Is WLTLD too powerful with 2xproduction?

[Carolus Rex]

Almost all my MP games have been played with standard production and movement. Recently I've played a couple of 2xproduction games against the AI, heading for early republic. The WLTCD seems unbiased with double production IMHO, hence my question.

Does 2xproduction render WLTLD too powerful in your opinion?

Carolus

[rah]

If you have HG, I MIGHT agree. But otherwise no. Playing deity, it takes some infrastructure improvements to properly celebrate across your empire. (trade routes, markets, etc) Most of the time you're watching for even/odd pop counts for when you can celebrate on the evens. But even that only goes so far. In the long run, pyramids and food can spur growth similarly. But celebrating is faster in the short term.

[War4ever]

seeing as Rah often gets HG, yes its easier for him to celebrate he rarely has to do it the old fashioned way

[Ming]

He gets HG no more often than I do... And I have no problems celebrating without it. However, I usually start a little later to make sure I have the infrastructure in place to really take advantage of it.

Since everybody in a game can take advantage of WLYD's, it's not really all that powerful. One could argue (as many do) that HG is too powerful in any Deity game... but WLYD's remain the same for everybody.

[rah]

Yeah, If you're in a game with BERZ, you ain't getting it unless he gets off to a slow start or you are willing to sacrifice some early growth.

[War4ever]

HEHE...just teasing lads, and yes, with berz in the game if youdont start it as soon as you build your capital, your not getting it

[Alexander's Horse]

Oh goody - another opportunity to say x2 sucks.

[rah]

loosely translates to......."I get my ass kicked every time I play 2x prod, so it must suck since I can't handle it".

[War4ever]

no no Rah you got it wrong, Horse just sucks because hes not used to fighting before modern times

[rah]

I stand corrected.

[Carolus Rex]

Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Oh goody - another opportunity to say x2 sucks.

Well, eh, no. I'm seriously (you know, that special kind of Nordic seriousness ) interested in the topic.

Carolus

[Carolus Rex]

Originally posted by rah
loosely translates to......."I get my ass kicked every time I play 2x prod, so it must suck since I can't handle it".

Same reply as given to AH.

Carolus

[atawa]

Doesnt realy matter when playing MP, but against AI the game becomes ridiculously easy.

[Ming]

Once you really understand the game... playing against the AI is just too easy no matter what you do. People have won staying in Dep... One City... not being allowed to build a city.... you name it... the AI is just easy to beat no matter how you handicap yourself

[Makeo]

really??