(August 16th, 2013, 08:49)DMOC Wrote: In my opinion, there are 3 solid choices. We can (1) settle in place, (2) move settler 8 and settle there, or (3) move settler 1-7 and settle there. The first 2 choices let us settle on the first turn and retain all 3 food resources, while the third uses up a turn but may result in a far stronger capital down the road with more land tiles and possibly more forests. The second option loses freshwater, and the third option likely does as well, but since we are Expansive, it's not too bad.
With our traits, we need to get workers and settlers out ASAP.
Edit: By the way, since the last team took the Ragnar/Rome combination and the other team ahead of us took Sumeria during their first pick (and thus must pick a leader), we're basically guaranteed to get the civilization of our choosing. Are we okay with Byzantium? Again, some possible options include Greece, Egypt, Ottoman, or Mayans. To be honest, I still think Byzantium is the best of these options for this particular kind of game.
As for settling, in my opinion, we should decide would be better (2) or (3) and send scout north or east and after decide SIP or move settler.
Choosing civ is totally up to you two. Since you both like Byz, its decided. I kinnda value good starting techs over good UU/UB myself.