Where to start

[MWA]

I'm totally sucky at Civ 3 right now. I was fairly good at Civ 2, but this is a whole new world.

I'm not sure where it's best to begin...

Should I start on a small map on cheiftain, and win before I move on, or go for one of the higher levels right away, lose and learn from my mistakes?

What's the best way to develop?

 

[petey]

I'd say you're right to start at a low level and a small map. That makes the game quick and more forgiving with the mistakes you'll inevitably make.

When you get your style and strategies working and learn the differences between Civs 2 and 3, then move up in the difficulties and map sizes to get progressively more challenging games.

I started on Warlord with a tiny map and have worked my way up to Monarch with a large map - it gets harder each time, and you learn a lot as you go.

Have fun

 

[MWA]

Thanks, I was thinking of skipping the chieftain level, it just doesn't feel like a real Civ game IMO.
Think I'll start an easy game at Warlord on a small world as Persians. That ought to get me started.