclusions, please set your Autosaves to "1 turn". In the event of a computer crash while playing, just reload to the previous autosave, then play on the same way you played it the first time. Please let Leif or me know (either in the forums or through Private Message) if you experienced a crash and how many turns you replayed.

TSG253 Details:

Game Settings:
Player (You): Kamehameha - Polynesia
Victory Condition: Science (but all VCs are enabled)
Difficulty: Prince
Map Type/Size: Small Continents / Standard (8 Civs, 16 City-States)
Pace: Standard

Your Unique Characteristics:
UA: Wayfinding: Units can embark already at the start of the game and they can enter ocean tiles as well. +1 sight when embarked. All units get a +10% strength boost when within 2 tiles of a Moal.
UU: Maori Warrior (Warrior): 10% fighting penalty for enemy land units
UI: Moai : +1 Culture and an additional +1 culture for every adjacent Moai.

Required DLC: All DLCs.
Starting Era: Ancient
Required game options: None
Enabled game options: Quick Combat, Quick Movement (You may turn on/off Quick Combat/Quick Movement using the game options menu at any time during gameplay.)
Game Version: This game was created in Civ5 Brave New World version 1.0.3.279.

Here is where you will start:

The start file is attached below.

Information about threads associated with each individual TSG - Must Read if you are new to the Game of the Month!

Please note:

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If you wish to make a video of your game, please do not post any links to it until after the game submission date has passed. This is because of the potential spoilers that are created by posting before the end date. Thank you for your cooperation.
TSG Announcement thread (this one): This thread is used to announce the game and clarify the settings and rules (don't be afraid to ask questions). Its also used to discuss the game before you start, and post problems with opening the save. Please don't post any game-related info once you open and play the save. Instead use the next thread.
After Actions thread: In this thread you can post the results of your game. Please state your victory/loss date (preferably in the post title) and describe your path to glory in this post! Players are encouraged to provide feedback on the game. Some players like to replay the game, and although we will not record the results from a replay, you can still post your new experiences. The game will not be closed as such, but after one month, the results will be compiled, and will not necessarily be updated with reports coming in after the finish date.

File Upload System

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We have a game file upload system you can find here. Please use it to upload your completed first attempt by saving the game on the turn after your victory or defeat. (by using the "lemme play one more turn" feature) Please note: you must submit your game on the turn following Victory. If you continue to play, the game overwrites the data and your submission could be rejected by the submission system.
This game runs through October 15th 2024.

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[raider980]

Polynesia is a fun Civ to play on any level. On Prince maybe just see how many Moai we can build. If that stupid sheep weren't there, we'd have a good spot right near the capital. Is there any way to remove sheep? They always get in the way of Terrace Farms too.

Can't move away from that start, especially with all that jungle around so SiP it is. Although actually, since its Prince I think I'll move the settler to the east to see what's over by that river. Especially since those sheep ruin a Moai spot, I can always just move back. Or keep going around with the settler until I find the optimal for land for Moai.

 

[Nizef]

Polynesia is a fun Civ to play on any level. On Prince maybe just see how many Moai we can build. If that stupid sheep weren't there, we'd have a good spot right near the capital. Is there any way to remove sheep? They always get in the way of Terrace Farms too.

Can't move away from that start, especially with all that jungle around so SiP it is. Although actually, since its Prince I think I'll move the settler to the east to see what's over by that river. Especially since those sheep ruin a Moai spot, I can always just move back. Or keep going around with the settler until I find the optimal for land for Moai.

Don´t be so harsh towards the sheep. I am pretty sure that they could trim the grass around the Moais as well.

 

[raider980]

Don´t be so harsh towards the sheep. I am pretty sure that they could trim the grass around the Moais as well.

Hopefully its ok to post this even though I've opened the save file but I think its best I correct my incorrect statement above. I did a test game and you can, in fact, build Moai on sheep; and on deer, luxes, etc. I had forgotten that.

 

[sebtanic]

Hopefully its ok to post this even though I've opened the save file but I think its best I correct my incorrect statement above. I did a test game and you can, in fact, build Moai on sheep; and on deer, luxes, etc. I had forgotten that.

If you build it on forest/jungle, is the forest or jungle removed?

 

[Rhodro]

If you build it on forest/jungle, is the forest or jungle removed?

I think so, EUI at least says so. Trading post does not remove it.

SiP is indeed good for moai, but 2 east is a river hill coast tile, netting a garden and watermill...

 

[gerishnakov]

Hopefully its ok to post this even though I've opened the save file but I think its best I correct my incorrect statement above. I did a test game and you can, in fact, build Moai on sheep; and on deer, luxes, etc. I had forgotten that.

It's easier to list the tiles you can't build Moai on: coast (meaning water coast) tiles, ocean, and mountain (including natural wonders obviously). The UI does encourage some interesting settlement choices. For instance, in this game I'd very likely SIP as those 4 coastal tiles to the west would make for a tasty little Moai cluster.