Interesting Large World Starts in 2.42

[Scouse Gits]

Lars - I can pick that one up...
The starts are completely unedited and random - large map and (likely) archipelago - we prefer these worlds. the only form of editing is in their selection - we ran several thousand starts to get some starting tech data and these were flagged as 'looking fun' - I use the 'we' advisedly - in fact IIRC I am only responsible for about 500 of the 3,000 or so we got together

SG[1]

[H Tower]

you mean that all of these saves are at 4000B.C. and the computer gave you 8 starting techs?

[Scouse Gits]

Yes - 8 + mining, irrigation & roads is the empirical maximum number of starting techs - we have achieved this on several occasions, but never more ...

SG[1]

[Tarkin]

Ooh - I can't wait to have a crack at these! Been playing Civ2 for years but I'm pretty ordinary. Always get my arse kicked at Deity, but its good fun still!

[Elephant]

Just be warned - getting lots of starting tech is often because the randomizer code thinks your civ start is in a bad location - either terrain or proximity to another civ. The good news is that starting techs dont count against your beaker costs for research...

[Straybow]

SGs, two questions:

1. How long did it take you to run 3000+ starts?
2. Did you find a way to turn it into a drinking game?

[Scouse Gits]

The starts in MPGE were quicker than 2.42 as you don't have to quit the program all the time. The whole exercise took several weeks and many bottles.

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SG(2)