World Domination

[D0NIMATRIX]

First of all, I would like to credit the existence of this thread to Quintillus' Greek World Conquest, which inspired me to make this thread. Here's the link to it:

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=214983

I have uploaded the file (hope it works, 1st upload!)

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I modified some stuff, like govts are a bit altered, very low corruption, units altered (especially bombard strength), some can be drafted, culture flipping is altered, spy missions as well, and retain culture on capture is on. I may have forgotten some stuff, and if I mention anything abnormal in my posts, just go with the flow.

EDIT:The link has been altered to link to the new and improved version of the map.

NOTE: I may take awhile between posts, so sorry if the suspense is too great .

My civ preference would be the chinese, but you people can decide for yourselves who I should be.

 

[Tasslehoff]

What level are you playing on?

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

What level are you playing on?

Warlord. I like Warlord. However, I might try the next level (it would be my first game on it ), what's it called again? I'll tell you what I decide on in the end.

 

[Tasslehoff]

Regent. I suggest trying it out on Regent. It's the level Quintillius is playing at. You can do it!

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

Aye. I will attempt regent.
"Do not judge those who try and fail, judge only those who fail to try." -I have no clue who

 

[Aabraxan]

Warlord. I like Warlord. However, I might try the next level (it would be my first game on it ), what's it called again?

Yes, it's Regent and it's the level at which the AI build rate is the same as yours. This might also prove useful. I say go for it.

 

[Sanotra]

Surely if you remember his conquests, you may be able to remember mine way back when. Sure the idea sounds awesome at first, but you get into it, and you may find yourself waiting 7 minutes for your turn to be up.

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

Heck, I can wait 7 minutes for it to be my turn.

BTW, Regent it is, and in the file I believe that I forgot to make swordsman replacements draftable (D'oh!), so just FYI.

 

[Sanotra]

Lol you think that now Good luck in any case.

 

[Synobun]

I would personally pick Ottomans, but it's your choice in the end.

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

Ok, the poll expires in 4 or 5 days, and it looks like I'm going to be Persia or Scandinavia.

 

[lucashp]

Or the ottomans...So what happens if it doesnt work? Make another poll with these 3?

 

[Tasslehoff]

I think it would be time to bring in the 'ol dice.

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

Yeah, I guess. I've never seen this before, but the funny thing is that playing as the Persians and the Ottomans is very similar because the only differences between them are city names and UUs. The Vikings might be fun though, I like berserks

 

[CommandoBob]

With the Vikings you have an early Marine unit, which can help with beachheads, invasions and pillaging raids. It is most effective on maps with a lot of coastline.

The Sipahi is a stronger Cavalry, attacking with 8 instead of 6 and costing 100 instead of 80 shields.

The Ansar Warrior is a modified Knight. It has the same movement as Cavalry (3 MP), but is slightly more fragile than the standard Knight, since it defends with 2 instead of 3. The AW costs 70 shields; the standard Knight costs 60 shields.

Knights come with Chivalry, an early Middle Age tech; Cavalry comes with Military Tradition, a late Middle Age tech. Both are optional techs, too.

I would favor the Arabs. I think that AWs upgrade to Cavalry. So you could consider them Light Cavalry, since they attack with 4. This would allow you to dominate the entire Middle Ages, not just the last part of it. A unit that can move three times and attack is quite handy to have.

 

[lucashp]

Ottomans! Bah! Is It to late to bid 50 on the ottomans?

 

[Aabraxan]

The Sipahi is a stronger Cavalry, attacking with 8 instead of 6 and costing 100 instead of 80 shields.

The Ansar Warrior is a modified Knight. It has the same movement as Cavalry (3 MP), but is slightly more fragile than the standard Knight, since it defends with 2 instead of 3. The AW costs 70 shields; the standard Knight costs 60 shields.

Knights come with Chivalry, an early Middle Age tech; Cavalry comes with Military Tradition, a late Middle Age tech. Both are optional techs, too.

Just to add one small wrinkle to Cbob's fine analysis: There's also the Chinese Rider to consider. A 70-shield, 4.3.3 Knight replacement that upgrades to Cavalry. Yes, it comes with an early, optional MA tech (Chivalry), but it's frequently the first 3-move unit on the ground. It's worth considering, at any rate.

 

[D0NIMATRIX]

However, it seems that the middle ages go by quite fast on this mod. Try it and you'll see. So the Ottomans would actually be my best choice here.

 

[RickFGS]

Go Carthage!!! Industrial is excellent, seafaring is a must in that map, num mercs are usable till Cavalry/Marines come along.

 

[Marsden]

Bob, knights are 70 sheilds. Answar are 60, so they're faster and cheaper.

I voted Vikings, I want to see pillaging.