AU402 DAR1: 4000BC-2150BC

[Dominae]

Originally posted by alexman
With the tech rate on this map, Writing costs 8*400/8=400 commerce on Emperor. That's an average of 10 commerce per turn for the first 40 turns. I couldn't have lowered the time to Writing (note how I have less than 400 gold saved up at 2150 BC), even if I had gone with 100% science.

Good to know. I was in fact waiting for someone else to do the calcuation for me...


Dominae

[PeaSoup]

Well, I've made a couple of mistakes with my game..

1st mistake - choosing the Americans, while I started off with pottery, I had to research alphabet at 40 turns.. slowing me from map making

2nd mistake - choosing to play on diety, there's not enough land to settle to compete with the AI's bonuses

3rd mistake - choosing Americans, fast workers? blah, see mistake #2

I did manage to get some use out of my scouts.. then I ran out of land..

got: settler, map, city, and later when I made it to the 2nd island, warrior code (at that time, I would've been able to research this in 4 turns.. oh well)

not getting the great lighthouse is going to hurt me for the rest of the game

[jshelr]

America's settler moved to the river and built Washington, which looks like it will be a temporary city. Started our granary and chopped a little wood.

Alpha in 40

Our scout left the North hut alone and moved down to Dom's Damn Desert. Popped a settler ikn 3450bc, giving us the ability to settle the usable South tiles quickly.

As soon as practical, built worker and connected by road north to the water source and gems. The South will be humming soon.

It was time to pop the remaining two huts and we got a map and CB.

At the end of 40, we had three cities and a settler next turn in the south. At this point, its a matter of pumping out the settlers and getting some galleys on the waves.

[cumi]

My city placement strategy

I am a cheater. I opened the scenario with editor, to check the starting terrain. I simply didn't wanted to restart the scenario milion times. I really didn't checked anything else. Really!

I saw, that there are a lot of fishes and whales near to the coast and I like to place my cities the way I can use ALL of them...

So here is, how I want to place my cities:

EDIT: I removed the screenshot from the editor. It would be not fair to show it. So, I am going to place my next cities on the black dots.

[cumi]

...and the screenshot at 2110...

Unfortunatly I missed the privous turn, so I made the screenshot at the beginning the next turn. Sorry about that.

I got from the first tribe a settler , a tech from the second and a (useless) map from the third.

[cumi]

Re: ...and the screenshot at 2110...

Originally posted by cumi
I got from the first tribe a settler...

...and the funniest thing about that is, that the tribe gave me a "Magyar" settler. (Check the flag above my avatar )

[Dominae]

Re: My city placement strategy

Originally posted by cumi
I opened the scenario with editor, to check the starting terrain. I simply didn't wanted to restart the scenario milion times.

That's what the Expansionist trait is for!!!


Dominae

[Catt]

I'm combining my DARs and posting in the next DAR thread -- through 10 AD -- since not much more than early exploration, early thinking, and hut results are worthwhile and it seems to be covered well by others already.

Catt

[cumi]

Re: Re: My city placement strategy

Originally posted by Dominae That's what the Expansionist trait is for!!!

Yes, but usually a few turns later I always recognise, that a placed my cities where I didn't like....So I restart...Don'n tell me anything - I know it.

[Taian]

4000BC - We pick up the epic story of the English and their leader, King Taian, in the foothills of what will later become known as "England". A survey of the immediate surrounding area does not bode well for our intrepid colonists. However, ocean appears to be visible to the east. In hopes of finding more fertile lands, the lone worker of the English journeys to the east. Success! Grassland is available in the immediate vicinity while fish and whales appear further off the coast. They send word back to King Taian and the colonists that a suitable site has been found to begin their conquest of the world. With hope and dreams of glory, the fledging English journey to the East in preparation for building their first city. King Taian, however, being the conservative leader that he is, sends off a scout to the south in an attempt to determine the lay of the land and to establish relations with any other civilations that he may meet up with. And so, the story of the English has begun...

3950BC - King Taian has ordered the construction of the first city of the English people, naming it "London". From here, the dreams and aspirations of the English people will take flight. The gems in the vicinity and proximity to the river promise growth and prosperity to the people. In hopes of increasing the productivity of his citizens, King Taian has ordered the construction of a mine immediately to the southeast of London. In preparation for that endeavor, the English workers cross the river Thames. At home, construction is begun upon a granary. A gamble, yes, in case invaders are discovered. But, as King Taian's father, the great King Kong once said, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." The scientists of the English, having conceived of a concept called "Writing", request the permission of King Taian to pursue this concept more fully. King Taian sets aside 10% of the royal treasury for use in the pursuit of this intriguing concept. Initial word comes back from the English scouts of a desert to the south of London. However, this tragic news is mitigated by the discovery of wheat in the desert. A spark of a plan begins to kindle in King Taian's head of a population center capable of colonizing the land quickly and efficiently. All this is now required are the citizens willing to participate in such a center.

[Taian]

3900BC - The "Taian mine" construction has begun, so named in honor of the person who conceived the idea. Completion is expectantly awaited by the English citizens. Word is sent to the English scouts to continue exploration along the eastern coast of the empire.

3800BC - Coastal exploration proves profitable as whales and fish are sighted off the coast in abundance. Continued exploration along these lines must be pursued. Of slight concern is the large amount of desert visible. Coastal colonization along the eastern seabord seems the best course of action at this point.

3700BC - Word comes back from the scouts of a forest block continued rapid exploration along the eastern coast. Orders are sent to skirt the outside of the forest, even if it means deviating from the coastal exploration. On the west edge of the forest, a collection of strange huts are encounted by the scout. Upon entry to the village, a group of villagers approached the scout. Introducing themselves as Marcomanni, they expressed their interest in joining the fledging English empire. Following an oath of fealty to King Taian, the scout directed the settlers towards the fish on the eastern coast of the empire. Plans are for the village to be tucked away on the eastern edge of the forest with access to fish for growth.

3650BC - The english scout resumes its previous orders to explore along the eastern coast of the empire. The new english settlers have arrived at their destination and begin preparations for founding a city in the name of the English.

3600BC - York is founded on the eastern coast of the empire. Within easy access are fish and wheat. Slightly outside the borders is a cattle on the plains. The future of York is bright. Construction begins on warriors to defend this border city. The great "Taian mine" has been completed! Celebration begins in the streets of London. To enable easier access to the mine for workers, King Taian orders construction of another wonder...a "road". The people await this new marvel with baited breath.

[Taian]

3550BC - Word is received from the scouts to the east that the eastern coast has now begun to turn westward. It appears York has been founded at the inlet to a minor peninsula on this landmass. Orders are transmitted to the scout to continue exploration to the west along the coast but to immediately notify the royal family should the surrounding land be determined to comprise an island as this will affect continued expansion plans of the empire.

3450BC - The people of London celebrate the completion of their first road. A new era of trade and transportation has been arrived at! Granary construction in London is progression well, but in hopes of speeding completion, King Taian has ordered lumber to be collected from the forest to the southeast of London. Westward exploration of the english scout has revealed another strange collection of huts across a body of water to the west. A way to the hut is visible, but will take time to reach. The scouts begin the trek to the hut, hopes of meeting more friendly villages high in their hearts.

3400BC - Logging of the forest is begun. Upon reflection, it is discovered that Granary construction will be completed before the lumber from the forest can be used. However, it is hoped that the production gained from the forest will be able to speed up the growth of the empire in other ways..

3350BC - York reports completion of their first warrior unit. The English empire rejoices with this, their first contribution to the military. York is requested to continue producing these units. In hopes of currying favor with the royal family, the governor of York orders the warriors to travel to London to present themselves to the monarch. Having finally arrived at the strange collection of huts, the scout enters to find chests of treasure worth 25 gold. The chests are sent to London to be added to the royal treasury. A note enclosed with the treasure notifies the royal family of suspicions that the English empire actually comprises an island. Plans are set in motion should this be true for rapid explansion and immediate colonization.

3150BC - Word is sent to :London that explansion around the land to the south of London is nearly complete. Suspicions of an island are nearing confirmation. Hopes still exist that there is further land to the west of London. Confirmation is expected soon. Of note, is that the coast of the english empire appears rich with fish and whales which should provide sustenance and trade to allow a fruitful early growth period.

3100BC - The second unit in the York miilitia has been trained. The lack of fresh water to the south of the English empire has caused some of the citizens to request a great irrigation trench to bring water to this parched land. Construction is begun on the required work force to make these plans a reality.

3050BC - The people of London hold a feast to celebrate completion of their Granary. A new age of expansion and growth is heralded by this great structure. King Taian sends out a request for citizens willing to expand the borders of the empire. Applicants are given 8 days to signup.

3000BC - Previous border expansion of London discovered a collection of huts to the west of London. This collection is visible in the distance to the english scout. Drawing his machete, he progresses through the jungle towards them.

2950BC - A rumor is heard by King Taian that the natives are more conducive to joining his empire if the recruitment of colonists is not active in the empire. In an attempt to "trick" the natives, a decree is issued to forego the recruitment of colonists and to build a barracks instead. This is met by mixed reactions within the empire, as the populace is concerned that this may affect the expansion and growth of the empire. Hoping his gambit has paid off, orders are sent to the scout to progress into the collection of huts to the west of London. Vindication is achieved when a collection of Jute colonists swear fealty to King Taian. The English colonists praise the wisdom and foresight of their leader and are overjoyed when the previous decree to construct a barracks is revoked and replaced by an request for colonists; 7 applicants are required. The new English settler spies grassland to the north and moves to expand the English influence. Due to the growth of London, a 10% luxury allowance is imposed in an attempt to keep the populace pleased with the royal family.

[Taian]

2900BC - Word is sent to the royal family confirming the surrounding area to in fact be an island. Immediate action is taken to pursue a rapid expansion strategy in order to colonize the island as quickly as possible. Orders are sent to the scout to return to London. The city of Nottingham is founded by the former Jute colonists to the northwest of London, near the northern tip of the island. Construction is begun on a warrior garrison for Nottingham. The first miiltary unit of the English empire has comleted its trek to the capital of London and presents themselves before King Taian. Pleased with the look of the strapping yound lads, King Taian immediately orders them to garrison the capital city. This also allows continued growth of the English treasury by removal of the luxury allowance. Discontentment at the loss of this allowance is mitigated in the populace by the enthrallment with the new military presence in London. Lumber from the eastern forest has now arrived in London and is used to entice colonists to sign up for colonization. The ploy is a success and only 3 additional applicants are required. To prepare for the colonists to travel southeast, the English workers begin construction on an extension of the original road.

2850BC - York has completed a worker who will be responsible for overseeing construction of the great irrigation project. New construction orders are received from London that direct a rapid expansion plan. Recruitment posters go out in the city of York for colonists. 15 applicants are required.

2750BC - The first domestic group of colonists leave London in search of fertile lands to expland the English empire. Thanks to completion of the road to the east of London, arrival at a suitable site is expected quickly. A new set of recruitment posters are circulated in London searching for more colonists. 10 applicants required. Construction on the great irrigation project from the north is begun. Plans are to meet up halfway and begin irrigating following road completion.

2710BC - Orders go out to the English scout to patrol the area as required and ensure that all available area has been unearthed (so ends the saga of the English scouts...for now...).

2630BC - Hastings is founded to the southeast of London at the northern edge of the desert. Just out of reach are 2 fish and 1 whale. Expansion of the borders is a priority. A military garrison is begun in Hastings.

2470BC - Nottingham has completed its first garrison unit. Due to the lack of high production nearby, orders are issued for citizens willing to participate in a work squard; 5 volunteers needed.

2430BC - A second group of colonists set out from London with plans to start a city on the fertile plains of the Thames to the south. A second garrison unit is begun in London in preparation for larger growth.

2310BC - The second group of military units is commissioned in London. Growth plans are continued with a request for colonists; 8 applicants required. Upon further review, the English colonists decide to found a new city in the jungle southwest of London with the whales just out of reach. While not as fertile as their initial site, the English settlers don't shun a challenge and found the city with a long term vision in mind.

2270BC - A work unit is commissioned in Nottingham. Thrilled with the idea of increasing productivity in the surrounding area, King Taian sends orders to continue producing workers at this city until the order is rescinded. The worker proceeds to the northeast of the city to provide a mine and road for the citizens of Nottingham. Canterbury founded in the jungle southwest of London. Warrior work is begun.

2230BC - Hastings produces a warrior to garrison the town. Construction is begun on a worker to aid in the great irrigation project. York sends out a settlement expedition, having received sufficient volunteers to warrant the trek. Planned settlement point is northeast of York near 2 fish and 1 whale. Construction is now begun on warrior units to patrol the surrounding area.

[Taian]

Looking back, that was an amazing lucky first few turns. 2 settlers out of 3 huts; I've either got about 10 horseshoes weighing me down or I'm lagging behind the rest of the civs by a fair bit

I haven't got writing yet, but I'm 2 turns away from it. Next up will be map making and hopefully snag the Great Lighthouse. Thanks to everyone who set up the game. Should keep me busy over the summer....

[vmxa1]

Nice job and well written.