Communism or democracy?

[Remulak]

That is interesting. So, going Communist may actually hurt my core cities. My starting position in this game was actually pretty bad. My capitol is pretty much surrounded by desert, so 2 of my core cities are right in the middle of the desert with only one oasis.

I usually go Despotism-Republic-Democracy, but am experimenting with Communism here. I tried Feudalism on another game and that seems like a real waste.

Thanks for everyone's input.

[Barinthus]

If I understood this correctly, it has something to do with your empire's size. If you have a large empire in which border cities have extremely high corruption, communism would be a good choice. While corruption may go up within your core cities, across the board the corruption is lower and you benefit.

But don't take my word for it

[gunkulator]

If your empire is of any decent size whatsoever, you will more than make up for the lost shields of your core cities by the overwhelming addition of shields to cities that were previously worthless.

The only problem is that your worthless cities are probably short on improvements. I typically stay in Republic a while longer to buy some.

[Remulak]

I continued last night and made the gov't communist. The outlying cities are now productive while the core cities did have more corruption. I made peace with the Chinese and have concentrated on building police stations (most cities have courthouses already) and then factories. I am building Hoover Dam rapidly and am progressing towards combustion. Meanwhile, the other Civs continue fighting among themselves. The Chinese wiped out the Koreans and the Americans, leaving only the Celts, Persians and Indians on the Mainland. I figure that I can get tanks and planes and then attack the Chinese. The Chinese are still at Monarchy while the others are at Demo.

[joncnunn]

You'll also want to build a SPHQ somewhere unless you anticipate leaving Communism. This reduces corruption in that city to the same value as your FP city, and more importantly, lowers corruption across the board.

[Remulak]

Forgot to mention that I did build the HQ. Brought corruption down to almost nothing.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Remulak
Forgot to mention that I did build the HQ. Brought corruption down to almost nothing.

Just wondering is this with an unlimited number of military units and unlimited number of civs you are at war with?

I am just trying to learn is all

Peace

Gramps

[joncnunn]

Sounds like your empire isn't big enough any more. Go out and conquer.

Originally posted by Remulak
Forgot to mention that I did build the HQ. Brought corruption down to almost nothing.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by joncnunn
Sounds like your empire isn't big enough any more. Go out and conquer.

kind of what i was thinking...and why I posted previous response...

[Dis]

I like democracy. What can I say. I hate commies.

but role playing aside. I do prefer that goverment.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Dissident
I like democracy. What can I say. I hate commies.

but role playing aside. I do prefer that goverment.

prefer Communism or democracy?

I wonder as war is tough on Democracy and well..bigger civs mean bigger armies to defend & have for a quick reponse strike team...

so Democracy would seem at face value to have some substanial setbacks later in game

[Barinthus]

It's funny how I let my personal feelings determine my choices. For instance in Civ 2 I would refuse to run Communism, preferring Democracy.

But in Civ 3 I felt that government choices were more varied and each had their distinct flavor so I was more willing to give Communism a try. For huge and bloated empires, it is Communism for me

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Barinthus
It's funny how I let my personal feelings determine my choices. For instance in Civ 2 I would refuse to run Communism, preferring Democracy.

But in Civ 3 I felt that government choices were more varied and each had their distinct flavor so I was more willing to give Communism a try. For huge and bloated empires, it is Communism for me

for real this seems like a very logical choice as in real life (USA Today) War is ok sometimes but extended war..like we have now..starts to cause grumblings and such...

Peace

Gramps

[Dis]

Originally posted by Grandpa Troll

prefer Communism or democracy?

I wonder as war is tough on Democracy and well..bigger civs mean bigger armies to defend & have for a quick reponse strike team...

so Democracy would seem at face value to have some substanial setbacks later in game

democracy of course. I don't get into enough modern wars to worry about war weariness. And in my late games I've been building police stations.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Dissident


democracy of course. I don't get into enough modern wars to worry about war weariness. And in my late games I've been building police stations.

ok great help there!

I am a hardcore ctp'er whom is learning the civIII ropes

note to self:
Build Police Staions with democracy..maybe a donut shop or two would help as well

Gramps