Which Civ (again!)

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by Spiffor
We have Numidian Merc from the beginning or almost, it's better than the pikeman without requiring Iron. Basically, the merc gives us a way to survive without Iron until the age of gunpowder.

Good point.

[ZargonX]

And, in all truth, I find the Merc to be pretty effective right up through Riflemen. Musketmen are nice and all, but it's much cheaper to build a massive wall of Mercs, and just as effective in most cases.

[Kloreep]

My first post in the forum! Woohoo!

I'm torn between Egypt (Great attributes, but the UU won't really help defend us), Greece (not so great but awesome UU), and Carthage (good stats and UU, but it sounds like we'll need to pay for it).

I really want to say Greece, but that would mean foregoing industrious. Argh. How bad do you all think that would really be?

[Odin]

I know Kloreep, those hoplites are tempting but we need the industrial trait too.

C'mon Hannabal, lets go bonk some heads!

[Sharpe]

Since this is my first post as well:

Hi everyone !

For curiousity I would prefer one of the new PTW civs.

My first choice would have been the Ottomans, due to their scientific trait along with the vital Industrialist trait.

But since that is taken, I would say Carthage or Egypt would be fine.

Admittedly though the Egyptian UU is not very useful and I wonder whether having a golden age that early might be very productive.

If our builder strategy plans come to fruition, we will be a major shield and commerce power by the middle ages and industrial eras and a golden age then would be really productive!

My only concern about dealing for Carthage with the role-playing team is the possibility that they are "playing" with us - that they really have selected another civ and are trying to get what they can from us at no cost to them...

That being said, the deal seems fair , but only if they are willing to also not declare war on us by 1000 AD as well.

[lmtoops]

I vote for Carthage or Ottoman. I'm leaning for Ottoman because their UU is great offensive weapon. Also because they are new.

Carthage is great with their new UU. Either one would be good. If we are worried about early defense; Carthage would be the logical choice.

I voted for Carthage (I conservative by nature) and second is Ottoman.