Civilization (1)

Here's what happened in the 2nd half of HL and HBs first run through of civilization. HL continued using her big coin lead to tech up and build up her army. It became evident to her that she needed to do something about HB's relentless culture engine or he would soon run all the way up the culture track. She got workshop to increase her production, and tech'd her artillery and mounted up to 3, and her infantry up to 4. She also tech'd her stacking limit up to 6 to prepare for an attack... but would it be too late?

Through the use of democracy, and his 3 wonders, HB was gaining 5 trade and 4 culture at the start of every turn. HB also had 3 cities. One would collect incense (instantly converted to 7 culture) and his capital would devote to arts for 5 culture every turn. In his front line city, he built up his army just in case HL made her move.

In the end, HL couldn't make an attack before HB won a culture victory. 21 culture and 25 trade per turn proved to be too powerful. HL did make it close though, she had 12 coins and only 2 techs remaining for a tech victory.

In summary, we both played a good first game. Some strategic mistakes we made include HB's wasting of incense for 3 culture early in the game and HLs poor usage of her scout and lack of 3rd city.