13-01-2002 17:26									#1
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right, i used to play civ 2 a lot. but i only ever played it on chieftain, because i never had the guts to go up a level. so now i have civ 3, and have played it in chieftain a few times,i was thinking of going to regent. does this make the game a lot harder?

Also, is REX a good tactic? and i have this thing where i fear using any military power whatsoever. should i fear war? I just have this fear i am going to get whupped.

Anyway, thanks a lot.

	13-01-2002 21:26									#2
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quote: Originally posted by Lewk right, i used to play civ 2 a lot. but i only ever played it on chieftain, because i never had the guts to go up a level. so now i have civ 3, and have played it in chieftain a few times,i was thinking of going to regent. does this make the game a lot harder? Also, is REX a good tactic? and i have this thing where i fear using any military power whatsoever. should i fear war? I just have this fear i am going to get whupped. Anyway, thanks a lot.

In Civ I & II, I've always played at the Regent equivalent, and for the most part I've always been assured of coming out on top in the end, and getting most of the Wonders. But with this version, it's a whole new ball game. I actually have to work hard to stay on top, if I can even get there. I always seem to be outnumbered/outsized, and usually end up taking a sound beating in any war. So yes, it is harder. But it's also the level where there's no bonuses/restrictions for either the player or the AI.

As for REX, it's about the only tactic to use really. The AI tries to expand so rapidly, you have to hussle in order to keep up. It helps a lot if you can expand right in front of him/her and cut off the opportunity for further expansion. But forget about building units in them, just cultural improvements and courthouses. Reinforce from your main empire.

	14-01-2002 00:00									#3
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Ah thanks. im rubbish at these games though, i always come out at the end as "the pathetic"

	14-01-2002 00:24									#4
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Does difficulty have anything to do with your ranking at the end? I conquered the world on chieftan and I was ranked 3rd fro mthe bottom.

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I think it must do.

	14-01-2002 03:33									#6
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Lewk.

Why not just start a war, just for the hell of it? Do something, judge results, do something a bit different, etc. In the end you may loose your first war (and second, maybe). So what? Regard those games as trainers or simulations. ie your training yourself. In a trainer, reloading autosaves is no big deal. It is for training right?

They did do a good job for the AI at war, but any committed player should be able to figure out how to best it. After all, it will not change, but you will as you learn. That is your advantage. That is what Soren cannot overcome (yet).

This reminds me of that scene in a Conan movie. What gives the most pleasure? To crush the enemy, drive them before you and to hear the lamentations of their women. Think happy thoughts.

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	14-01-2002 06:49									#7
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They ripped that line off from Ghengis Khan.

	14-01-2002 20:03									#8
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I started a war against the romans, and wiped them out. but then, i was on chieftain. i was playing as the aztecs.

i learned this.

Impi warriors are rubbish offensive, but good defence
Archers are good offence but rubbish defence
Swordsmen are average offence and defence


they are the only 3 units i used. am i correct? have i learned?

	14-01-2002 21:07									#9
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Try using veteran Horsemen exclusively next time. Make sure to build up a sizeable force before attacking (and don't attack the Zulu's). In any non-Zulu war, horsemen are by far the most effective units in my experience. Later on in the game, upgrade them to Knights, and then Calvary.

	14-01-2002 22:07									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Lewk I started a war against the romans, and wiped them out. but then, i was on chieftain. i was playing as the aztecs. i learned this. Impi warriors are rubbish offensive, but good defence Archers are good offence but rubbish defence Swordsmen are average offence and defence they are the only 3 units i used. am i correct? have i learned?

Archers aren't bad if you stick them up in a mountain, especially against Barbarians. I generally use them just for lookouts.

	14-01-2002 23:20									#11
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hah i said i as playing as z\tecs, im actually playing zulu, hehe.
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	15-01-2002 00:11									#12
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Ah, the Zulu's are the perfect Civ to use for a Horseman rush, as Impies make for great support units. Wasn't sure if you meant Zulu's instead of Aztecs, or Jag Warriors instead of Impies, so included the warning against attacking the Zulu's.

	15-01-2002 02:38									#13
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Aha, thanks to all your help i just successfully trok out the babylonians. I'm now on one continent with the persians the only ones left, howeveer theres another 5 civs somewhere, that i cant discover yet due to lack of proper boats. dammit i hate galleys.