Which Civ is your favorite one?

Lord Merciless · July 19, 2002, 15:43

Well?

Mine is China since their militaristic and industrious trait fits my style the best.

Incan_Warrior · July 19, 2002, 16:14

I believe this is only the 42nd version of this poll, but what the hell.

Aztec. The Jaguar warrior will swarm over your civ and consume you. Mwaha. ha.

Lord Merciless · July 19, 2002, 16:23

I haven't seen any similar polls for several weeks so I decide to give it a try.

Yeah, Jaguar Warriors are useful, but only if you start next to a bunch of AI civs with no early age UUs. What happens if you end up on an island?

Besides, I hate the Aztec civ with a passion. Their culture was one of the most evil and repugnant cultures in world history.

Arrian · July 19, 2002, 16:34

Japan. Similar to China, actually, but I'm one of those who gives the slight edge to Religious over Industrious (by a nose). I like China as well, and have been experimenting with the Aztecs.

I also like the Egyptians, but I've been seduced by the power of the Dark Side (read: Great Leaders).

-Arrian

frostycreep · July 19, 2002, 16:37

thanks to the patch comercial isnt a bad trait anymore. Id have to say i like the Romans.

Lord Merciless · July 19, 2002, 16:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Arrian
Japan. Similar to China, actually, but I'm one of those who gives the slight edge to Religious over Industrious (by a nose). I like China as well, and have been experimenting with the Aztecs.

I also like the Egyptians, but I've been seduced by the power of the Dark Side (read: Great Leaders).

-Arrian

I'm very torn between choosing Japanese or Chinese. Religious is a very good trait, too, but in the end I see that I prefer industrious a little bit more.

Like you, I'm GL junkie. I have generated 11 GLs so far in my game as Chinese by 1778.

Purple · July 21, 2002, 15:25

My favorite traits are Religious (for faster culture growth and anarchy-free change of government) and Industrious (for worker speed), so that would point toward Egypt.

However, I haven't played more than two full games, from start to finish, with each Civ, so it's really hard to say which I like best.

What I really like is the challenge of having to shift mental gears when I start a new game playing as a Civ totally different from the previous.

trickey · July 25, 2002, 10:55

Greece. The hoplite allows you to expand very far in the ancient ages without worry of someone declraring war on you.

al-Apolyton · July 25, 2002, 12:54

The Persians are my favourite for some good reason that I haven't discovered yet. The UU perhaps.

johncmcleod · July 25, 2002, 17:13

I don't judge civs on how good they are or their UU, I just like them because I like them. The Zulu are my favorite. Here are my top six:

1. Zulu
2. Iroquois
3. Persia
4. Babylon
5. Germany (I like them quite a bit less than Babylon)
6. China (I don't like them nearly as much as Germany)

Gangerolf · July 25, 2002, 17:25

Egypt, 'cause they are Religious + Industrious

trickey · July 26, 2002, 11:10

I also like the japs.

The Puny Celt · July 29, 2002, 03:13

Egyptian because:
a) my most memorable game so far was with the Egyptians
b) I'm only managing to win a quarter of the games I've played, but all three times I played Egyptians I won - so those traits must suit my style of play.

justp370 · July 29, 2002, 03:21

romans

because they have roman legionares.
they are tough fighters..

Andemagne · August 3, 2002, 18:02

Greeks. (wonder how many times I have allready told this

)

Anodyne · August 3, 2002, 18:41

Quote:

Originally posted by johncmcleod
I don't judge civs on how good they are or their UU, I just like them because I like them.

Exactly.

My favourites are Russia, India and China.

Adagio · August 4, 2002, 06:26

*Searching for the option: Random*

Hey, where's that option...can't seem to find my favorite one...Random is a really great Civ...

Anodyne · August 4, 2002, 12:16

ADG> You're right, too. Most of the time I pick Random. It's always fun to try new ones.

sabrewolf · August 4, 2002, 16:28

persians:
have best trait (industrious) and good 2nd trait.
UU (immortal (iron working), 4|2|1) comes at a good time on small to standard maps: i mostly conquer my 2-3 nearest rivals with about 10-15 immortals (+1 spearman per captured city). GA helps getting in the replacements for the (very few) lost units.

ThaddeusAlexander · October 10, 2002, 23:22

Gotta go France!

Musketeers are great for counter attacking knights and even cavalry, and you can switch tactics with them relatively fast.

I love industrious civs ... I think its the best advance for a number of reasons I don't want to flood this thread with. And commercial civs start one step closer to libraries and more importantly, the republic. Since I start with masonry too, I can start building those wonderful pyraminds quickly without going against my quest for the republic.

However, I kinda wish I could trade the Commercial with Religious for the French.. Egypt is a close second of mine. I studied French history in university as side courses for a few years and I think they deserve to be more of a religious/industrious civ.

And finally, I just like them!

Is that so bad? I just change the colour before the game to either the light blue or the orange they add as extra colours...

Just my two cents

Cheers
~Thadalex

justp370 · October 11, 2002, 00:36

i like civ2 and civ3 my favourite nation is romans
china,japan

ThaddeusAlexander · October 11, 2002, 14:09

Or maybe my own civ, the Canadians! I know exactly what our UU should be ...

(thats a clue)

okay i'm

... better get back to my diety game and pray i don't get killed

Cheers
~Thadalex

Finvola · November 11, 2002, 18:32

I'm quite fond of the Babs these days. I also like the Americans. I have done very well with those Civs

Serb · November 13, 2002, 02:15

Russia.

Comrade Tribune · November 19, 2002, 16:02

Japanese. Temples, Great Leaders, Samurai... What more could you wish?

GhengisFarb™ · November 21, 2002, 22:05

Of the old classics I would have to say the Iroquois.

Odin · November 21, 2002, 23:31

Persia. Industrious + Religious is a killer combo and the Immortal is good at slaughtering horsemen before they reach my cities and are good at conque... umm... resorce securing.

Other favs:

2. Egypt
3. Greece
4. Mexico (Aztecs)
5. Rome

Lord Merciless · November 21, 2002, 23:46

Persia is Industrious/Scientific.

Carver · November 22, 2002, 01:57

From that list, probably China for the 3 move Rider. Post-PTW, I would go with Carthage; that 2/3/1 Mercinary rocks, I just don't like the early Golden Age. The defense of a Hoplite with 2 attack ...yeah.

HAND · November 28, 2002, 17:24

Egyptians for me, the ultmate builders civ! Aztecs are my second chioce, if i feel like roasting the neighbours