Replying to Eauxps:
Maybe the cold climate setting has changed the copper distribution, compared to previous seasons? I am not sure of all the effects that cold climate has.
The lack of the usual deity AI starting techs definitely has a big impact. It provides a longer window where AIs will not have the techs to hook up metals, especially for AIs that chase early religion. And in Zara's case it meant no Archery as well, which really hurt him.
The lack of the usual deity AI starting techs definitely has a big impact. It provides a longer window where AIs will not have the techs to hook up metals, especially for AIs that chase early religion. And in Zara's case it meant no Archery as well, which really hurt him.