civilization-5
So I’ve been trying to create a truly difficult game of Civilization. I want to test my skills. So, obviously first thing to do is put the AI on Deity, and I've ticked the box for Rampaging Barbarians.
What other settings can I play about with to make the game more difficult?
Have you tried not having an awful military? He probably passed that other civilization because unlike you, it had defenses that could stand up to him. The computer gets huge starting advantages on Deity, and it is smart enough to take advantage of that by attacking early. All the other civs have the same starting advantage except for you, so it makes perfect sense for them to target you unless you build up defenses quickly. You can't just focus on future growth and expect the computer to leave you alone long enough to catch up (although it is also highly unlikely that you will catch up without attacking one of the other civs). Will this put you further behind in terms of economy? Yes, which is what makes Deity so difficult.
So yes, it is possible, you just need to adjust your style.
They are only maps (not scenarios), the pack includes map types called Americas, Asia, Mediterranean and Mesopotamia.
The answer is that they will appear for you via the following menu path:
/Mods/Single Player/Setup Game/{Map Type}
They should appear in the regular single player setup. It is a poor mistake by the game makers.
I always use the mod route to setup a game. I no longer use the Single Player option at the start. (Tip: setup your defaults via regular single player, start tha game. As soon as you see your settler, exit and go to the Mod setup game to see the default selections saved)
Here is a print screen showing Americas and Asia.
My last game was on the Bering Strait which was awesome. However, I am not sure if it came from another map pack or was with the game to begin with.
Best Answer
Rather than worrying about settings for the AI, you might consider imposing limits on yourself that force you to play in ways that are different from your normal style. Pick a victory style ahead of time, and only go for that one. If you normally get a religion, don't allow yourself to do so. Limit the number of cities you are allowed to have at one time, or never allow yourself to declare war on an AI. Not only will things like this make the game more difficult, but they often get you to explore parts of the game that you don't generally pay attention to, which can be fun and interesting.