Characteristics

[KeiserSose]

Is there a link somewhere that describes the actual advantages of each leadership "quality". (Philosophical, Expansive, Financial, Organized, Aggressive, etc.)

I'm pretty sure I have the just of it, but would like to read something more formal and official.

Thanks.

[Willem]

They're all listed starting on page 85 of the English version of the manual. They're probably in the Civilopedia somewhere as well. My guess would be in Game Concepts.

[joncnunn]

Nutshell:

Phi -> Double speed great people, 2X speed building universities.
(Good for Builders once they have their first wonder. Best time is Education.)

Exp -> +2 health points. 2X speed building graneries.
(Best in early game for the quick graneries. Provided there's enough happiness though, can allow 2 more citizens per city.)

Fin -> +1 gold per tile already producing 2+. 2X speed building Banks.
(Best on maps with lots of rivers, best time is Banking.)

Org -> Reduced maintenance. 2X speed building Lighthouses & Courthouses.
(Works best for players that like to expand weather peacefully or militarily. Also excelent on ocean maps / maps where you have a lot of coastal cities.)

Agr -> Units start with free 1st generic. 2X speed building baracks.
(Prefered by war monglers)

Spi -> No anarchy. 2X speed building Temples
(Mostly an early game traight for the temples, but is also good for players who like to change religions and/or civic choices a lot.)

Ind -> +50% speed building wonders. 2X speed building Forges.
(A builder traight, particularly early on for early wonders, and quick forges)

Cre -> +2 culture per city. 2X speed Theater & Colosium
Mostly an early game traight for quickly expanding new cities.

[Veritass]

There's a good one-page summary floating around that has the Civs, their leaders and characteristics, and the special unit abilities. At the bottom is a quick reference to the characteristcs and what they do. I keep it handy and when I start a game, I use it to help me determine which direction I am going based on who I am.