So, I finished up the game I was talking about yesterday with a cultural victory, as I wanted. Then there may have been another game, I don’t remember. Right now, though, I’m playing as the Chinese.

Civilization Revolution

The start of the game - a world of possibilities!

I got my least favourite starting position – a fairly small island. That means that to expand, I need to ferry units over the water in boats. Obvious enough, maybe, but it’s a pain. On the plus side, it means it’s easier to defend the core of my empire. On the minus side, getting units to reinforce my overseas holdings takes ages. I’ve got to what seems to be a big continent now and Shanghai is right between two saber-rattling civs who hate me. I’m trying to build up my forces to keep Shanghai safe, but I’m wondering if it wouldn’t be best just to give up and try to turn my starting island into a scientific research centre. Tricky decisions ahead. (Though as I’m only playing on Warlord difficulty – the second difficulty level – it’s going to be easier than it otherwise would be. I should probably step up another level soon, as I never actually lose a game right now.)