allying

[chipsdw]

I need help allying. I've been playing for a week everyday for 3 hours straight,and i've only gotten 2 allys. Are there any better ways then giving them all my gold and ask them again and again and again?

[J Bytheway]

I'm no expert on the subject, but since everyone else seems to be ignoring this forum (Seems like half the posts in the last week have been mine ) I'll say:

Don't waste all your gold on gifts - it's probably better to spend it on military to crush those who look with disdain upon your aid, and I've never had more than two allies - that's all you can realistically expect, especially on higher difficulty levels.

John

[Dictatress]

getting allies

Here's a sure way to get allies:

I'm assuming you have the most powerful civilization. If you don't, nobody will listen you.
Conquer a neighbor. Nothing impresses opponents like "So-and-so have been utterly defeated by So-and-so." Keep a firm tone in negotiations, but don't be aggressive. Build the Philosopher's Stone and exchange for all advances you don't know. The AIs value nothing as much as advances. Don't ask for an alliance until you build Forbidden City. Since most nations will begin to like you, exchange maps with all of them. Then wait for a few turns so your intentions are not too obvious. Ask each for an alliance. You might get only two or three at first, but that's normal. Continue trading advances. You might also give them some primitive advances as a gift. The AIs love that. Always wait, let's say, 10 turns or so before asking for an alliance again. Remember to keep your economy strong, or you will not be respected. Once again, nothing works like gifts of advances. I usually shower my opponents with them when they get too far behind, and it has never failed to bring me hordes of allies, sometimes even all nations of the world.

[jpww]

This is a really cute thread

What's the use of nurturing alliances?

The AI is hardly a worthy adversary

[Dictatress]

why alliances?

I agree that alliances are not vital to success. However, it's absolutely certain that you will be the most hated person in the world by the time Modern Age comes round. If you want to have a reasonable degree of security, sign as many alliances as possible. This will make the AI think twice before stabbing you in the back. If you're bent on conquering the world, like I am, you need alliances to decrease the odds of another nation opening a second front in your undefended areas. Alliances are not vital, but they certainly are helpful.