Why am I eliminated by losing only one city?

[LordofGalaxy]

Forgive me for simple and naive questions. I am not a frequent player!

Using default settings and starting the game with Conquest CD, I find it that when I lose only one city, I lose the game. Anyone knows why?

Also, does anyone know what is the advantage/disadvantage of using prince and princesses. I disabled them as I found them being killed and losing the game immaturely!

TIA

 

[Delphi456]

I believe you need to turn off "Regicide".

 

[Turner]

Actually, it's Elimination that needs to be turned off. Regicide, Mass Regicide, Elimination, Capture the Princess, those are all intended for MP games. You could use them in SP, but it won't work quite as intended.