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HUGE change to RAs, can't say I hate the idea though, but ya, this pretty much kills RA block strategies. (I'm happy about this change, even if I was getting a good handle on it)
NC start got kicked in the groin. (Tech required moved to philosophy and reduced the base science by 2, getting it will still be good, but rushing it on one city will probably not be worth it)
But ya, changes are huge <.<.
Can't say I see anything terrible, but ya, going to be reworking strats a ton! <.<
They kinda killed the obvious good strats and buffed broken stuff. Ottomans and Germans aren't going to be the laughing stocks anymore that's for sure. Heck, Ottomans might now be one of my favorites for any maps with decent amount of water.
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On June 20 2011 22:55 Furycrab wrote:HUGE change to RAs, can't say I hate the idea though, but ya, this pretty much kills RA block strategies. (I'm happy about this change, even if I was getting a good handle on it) NC start got kicked in the groin. (Tech required moved to philosophy and reduced the base science by 2, getting it will still be good, but rushing it on one city will probably not be worth it) But ya, changes are huge <.<. Can't say I see anything terrible, but ya, going to be reworking strats a ton! <.< They kinda killed the obvious good strats and buffed broken stuff. Ottomans and Germans aren't going to be the laughing stocks anymore that's for sure. Heck, Ottomans might now be one of my favorites for any maps with decent amount of water.
I'm a huge fan of playing with Barbarians on Raging... regardless of map size, land type, and leader I am assigned. IT looks like I can't play a game passed Emperor with Raging Barbarians if Montezuma with Honor policy is playing against me ><
I never rushed Great Library -> NC, but since reading this thread I've been experimenting with it but I still considering rush the Great Pyramids tech straight to Civil Service to be a better investment and I'm sad that it's nerfed now as the 50% + 25% from Citizenship was incredibly convenient but 25% + 25% will hopefully still be just as good considering the changes they made to some of the tile improvements.
I'm glad they've made a lot of changes regarding the Honor and Autocracy policy, City Defenses, and Combat in general as the changes in the AI only making units based on threat levels sort of gives more power to backstabbing an AI and reduces the chances of being overwhelmed when starting war due to the AI already having a large army for no reason but I think the trade off is being more likely to lose due to a Diplomatic or Cultural victory since the AI is going to have more money to spend on City States and Buildings if they aren't pressured to make units.
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With the new changes to the Honor Policy, we might want to go complete warmonger on our next game on the next patch!
Honor
-Honor Opener now additionally provides Culture for each barbarian killed.
-Warrior Code now also gives 15% melee unit production.
-Military Caste now provides +1 Happiness and +2 Culture for each city with a garrison.
-Professional Army now reduces cost of upgrading units by 33% and provides +1 Happiness per defensive building (Walls, Castle, Arsenal, Military base).
-Honor Finisher: Grants gold for each enemy unit killed.
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Any chance anybody is gonna play this next round in the next few weeks? =D
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Seems like the thread is a little dead. Anyone still around?
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Come on guys, we are following this! Please update 
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Haha, I think writ forgot to delegate a turn, (that or he expected us to go with the List and Casta fell asleep at the wheel).
With the new patch coming up, I think most of us are just waiting. <.< The patch does some fairly significant changes and while the save files are supposed to still work, the balance changes are going to be effective immediately where the most notable changes will be to happiness and Social policies which could potentially kick a good game in the guts. 
Patch is supposed to be end of June/Early July. If we don't finish this game, pretty sure we will start a new one after.
P.S.: I think I have time either this evening or tomorrow evening (EST) for a 40 turn set.
Edit: Patch is out! haha
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Should we start a new game?
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Blazinghand
United States25550 Posts
Yes. I'm super excited for this new patch
Do we know who can start it?
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Just say if you need a new save file, tho, I won't be able to make you one until tommorow after work, wich will be in about 20 hours or so.
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Blazinghand
United States25550 Posts
A new save file would be great, when you get the chance. Too bad about the NC nerf though
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GUYS, THE TIME I SPENT
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ
Y U NO USE MONGOL GAME
It was the most smooth start ever
Patch coming though...It's okay. If you guys really want to start a new game, lets make it Immortal IMO.
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Blazinghand
United States25550 Posts
That is the best of all possible face/emoticons. Is it possible to bring the Mongol Game into the new patch? Like, is everything forwards-compatible? because if so there's no need to restart.
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Yes it is, it is the save I got from Danjoh awhile back while we were still doing our China game. So it's all good and proper. Maybe we can finish it before the patch?
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Blazinghand
United States25550 Posts
oh uh I think the patch already happened?
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Yes,
patch happened, best chance you have is to either continue with the current game or start with the first save (the one after creation)
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Curious why you were warned.
Btw Civ 5 and all DLCs are 33% off atm.
Steam deals are always a different beast, so I don't know if on some day it will be cheaper, but I'd keep an eye on this for sure... I'm likely picking up Civ packs... So I won't be able to make the initial save files after this week  .
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Blazinghand
United States25550 Posts
Erm... yeah so it turns out I'm going to not have an internet connection for exactly 14 days starting today. (( Remove me from the rotation for now. I'm really sorry about that. When I get back I'm TOTALLY in though.
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On July 01 2011 04:41 Blazinghand wrote:Erm... yeah so it turns out I'm going to not have an internet connection for exactly 14 days starting today. (( Remove me from the rotation for now. I'm really sorry about that. When I get back I'm TOTALLY in though.
=( Guess I'm up, day off tomorrow, I'll get it done before I go use my excuse to get drunk card.
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