Adventure 42 - Joy to the World

[Griselda]

It seems like we've had a game by that title before, but I can't find it! In any case, enjoy.

[VoiceOfUnreason]

OK, this variant is going to take some thinking about.

[Cyneheard]

Agreed, this should be an interesting one. Maybe I'll actually finish the game this time, with Winter Break upcoming.

Game mechanics questions:
1) First-religion spread: I know a connection to the holy city is necessary, but how likely is a spread on a given turn, assuming the connection exists?

2) Missionary failure rates: What exactly are the failure rates for spreading a religion to a city that already has 1-6 religions?

And T-Hawk finally gets his seven-headed Hydra. The Greatest Person

[VoiceOfUnreason]

Agreed, this should be an interesting one. Maybe I'll actually finish the game this time, with Winter Break upcoming.

Game mechanics questions:
1) First-religion spread: I know a connection to the holy city is necessary, but how likely is a spread on a given turn, assuming the connection exists?

2) Missionary failure rates: What exactly are the failure rates for spreading a religion to a city that already has 1-6 religions?

And T-Hawk finally gets his seven-headed Hydra. The Greatest Person

There's a Vocum on Religion Mechanics over at CFC.

[T-hawk]

This stuff isn't hard to find... (edit: but hard to find faster than Voice )

http://www.civfanatics.com/civ4/strategy/religions.php

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread...ost4624717

Sure, anyone can create a seven-headed hydra in Worldbuilder.

[MyOtherCar]

Is there any bonus for connecting the most ''red nosed Rudolf's"?

[LKendter]

Wow - first time in ages I am tempted to play...

[Whosit]

I second Cyneheard: I might be able to finish this game! It looks interesting. I wonder if anyone will manage to get all 7 shrines. That could be fantastic . . . . Saladin's unique building also seems like a good fit for this scenario.

[T-hawk]

Aha, I was wondering what purpose Saladin would serve here. Spiritual is natural, but Protective is useless at Prince difficulty. And the famed Islamic leader of Arabia in a game themed for the Christian holiday season? But the Madrassa makes a perfect fit. (Library that allows two priest specialists.)

[Arathorn]

Ah...a game at my difficulty level just when I'm coming back into Civ4. I'll have to try this one out.

Probably won't win (on any level), but it should be a LOT of fun.