[Freeciv] Re: Technology

["Per I. Mathisen" <per@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 13 Apr 2003 soeren.d.schulze@xxxxxx wrote:
> When I start a game, I build settlers in every city as described in every
> tutorial. I use them to build cities that do not overlap. When my island is
> full of them, I build buildings and some wonders and discover the sea with the
> ships I can build. Butmy AI opponent always builds wonders before because I
> discover technology too slow. I do everything for my technology, but the AI is
> always faster. So sometime the AI comes and attacks my cities that have very
> old units succesfully. What can I do to discover technology faster?

Build cities closer, and try to build your first cities near whales. Go
straight for Republic. Build cities overseas. Use generator 2. Libraries
are good, but only when you have more than 4 science. Always set max
science in tax rates.

  - Per