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Originally posted by David Murray
But I still think that a lot of the game comes down to luck. Other than starting position, things such as resources, outcomes of barbarian villages, combat results (esp. when fighting units with similar stats), proximity of other civs, etc can't be determined by skill.
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But they can all be heavily influenced by skill, and for the very best players (of which I am not included), getting stuck with the worst variables of all these factors can all be overcome through skill and tactics.
The ability to most efficiently use the available terrain is of huge importance to your eventual success - knowing how to employ your worker and your citizens is a somewhat mundane (to some) learning process, but essential.
Your skill at effective expansion (peacefully and militarily)and controlling a variety of terrain types is one of the most important skills in regards to resource acquisition; your diplomatic skills and ability to trade for them are another.
Barbarians and combat require foresight, and require you to use your foresight wisely. As the boy scouts say - be prepared (and oftentimes be prepared for the worst.)
How you deal with an aggressive neighbor who starts very close to you is a measure of your player skills as well - diplomacy, trade, and military prowess all play a role.
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But I don't feel that any amount of strategy will make up for some of the parts of Civ3 which are ostensibly unduly influenced by luck and randomness.
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You say you've spent time in the strategy forum - just in case you missed the thread, check out how an amazingly skilled player overcomes an extraordinarily daunting start on Diety, and ulitmately plays the game out to a win. Click
HERE.
Catt