UN request: Game difficulty discussion

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=3733353#post3733353

So what do you guys think. How about some discussion first then we will set up a poll if need be.

I understand the reasoning behind this but I have my own doubts if this is completely necessary. I have asked GA in another thread about this to clarify my own thoughts on this. My issues with this is that its a custom map so resources placement will be not computer driven. And the research rate effects everyone equally. Anyone want to tell me what I am missing in this?

So my vote is..I abstain. I have as of now no opinion on this.

 

I answered in the main thread, it will effect game speed.

At this time I also Abstain.

 

I think I understand that...OK any one want to vote anything other than abstain.

 

it also affects barbarians. play the first 50 turns on settler and then 50 turns 4-5 levels up, you'll easily spot the difference.

 

I will vote for Noble as there are no bonuses or handicaps.