Please, could you help a desperate soul?

[Gaius Marius]

With the exception of rivers, the square you are attacking from has no effect on combat resolution. There is no mention of this in the manual, civilopedia, strategy guide, or any of the Firaxis-produced info. I recommend doing a rigorous test if you aren't convinced.

[Jokka das Trevas]

Well, I guess I'll make it my personal superstition, then.

Just started the game again as the indians, and was warrior-rushing the French who made the obvious mistake of starting near me (also, I can't respect a civ who dresses pink ).

Same ol' thing. And it really doesn't seem to be a coded effect on the game: it just happens :P

[Khannalxytys]

also, I can't respect a civ who dresses pink

LOL
u can change civ colour with the civ edit I like the french .. but also can't dig pink... generally i use blue with french ... and orange for germany ..