AU 202 - Planning Thread

[ZargonX]

Sorry for the long hiatus everyone, but things in RL have kept me occupied. I think it's high time for AU 202 to get rolling.

My proposal: In the Navy! Naval tactics and amphibious assaults, and how to use them effectively. Archipelagos and efficient use of island lands.

Do others feels this would be a worthwhile course, or is there something else you've been itching to learn about?

[docfrance]

Wait, there are naval options in Civ IV? I thought the only useful ones were fishing boats.

[AAHZ]

Well,

I think naval tactics is an important thing to study...

you have my %100 support ZargonX :D

[Arrian]

Sounds like a recipe for the Vikings...

-Arrian

[Dominae]

I'll go along with that. :b:

[joncnunn]

Yes; Archepello [lots of little islands] + Vikings would be a very worth while course.

(Particularly since I'm currently playing a huge Marathon Great Plains region map [start was in Southern Texas] as the Ottomans.) Noble level but with Blake's AI Mod. I dought I'll build any naval units other than work boats in this one.

[Vaugula]

Not everyone owns Warlords (or more accurately, I don't) so is it possible to do this course with Vanilla? Or maybe have a Warlords and a Vanilla version of the course?

[ZargonX]

The Vikings will probably be the chosen focus civ for this course, which would, of course, be a problem for non-Warlords-owning players. I will look into the possibility of developing an AU202b ;)

[Arrian]

I've actually never played the Vikings. The closest I've come is playing the Inca in vanilla CIV.

-Arrian

[UnOrthOdOx]

I'm bored, toss my hat in the ring here to play teh vikings.

Especially since, I, as well, have never played them. :eek: Been having far too much fun with shaka.

[ZargonX]

Looks like we need some definite Viking love around these parts. I will get the course ready and have it up relatively soon!

[Solver]

Just do it with the latest version of Blake's AI mod. It should make for a significantly more fun game.

[Krill]

1 request; don't tie everyone to one game speed, allow the use of Quick/nomal/epic/marathon

[Arrian]

Eek, I've never actually used Blake's mod. It sounds great and all, but I'm sorta waiting for the "final" version. If the scenario is set up with Blake's AI, will I be able to play it with my stock (but patched) Warlords?

-Arrian

[nbarclay]

I'm wondering whether a large map with a high water level (hence a lower percentage of land) might make for a better naval strategy game than a standard map with intermediate water level. Assuming, that is, we could count on people's computers having the power to handle it properly.

[ZargonX]

I would be inclined for this course not to use Blake's Mod, as a lot of people seem wary of using mods. However, if many people demand it, it can be implemented.

[UnOrthOdOx]

I haven't been around much other than the demogames, what and where is this AI mod?

[ZargonX]

Well, I've got the map settled. Your AU202 starting position :)

[Solver]

Blake's AI isn't really a mod in the conventional sense. It doesn't change any game rules at all. It's exactly as your typical Warlords, only it has significantly improved AI performance.

[Vaugula]

I will look into the possibility of developing an AU202b*Grumble, grumble, grumble* Due to the lack of other people interested in a Vanilla version I will go all out and buy a copy of Warlords :)

[Addled Platypus]

you are a good polytuber Vaugula

[Addled Platypus]

so what is wrong with the Spanish or English Navies ???

we should pick Zulu......

[Arrian]

That's a nice start position.

-Arrian

[Dominae]

"First you get the sugar, then you get the power...then you get the women." - Homer Simpson

[ZargonX]

But in this case, you won't be getting the sugar until you discover Calendar ;)

[Vaugula]

Originally posted by Platypus Rex
you are a good polytuber Vaugula Oh well, it seems silly to force our generous AU Professor to make a Vanilla version for only one person. Plus if I don't get around to playing it I will feel really bad for forcing him to do it :)

[joncnunn]

Really nice starting location for immedate growth. I'm counting two fishes.