TSG 255 Announcement

[Nizef]

Civilization 5 - Game of the Month Training Series Game 255
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Welcome to the 255th 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.

TSG255 Details:

Game Settings:
Player (You): Ashurbanipal - Assyria
Victory Condition: Domination (but all VCs are enabled)
Difficulty: Emperor
Map Type/Size: Fractal / Standard (8 Civs, 16 City-States)
Pace: Standard

Your Unique Characteristics:
UA: Treasures of Nineveh: When you conquer an enemy city for the first time, you gain a random technology. You can only gain technologies the respective enemy has and you don't.
UU: Siege Tower (Catapult): Can only attack cities, no ranged attack, starts with Cover I.
UB: Royal Library (Library) : +1 slot for Great Work of Writing, +10XP to units built in the city when the slot is filled.

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 November 15th 2024.

@The_J @Blake00

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[Megalou]

Thanks so much for varying the maps, even though fractal hasn’t been a favourite of mine so far. As for the unique building, I will probably disregard the great work of writing needed for the extra XP, in the same way that I usually disregard barracks. On the other hand it’s domination, and lots of units to build so the XP would add up

 

[Nizef]

Thanks so much for varying the maps, even though fractal hasn’t been a favourite of mine so far. As for the unique building, I will probably disregard the great work of writing needed for the extra XP, in the same way that I usually disregard barracks. On the other hand it’s domination, and lots of units to build so the XP would add up

I will reveal that the Fractal map template is a favourite of mine. I like it when the map has variation and surprises.

 

[Megalou]

I will reveal that the Fractal map template is a favourite of mine. I like it when the map has variation and surprises.

Great, I will try to see what you see.

 

[The_Black_Vegetable]

Moving the settler onto the gems seems the obvious move here, even if we do not need the observatory it unlocks.

 

[sebtanic]

I like Fractal maps, because you don't know whether to expect a huge landmass or several continents. Makes the exploration phase more intriguing.

As for starting location, I agree with @The_Black_Vegetable to settle on the Gems. Even more awesome because it puts the Wheat and Deer in the first ring.

 

[zxcvbob]

Settling on the gems is obvious. Maybe too obvious. I wonder if by doing so we lose all the iron or horses or another luxury? I'll move my warrior to the other hill first to see what's to the east of that mountain. Then I'll probably settle on the gems; I like the wheat and deer in the first ring.

 

[raider980]

Fractal is my favorite map type actually. It gives interestingly shaped landmasses - reminiscent of Civ 2 maps

Settling on the gems is obvious. Maybe too obvious.

I was thinking the same thing. Like Mt. Kili is going to be just in the fog up north and we'll be moving out of range! But its too good of a spot to not settle the Gems so I'll do it.

I can never make siege towers work so it'll probably end up being a normal domination with XB onward for me.
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[Rhodro]

Thanks so much for varying the maps, even though fractal hasn’t been a favourite of mine so far. As for the unique building, I will probably disregard the great work of writing needed for the extra XP, in the same way that I usually disregard barracks. On the other hand it’s domination, and lots of units to build so the XP would add up

If you can steal a great work of writing from another AI civ then it's a free 10xp.