The Mayans Rock!

[Aqualung71]

Fired up a demigod game today playing as the Mayans, whom I haven't really tried much before. I'm having a ball alternating my warmongering between the Inca on one side and the Americans on the other, even though I'm way behind on tech. I think I've only built 2 workers so far!

Any advice specific to the Mayans anyone can give?

[LordEd]

Barbarians. They lets you get free workers without warring.

The easiest Diety game I ever played was the mayans... because they get the agricultural/industrious bonuses that mean more mines and food --> more settlers earlier on --> more cities, etc.

[The Emperor Fabulous]

I hate the Mayans. They always always ALWAYS attack me, regardless of our relationship/any pacts we have...

Bastards...

[Jaybe]

Mayans on the same continent can easily be a challenge.
... unless you nerf them so they have to capture ALL their workers by "Build Worker -> NEVER" in the Editor.

[Jon Shafer]

Mayans are a very strong civ, even their UU when played right. A lot of players don't like it because it's not the traditional "grog smash" kind of UU (like the Immortal or Sipahi), but those who know how to exploit it in a proper environment can be much the better for it.

[DrSpike]

The Mayans have been strong AI (well relatively )in many of my games. The main problem is SJ's smug grin........I always feel like punching him in diplomatic dealings.