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1. The Mongols: From Genghis to Kubilai Khan by Harlan Thompson. It is the only scenario that is laid out at such a great scale to cover all of Asia, and still does it faithfully. Despite the fact that many scenarios have big scale, this is one of the very few ones that succeeds in making it accurate at least most of the time.
2. Alba de America by Jesús Balsinde. In general the same as the "Mongols" one; it depicts the entire world later to be known as "Latin America" with the basic methods given by the game (no fancy multiple rules, events, etc.) and still provides major variety.
3. Imperium Romanum by Bernd Brosing. This one unfortunately lacks the faithfulness in these areas; I just somehow miss the panoramic view of the ancient Mediterranean world, despite that all civs are used for this. It is very strong in other aspects however. It does have faithfulness in depicting the rise of the Romans. It's one of the few scenarios that has you start with as little as one city and a couple of legionnaires, and makes you feel, at least at certain times, that you are tracing the path of the Romans. It also has some of the most beautiful artwork I've ever seen for a Civ2 scenario.
4. Of Celts&Iberians by Jesús Balsinde. Well, you're just conquering one province as the Romans, but it's tough as hell and by the end of it, you've got the feeling you leas your legions to glory. Superb.
5. Ancient Empires: The End of the Bronze Age by Paul "Kull" Cullivan. It is a wonderful depiction of the shifting powers of the ancient orient. You really get the feeling you are experiencing the history you have read in so many books. At a certain time I thought the Hittites would be the greatest dominating power on the map, but I was stabbed in the back by the Babylonians after I had conquered Hattusa. Historical accuracy in another shape. You may not witness the true empires coming to their true glory, but you certainly witness the way other empires did it in reality.
6. The Quest for El Dorado by Jesús Balsinde. This is the most athmospheric scenario I have seen to date, and I am always weeping when I see that the movie with Klaus Kinski mentioned in the readme is running on T.V. but at moments when I just can't watch it. This is the perfect quest&adventure scenario. It is not as monumental as 'Spartacus' for example, but it is well-made in every single aspect.
7. Hellas by John Ellis. While this scenario suffers a bit by the scope and scale it is layed out, it is fun. Unfortunately, it's a bit too easy and hard to get in to at first.
8. The War of 1812 by Tecumseh. It's well-made, fun, and technically innovative. It also is the only scenario I know of that has London, Ontario on the map (hey- I lived there for three years).
9. Cross&Crescent by Bernd Brosing. A good medieval simulation. Good, not perfect, IMHO.
10. 2194 days of war by Capt. Nemo. In fact, a couple of others would propably come before that if I was honest, but I did want to explain why this is my favorite WW2 scenario. Game-wise it's not overdone, not so brutally detailed as many others are. It is large-scale, which is good, as it gives variety to the game. You aren't confronted with any sort of propaganda, even if it's just 'for the flavor' as in other scenarios, as you are allowed to choose your side. I have problems with choosing Germany and the USSR alike, for given reasons. In my opinion, it's the perfect WW2 scenario. For someone who dislikes WW2 scenarios at least.
2. Alba de America by Jesús Balsinde. In general the same as the "Mongols" one; it depicts the entire world later to be known as "Latin America" with the basic methods given by the game (no fancy multiple rules, events, etc.) and still provides major variety.
3. Imperium Romanum by Bernd Brosing. This one unfortunately lacks the faithfulness in these areas; I just somehow miss the panoramic view of the ancient Mediterranean world, despite that all civs are used for this. It is very strong in other aspects however. It does have faithfulness in depicting the rise of the Romans. It's one of the few scenarios that has you start with as little as one city and a couple of legionnaires, and makes you feel, at least at certain times, that you are tracing the path of the Romans. It also has some of the most beautiful artwork I've ever seen for a Civ2 scenario.
4. Of Celts&Iberians by Jesús Balsinde. Well, you're just conquering one province as the Romans, but it's tough as hell and by the end of it, you've got the feeling you leas your legions to glory. Superb.
5. Ancient Empires: The End of the Bronze Age by Paul "Kull" Cullivan. It is a wonderful depiction of the shifting powers of the ancient orient. You really get the feeling you are experiencing the history you have read in so many books. At a certain time I thought the Hittites would be the greatest dominating power on the map, but I was stabbed in the back by the Babylonians after I had conquered Hattusa. Historical accuracy in another shape. You may not witness the true empires coming to their true glory, but you certainly witness the way other empires did it in reality.
6. The Quest for El Dorado by Jesús Balsinde. This is the most athmospheric scenario I have seen to date, and I am always weeping when I see that the movie with Klaus Kinski mentioned in the readme is running on T.V. but at moments when I just can't watch it. This is the perfect quest&adventure scenario. It is not as monumental as 'Spartacus' for example, but it is well-made in every single aspect.
7. Hellas by John Ellis. While this scenario suffers a bit by the scope and scale it is layed out, it is fun. Unfortunately, it's a bit too easy and hard to get in to at first.
8. The War of 1812 by Tecumseh. It's well-made, fun, and technically innovative. It also is the only scenario I know of that has London, Ontario on the map (hey- I lived there for three years).
9. Cross&Crescent by Bernd Brosing. A good medieval simulation. Good, not perfect, IMHO.
10. 2194 days of war by Capt. Nemo. In fact, a couple of others would propably come before that if I was honest, but I did want to explain why this is my favorite WW2 scenario. Game-wise it's not overdone, not so brutally detailed as many others are. It is large-scale, which is good, as it gives variety to the game. You aren't confronted with any sort of propaganda, even if it's just 'for the flavor' as in other scenarios, as you are allowed to choose your side. I have problems with choosing Germany and the USSR alike, for given reasons. In my opinion, it's the perfect WW2 scenario. For someone who dislikes WW2 scenarios at least.
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