Overcoming The Worst Start Ever in Civ 6 - Deity Challenge

Is it even possible to win?
In this game of civilization VI, we need to overcome a horrible start. Using the world-builder, we picked a difficult spawn location and added some volcanoes to make it even more challenging. This is going to be quite the game as we try to overcome obstacles to conquer the world.
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#Civ6​ #DeityCiv6​ #Civ6Challenge

[@Ra1_]

Have you ever built the Greek fire boat?

[@XenophonSoulis]

I once set up a game in a Mediterranean map with sea civs and Epic speed and the Dromon was awesome. I conquered Rome with three-tile-range Dromons.

[@tcaut]

Yes it actually helped me win some coastal cities. But not as good as the cavalry units

[@vasslomar904]

Not since civ 3

[@jyutzler]

No but I've bought them from barb camps.

[@Limrick1029]

Really nice +4 era score!

[@EarlSoC]

"TIme to get to Russia, through Poland." A favorite maneuver of many.

[@Myrslokstok]

Yes but don't it is 101 stuff!

[@ryanbarham8464]

I like the idea of a people forced to subsist on an island surrounded by volcanos, becoming super violent out of necessity, and then conquering the rest of the planet the second they escape their hellish starting location.

[@nulnoh219]

Now I hope one of those uncontacted tribes in the Amazon don't find out about the rest of us.

[@kalimdorman]

Be acquainted with "humanity fuck yeah" concept ;)

[@olihenshaw6697]

The targaeryans

[@fdgjffh1963]

The Japanese

[@paranelmanterlyzastratatum885]

Story of the Necrons

[@cee_ves]

“Peace with Rome, yes! Wait, I’m Rome” Happens more than you think

[@Nikolapestanac]

this is secretly the best start if someone is going a domination victory, since its hard to get over a mountain to take the city

[@Vurawn410]

Is it even possible? you couldn’t build a mountain tunnel because you’d need a land tile on the other side of the mountain, and you can’t airdrop directly onto a capital.

[@Idontknowwhattocallmyself]

i think you could damage the city with anything that has 2 range, but untill you get jumping gdr i dont think you could take it

[@Vurawn410]

@@Idontknowwhattocallmyself I don’t think you can fire over a mountain with ranged units, even naval ones.

[@Idontknowwhattocallmyself]

@@Vurawn410 oh, then i guess probably just with nukes+gdr, unless the gdr can jump into the city and stay there to melee attack it

[@asdfqwerty14587]

@@Idontknowwhattocallmyself I think it's close enough to land that you could technically flip the city with loyalty too if you placed your cities as close as possible to it and built up their population a lot.

[@aleksanderborowczak3830]

"Mongolia, you can't fight ships with the cavarly. You're not the french." my god this entire video is a masterpiece

[@winnerwannabe9868]

Yes. I came to the comments for this.

[@conmacmara2743]

@@winnerwannabe9868Was there a specific battle or something?

[@winnerwannabe9868]

@@conmacmara2743 yah. I don't remember much, so if you want to know more, look it up.

[@redyakArt]

@@conmacmara2743from what I recall, a bunch of boats(I think danish?) got stuck because the water around them froze, so a bunch French cavalry tied cloth to their horses hooves to quieten the sound of their hooves against the ice, ran across the ice and took the ships. IIRC it’s the only known occasion of a cavalry attack against a naval force. This may not be entirely accurate but I think that’s what happened.

[@kiren79]

​@@redyakArtDutch*

[@AtomicArtumas]

This is basically like if that one native island that shoots literally anything that comes near it, including boats, drones, etc. with hundreds of arrows, suddenly decided to take over the world... and somehow succeeded.

[@TheeWolfiee1]

The north sentinel island people? Really fascinating story with those people.

[@fernbedek6302]

They did just manage to leapfrog to the iron age recently (thanks to a shipwreck). So… let’s keep an eye on them.

[@rohitpant565]

​@@fernbedek6302boss music plays

[@kgb976]

​@@fernbedek6302Throw a uranium out there and they'll worship it

[@mpgodjr]

@@TheeWolfiee1 I dunno about fascinating. They just weren't interacted with.

[@craig3895]

I love how intensely fast your episodes are.

[@Anvil1137]

Ain't nobody got time for a full PotatoMcWhisky episode.

[@fedggg5481]

3:45 "1380, i think it's about time we figure out what a horse is."

[@mahdmahmud9776]

The volcanoes weren't there to hide the world from you. They were there to keep the world safe from Ere-I mean Basil.

[@axelnovati]

"how's the capital... fixing the harbor as usual" 😂😂😂

[@mrwho995]

This is absolute insanity. I never would have thought it'd be possible to win a challenge like this.

[@adamrajnic5801]

This guy is so underrated it hurts.

[@twojastaraxsxdxd8495]

tri prsta

[@prawtism]

How

[@Tekau1]

10k for a civ creator is pretty good

[@rafaeldossantoscosta9103]

"Here. Have some gold. (I hope you choke with it)" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wiselioness322]

This is hilarious. Subscribed! I just wish you posted more often, your stuff is original and fun. I’d like to see more of it. Great chaotic energy.

[@hargrimza1310]

"You can't fight boats with cavalry, you're not the French" 🤣

[@andreigeralt7321]

I don't even play civ anymore, but I watch your vids since they are so well done, funny, short, concise, love it :)

[@lafireteamplx3400]

Damn, Andrei doesn't EVEN play civ anymore???? Crazy!!

[@owenberland1974]

you deserve so much more attention on the internet

[@samuelhakansson6680]

This is not the worst start. The worst start would be an island on snow, surrounded by ice and thus no way out.

[@ssebasgoo]

I don't think you can win in those conditions.

[@TaranVH]

@@ssebasgoo you could still win a diplomatic victory. Which is why diplo wins are the worst.

[@nicholaschisholm7018]

@@TaranVH you don't even need to found a city for a diplo victory... thespiffingbrit has done some whacky challenges

[@guysmiley4830]

I got a diplo victory in my first game and felt jipped. I immediately loaded a few turns back and sabotaged the statue of liberty. The science win was much more satisfying. I have to go out of my way to not accidently win diplomatically.

[@Jondiceful]

If you had been able to found a religion and unlock Dromons earlier, you could have gone for an early religious victory. But with that start, it's amazing you won at all. Also, for the record, Dromons are effectively just quadriremes with extra range when you are attacking city defenses. They are amazing against units of any kind, but cities are not their forte.

[@eragon78]

the extra range makes it their forte. 2 range vs 1 range is a massive buff when swarming a city because you can have far more units attacking the city at once then.

[@r.a.d.comics15]

I like your sense of humour “give me your planks” and “time to figure out what a horse is” 😅

[@Wistbacka]

"We're 30 turns away - and we rUsHeD it!" I can't! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kerjectroter3761]

Great game, you showed them that you can overcome even the most difficult challenges the game put you in. I'm impressed with your skills.

[@olutoyinonayemi1350]

I like anything with Jadwiga in it. Especially when she forces you to realize how small you are. 10/10.

[@berthold64]

umf

[@Burningrobes]

Been watching Civ videos for a few years and only now has KZbin seen fit to show me one of your videos. You got a humourous style, love it, sub'd.

[@tomkuiper8306]

I like the 10 minute civ game style. Well edited and funny

[@doctordeecaf]

Love these! Glad you are making them again!

[@Ra1_]

Glad you like them!

[@theenduriangamer5509]

fun fact in the start: Shift Enter. Ends turn even if unit stacking is a problem.

[@skyealexander4605]

That was absolutely hysterical! You have earned yourself a sub my friend!

[@W0Ndr3y]

Any time you think you are getting the grip of the game, out of nowhere comes dude who wins with this start.

[@alliezah]

This showed up in my recommended and I enjoyed every second of it. Great editing, funny narrator, you got yourself a sub, mister.

[@JohnDoe-oh1qr]

"Beep Beep, Boat passing through" 😂😂😂 Had to subscribe, this was so entertaining

[@Stu-Bo]

This is one of the funnest(sic) deity challenges I've seen. I like your presentation. Subbed.

[@hitchikerspie]

You have a fantastic style and joie de vivre when playing, looking forward to more!

[@sportzak5886]

Really entertaining video, well done with the challenge!

[@raymondgalloway9498]

This is by far the most entertaining civ video I’ve ever watched

[@prawtism]

How, I can find the fun in almost any video, but this was just painful

[@BAR-Lifted]

This vid is a testament that skill is superior to equipment. You don’t need studio sounds, you need movie level edit cuts. Awesome bro

[@AeonQuasar]

You are the best Civ 6 content creator hands down. Even better than potato and boesthius imo.

[@Ra1_]

Wow, thanks!

[@timg4444]

Those two are highly overrated.

[@AeonQuasar]

@@timg4444I find them good content creators. Good at editing and good knowledge. Ra is just way more funnier and have the same level of game knowledge.

[@timg4444]

@@AeonQuasar they’re both incredibly annoying to listen to. Boes is a textbook man child and potatoe, well he’s just a typical zoomer

[@TitanDolphin]

@@timg4444late reply but isn’t potato in his thirties?

[@Esauofisaac]

Yeah I would have struggled with Chieftain and this dude just dominated on Deity, I am in awe. Subscribed.

[@SpicedSkooma]

"How's doing my capital ? Oh yes, as usual, fixing harbor." 😂

[@ANDORRA195]

HE UPLOADED

[@gumbihilt1333]

Just found you, and damn if that wasn't one of the most entertaining Civ videos I've seen in a while!

[@yasuke7551]

This is the first "small" channel that I genuinely cant believe isn't massive

[@derAlphabet]

Another great run, pressing F for the gdr

[@dirrdevil]

F

[@nope.nope.3704]

In one of the civ games I played with friends we had a map with 2 big continents and a 3-tile triangle island between them (0 prod, 0 science, 0 culture, only food there). The game ended with civilizations from both continents showering each other with nukes. That island was the only peaceful place)

[@g-manvic3958]

You are funny. Your voice is weird but also endearing! I share it with friends because you deserve a watch.

[@georginafairclough1728]

Dude, you are so funny 😂 I love your sense of humour!

[@paulfretwell4760]

😂 They've got drones and we barely know what the wheel is, putting the humour into Civ 6, made me laugh a lot 😂

[@Clicint]

"Making our way to Russia, through Poland." Hey, I've seen this one before!

[@natieboi]

this video was cool, i liked it! im subscribing

[@whatthe6276]

hey babe wake up new ra video just dropped

[@GrimJokes]

Absurd Challenge. Very entertaining video!

[@dan438]

Wooho! A Ra video :)

[@Rtheghost]

This is amazing, didn't think it would be possible

[@calebburwell8843]

Ok the wait im rome made me laugh harder than it should have

[@TheManeymon]

4:37 that's a really interesting event

[@Shicksalblume]

"Rome is again part of the empire." Justinian would be proud.

[@TheGreatMJada]

Let's go! Can't wait to watch!

[@Illusion517]

I almost spat my tea out at the "Mongolia, you can't capture boats with cavalry! You're not the French!" part

[@Pseudoplasmagore]

I didn't get the joke :(

[@Kags]

"We hail from Atlantis! Give me your plank so I may patch the hole in our coal vaults"

[@kytemode1401]

10:31 I have mixed feelings about the science victory in Civilization 6. Having to complete multiple lengthy steps is convenient when I’m trying to stop someone else’s victory. But it’s annoying when I’m trying to complete each step while fighting off everyone else.

[@conatus1306]

Yeah, but what would you suggest? I doubt you'd want somebody to just silently finish some production queue and win the game with no prior notice. Or even worse, just finish some tech and win.

[@kytemode1401]

@@conatus1306 Civilization Revolution: "China has discovered Space Flight, they may be attempting a science victory!" (That's the first warning) Then all players could see the first space ship part being launched and at that point I would know start figuring out how to stop China or start building my space ship faster. Civ 6 has the extra step of allocating enough resources to build one part after so many turns. Then waiting more turns to build that part. Then the other parts. And that is still only for the satellite (1st science victory step).

[@Chicky_Lumps]

I feel the exact opposite, especially against AI they can't do anything to stop you winning science as soon as you get ahead.

[@efrembell7142]

Hell yea, been waiting for u to start uploading again! Welcome back

[@brinar1992]

Wow, that was realy cool! Great video, thank youtube algoritm :)

[@iistonton]

My favorite map is archipelago because I love navy heavy games. Watching your 50 boats take over the world was very satisfying 😂

[@vladimirnikolic8495]

Awesome. Still not sure how is this even possible. Wouldn't mind seeing this same playthrough but in slow mode and with explanations.

[@blazespirit8516]

Slow motion civ ☠️

[@youtubenotifications2150]

I kind of wish you dropped a save file one turn before victory so I could load it up and then just admire the end game graphs

[@elementoid1946]

“We have bombers and missile cruisers but don’t know what a gun is” haha

[@carlsoll]

5 *mega* colossal eruptions off *start* 😑👌 Headed in the right direction

[@malgomp]

3:45 "1380AD, It's time to figure out what a horse is" 😆

[@Voldotcom]

Peace with rome? Wait, I am Rome. Best line ever

[@frenchforkidsofficial]

+1 sub for the French cavalry quote 👌😏

[@thatguycalledjesse]

Your channel deserves way more subs! I discovered your channel 3 days ago and now I've watched all videos

[@saschaschneider9157]

59 / 5.000 That was probably the most entertaining Civ video I've ever seen. Great! 😁

[@esc1614]

“This warrior is stopping me from starting the next turn… throw him into the volcano!!”

[@bennelong8451]

0:52 why is that man from grub hub commercial in Civ 6

[@GingianaJones1]

Good civ content always makes me happy :)

[@momorjutchiha1478]

This channel is sooo underrated !

[@nathanhaywood273]

Good video, I guess I'll subscribe

[@PeRcH72]

Impressive and fun! Thanks for the video

[@davidbean6973]

Loved this. I don’t know if I would have the patience to wait 173 turns before being able to explore.

[@Squid-fr4]

Your channel is the best ❤❤❤

[@MrCompassionate01]

Boats are so OP against the AI, they have absolutely no idea how to deal with it.

[@Leadeking]

you are crazy, BRO , THANKS FOR VIDEO

[@szymenxd1]

Thats like Attack on Titan plot

[@Ultrue87]

Yo finally you get good PC, cause I'm not seeing lag again on your vid

[@hcn6708]

Worst? This is the ideal start for Eastern Rome Truly unconquerable

[@Tomashovy]

Really cool video, keep doing great work!

[@acHe607]

Just stumbled upon this at random. Instant sub!

[@sjrigatti]

Winning with Basil without a religion and Crusade... priceless.

[@GiM_Retrospect]

This guy is freaking hilarious

[@alexisauld7781]

RIP Konstantinos. Annihilated by his own leader at the dawn of victory after centuries of loyal sabotage...

[@TheCerealkiller148]

Dude its the civilization from fairly oddparents where timmy wished there was no technology and the town was built at the base of four volcanoes

[@benz0988]

amazing video was fun to watch!

[@philllyfanatic54]

Ra you’re the shit. Keep pumping out the content my man

[@TheCrazierz]

RIP giant death robot. Never even had the chance to plunder

[@O5-12-the-Accountant]

Love your content! You definitely deserve more. Maybe you should pace your content slower like other civ KZbinrs, they get 5 or 6 longer episodes from 1 game. This would definitely increase your popularity, views and likes

[@Pashizzle500]

I disagree - it would increase views and maybe ad revenue but this seems like a better way to get new viewers in. I’d never have clicked on a new channel if I had to watch 3 hours of let’s play to get to the point, I’m pretty much already saturated with that kind of content.

[@Ra1_]

Maybe, I was also thinking of doing some live streams.

[@XenophonSoulis]

@@Ra1_ I don't usually watch streams live because I don't have time, but I'd happily watch a stream vod by you afterwards or a longer series. On the other hand, the small and to-the-point videos that you make are what brought me to your channel and I believe they are some of the best Civ content on KZbin, so I believe you should keep making those among other things.

[@O5-12-the-Accountant]

@@Pashizzle500 But the videos shouldn't be 3h long, 20-30 minutes is optimal. This would also make the videos more usefull for newbies. In KZbin quantity is king if you want to get popular.

[@nobodyspecial4100]

I love your commentary! Subbed. Love me some civ content.

[@Ra1_]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Buh526]

Trapped on and island and outdated tech, a sudden outflow of large objects taking cities? RUMBLING

[@condormahjedas6639]

'Money, Science, Boats. These are the policies.'

[@luke7503]

until the fire nation attacked