Noob question about AI and diplomacy

[llamabeast]

Have you tried the no independents mods or maps Edratman? They force the AIs to build national troops only, which tends to increase the quality of their troops loads.

[Edratman]

I haven't tried the no independents games because I like using independents myself. Some are pretty cool.

I'll go out of my way to conquer Amazon provinces because of the sacred troops and the same with giants because I like giant commanders and give them the bow of lightening with the strength enhancing boots and bracers if I can. Too bad they are not more common. They are not quite as good as the etheral crossbow, but you can do them earlier and they fire every turn.

That does raise a question, is there anyway to alter the ratio of human/non-human independents? I seem to get a much higher ration of human independents in my current map series. Based on Gandalf's advice, I make custom maps, (trying to do this from memory) 3000 X 2400 resolution, 350 to 400 provinces, mountains 95, ruggedness 85, water 15
rivers about 300. Are these settings a factor?

[Kristoffer O]

There are more nonhumans and barbarians and stuff in the early era IIRC.

[Edratman]

I've been trying to figure it out for a while, but now I give up. What does IIRC mean?

[Jazzepi]

If I Remember Correctly. AFAIK.



JAzzepi

[Edratman]

Jazzepi said:
If I Remember Correctly. AFAIK.



JAzzepi

Thanks. The clever reply was noted. Believe it or not, I tried looking it up in the abbreviations in the back of the manual.

It's obvious to me that I'm a bit behind the curve on the acronym usage.

[Lazy_Perfectionist]

We're all a little behind the curve when a new acronym spreads like plague. Happy to clarify any I know, but here's a undependable, but handy resource:
www.urbandictionary.com
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=afaik

IMO, its a great site.