Exchanging Maps or Advances

McLaren · January 9, 2001, 01:15

How exactly do you exchange advances or maps with other civs. The only thing i can do is offer my map or demand their map (which they always refuse). this angers me as throughout my whole game i cannot trade anything with anyone...

phoenixcager · January 9, 2001, 02:49

You've got to find a civ which is friendy with you, and use the correct tone of voice.

This has worked fine for me so far. I've exchanged maps many times, and advances a lot more.

Trading will usually be with a civ that is roughly equal in power, so I think the 'friendly' tone of voice is best. Also the order which the exchange is worded in (i.e. offer-request vs. request-offer) is important.

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MrLeN · January 9, 2001, 03:16

I have found that if you offer a civ 100 bucks on the very first shot you meet them, they will almost always ask to exchange maps the next shot.

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Bluevoss · January 9, 2001, 07:33

Yeah, in my last game of CTP2 (read that any way you want), I keep everyone pretty happy, and had a number of civs exchange maps with me.

Hey, this is much better. We SHOULD talk about the things that work. Its a much shorter list that the things that dont.

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GreatDane · January 9, 2001, 08:52

You have to establish an embassy to be able to trade advances with other civs.

MrLeN · January 10, 2001, 01:05

ROFLMAO @ Bluevoss,
TEN points for 'sarcasm'.
... and understandably too *hehe*

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It's better to close your mouth and let everyone 'think' you're stupid, than open it and let everyone 'know' you are.

Dale · January 10, 2001, 02:20

I find the best way to "get what I want" from other nations is to use the arrogant tone of voice after using normal to get a peace treaty. Basically, you want to tell them to give it to you. Never had a problem with diplo since I figured that out. Actually, I find that most of the time I get offered their maps in exchange for mine. I suppose it could do something with the fact I like my units to be 'seen' by civs all over the world.

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Colonel Kraken · January 10, 2001, 10:24

Another way I've found to get another civ's maps is to simply ask for theirs. They will usually give a counter-proposal of exchanging maps instead. This only works if they at least "Respect" you.