Ultimate stragety

[Antilogic]

...as if a thing could be called optimal if it only works in a blue moon or something similar?

I noted in the OP he mentioned getting 3 gold resources, which will turn around just about any start.

In this case, he really got lucky with his opening.

 

[KeloGBites]

3 gold..man why can't I get a start like that lately (Although copper in the BFC is just as nice IMO )

 

[Antilogic]

3 gold..man why can't I get a start like that lately (Although copper in the BFC is just as nice IMO )

Copper in your capital's BFC gives you gold and other awesome resources...in a former capital's BFC.

 

[KeloGBites]

Hehe yep. Shaka+Copper in Capitol BFC+Cramped Pangea map is so so much fun.