Such high cost is often met with meager reward City States seldom have access to resources that a large, militant empire does not already have or could not take from a less defensible neighboring Civilization. These tiny territories are highly secure and the cost of besieging them often proves expensive in gold, production, and soldiers.
Ships also move faster than troops, and can begin hammering a city’s defenses long before the army arrives, making the final push far easier.Ĭonquest of City States is not necessary for a Domination Victory, and aggression against them should usually be avoided. Forcing your enemies to defend on water as well as land takes some pressure off of the army and opens up new tactical possibilities. If possible, a large and powerful fleet of ships should also be built as it can be tremendously helpful. These units, perhaps more than any, are pivotal to your success in conquering enemy cities. Upgrading your catapults to trebuchets, your trebuchets to cannon, and your cannon to artillery should be a major priority. Fringe cities on the other hand, are likely to be perpetually beleaguered, until they too can be insulated by your foreign conquests and cease to be border towns.Īn important factor in this victory path is developing your siege units faster than your enemies develope their cities’ defenses. Your capital, insulated by miles and miles of your own territory, will be difficult for invaders to reach. With pervasive development plans aimed at Science and Production, your Civilization will effortlessly become a frontrunner in both pursuits. Additionally, your cities will often be underdeveloped, with their production being focused on soldiers rather than buildings.īut as you gradually accumulate a huge landmass and the accompanying resources, your empire will surpass all others in sheer potential. Almost all of your gold will have to be allocated to the army, and extra funds will usually be hard to come by. Consequently, they will often bind together against you. Other Civilizations will likely object to the conquest of their neighbors and catch on to your longterm aims. In many ways, a Domination Victory is the opposite of a Diplomatic Victory expect few allies, if any, and many enemies. Despite the appealing simplicity however, it has a number of disadvantages. It is the most direct, no-nonsense pursuit to victory, and can be achieved far sooner than other paths. Find out how you can publish your own writing here!ĭomination Victory is achieved by conquering the original capitals of all other Civilizations. Community Post: This article was submitted by a member of our community.
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