Republic commerce bonus?

[pedrojedi]

Never went to the editor; it scares me a lot. But I do remember the extra food production, on a manual, or perhaps a dream, or another Civ. Well, maybe it's another false memory they've put on me. B@$#*%&s!!

[Cerbykins]

Agricultural trait perhaps? (centre tile only afaik, and deserts)

[Tripledoc]

I agree with master marcus that monarchy is now the strongest government in Civ3.

A good strategy is simply to beeline for monarchy, switch, acumulate money, and simply stay there for the rest of the game.

The republic is simply too expensive in terms of military and worker expenditure.

However a golden age in republic can be a powerful tool to gain a tech lead I have found.

[Cerbykins]

Tried that, in fact - did it for ages. But if you know how to do so, you can have your wars AND the extra commerce from republic. Of course, you have to make sure you have a BIG pop....loadsa towns just don't cut it