Global Warming help

[thegreatbuddha]

I just got bruteforced by the germans. They were sicking groups of legions on me while I was still building warriors. I don't know if it was due to a quirk in starting locations or what, but next time I'll make bronze-working a bigger priority.

[Bloody Monk]

@tgb

The first research goal should usually be Monarchy. If you start with no techs, that means Alpha, Code, CerBur, with another tech between due to the way tech choices are offered (ask if you don't fully understand). Most folk choose either Bronze or Horse with the lean going to Bronze because it allows building a Wonder.

In the early going, be liberal in giving techs to other civs. With dipolmacy, that is, elevating their attitude with gifts, you can avoid war at a time when you really don't want to fight.

btw, If you haven't already experienced it, let the game proceed to the end instead of quitting. The "message" you get is worth seeing.... once.

Good luck
Monk

edit--After you get a tech from tipping huts, stop tipping until you research Monarchy. Every extra tech (off path) you get before Monarchy, just delays reaching your first goal by adding to your tech costs.

[Six Thousand Year Old Man]

Early early game advice:

As Monk said, aim for Monarchy first. Then Trade (to allow Caravans), then Monotheism (to allow Crusaders, and Michelangelo's Chapel, which will end most happiness problems you may be having)

(Tip - in the science advisory window, click on "Goal" and then the tech you're aiming for, then "OK". You'll be advised which tech to research in order to work towards your desired tech. Disregard this paragraph if you know this already).

Warriors for martial law only. They don't attack or defend well against anything. Horsemen are your best defenders (using them to strike at approaching AI units, I mean), because most AI attackers have a stronger attack value than defense value. A Horseman unit has about a 50:50 chance of beating a Legion if it attacks the Legion, but a Phalanx, even if fortified, is likely to lose to an attacking Legion. Bottom line - the best defense is a good offense. A Horseman unit can hold off barbarian Archers and AI Chariots much better than a Phalanx can.

If the Germans are making demands on you - give them sciences to keep them happy.

[atomant]

Originally posted by Six Thousand Year Old Man
Early early game advice:


If the Germans are making demands on you - give them sciences to keep them happy.

You can always stab them in the back later.


Once my game has usually been established, I do like to plant some (excuse the pun) worriers in key sports in sleep mode. They wake when attacked or when something slips by...