Master "The Democratic Ostrich" in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Q: How to play Democratic Ostrich in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

The Democratic Ostrich strategy in Sid Meier's Civilization VII focuses on maximizing science and production to build a spaceship victory. Key elements include building cities 4 squares apart, prioritizing science, constructing specific wonders like JSB Cathedral and Suffrage, and transitioning to Democracy. Railroads, marketplaces, banks, and the SETI Program significantly accelerate progress. The late game involves building the spaceship, acquiring all wonders (diplomatically if necessary), and managing city happiness and growth. A late-game tax distribution shift to 10.0.0 is recommended, along with selling excess buildings for wealth. Aim for a score over 300%.

Q: Best government for high score in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

The Democratic Ostrich strategy in Sid Meier's Civilization VII focuses on maximizing science and production to build a spaceship victory. Key elements include building cities 4 squares apart, prioritizing science, constructing specific wonders like JSB Cathedral and Suffrage, and transitioning to Democracy. Railroads, marketplaces, banks, and the SETI Program significantly accelerate progress. The late game involves building the spaceship, acquiring all wonders (diplomatically if necessary), and managing city happiness and growth. A late-game tax distribution shift to 10.0.0 is recommended, along with selling excess buildings for wealth. Aim for a score over 300%.

Q: When to switch to Democracy in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

The Democratic Ostrich strategy in Sid Meier's Civilization VII focuses on maximizing science and production to build a spaceship victory. Key elements include building cities 4 squares apart, prioritizing science, constructing specific wonders like JSB Cathedral and Suffrage, and transitioning to Democracy. Railroads, marketplaces, banks, and the SETI Program significantly accelerate progress. The late game involves building the spaceship, acquiring all wonders (diplomatically if necessary), and managing city happiness and growth. A late-game tax distribution shift to 10.0.0 is recommended, along with selling excess buildings for wealth. Aim for a score over 300%.

Q: How to get over 300% score in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

The Democratic Ostrich strategy in Sid Meier's Civilization VII focuses on maximizing science and production to build a spaceship victory. Key elements include building cities 4 squares apart, prioritizing science, constructing specific wonders like JSB Cathedral and Suffrage, and transitioning to Democracy. Railroads, marketplaces, banks, and the SETI Program significantly accelerate progress. The late game involves building the spaceship, acquiring all wonders (diplomatically if necessary), and managing city happiness and growth. A late-game tax distribution shift to 10.0.0 is recommended, along with selling excess buildings for wealth. Aim for a score over 300%.

Q: Sid Meier’s Civilization VII city building for score?

The Democratic Ostrich strategy in Sid Meier's Civilization VII focuses on maximizing science and production to build a spaceship victory. Key elements include building cities 4 squares apart, prioritizing science, constructing specific wonders like JSB Cathedral and Suffrage, and transitioning to Democracy. Railroads, marketplaces, banks, and the SETI Program significantly accelerate progress. The late game involves building the spaceship, acquiring all wonders (diplomatically if necessary), and managing city happiness and growth. A late-game tax distribution shift to 10.0.0 is recommended, along with selling excess buildings for wealth. Aim for a score over 300%.

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Walkthrough

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Early Game: Build cities 4 squares apart. Maximize science output. Focus on production once science is strong.
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Key Buildings & Wonders: Construct JSB Cathedral, Suffrage, and ensure you have ample luxury resources (lux).
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Government: Transition to Democracy.
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Mid-Game Accelerators:
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Research railroads: This improves city growth and resource utilization.
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Build marketplaces and banks: These enhance tax income.
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Research SETI Program: This drastically increases science output, leading to expertise gains every 2-3 turns.
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Late Game & Victory:
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Research all future technologies (futrtechs).
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Maintain peace.
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Build the spaceship.
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Acquire all wonders. If an enemy has a wonder you need, acquire it diplomatically.
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Maximize score by ensuring all cities are happy. Build aqueducts, cathedrals, colosseums, temples, mass transit, libraries, universities, and courthouses.
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In the last 5 turns before the spaceship arrives, shift tax distribution to 10.0.0. Use this distribution occasionally earlier if you have excess money and need city growth.
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After a city has all necessary buildings, sell SDI defense or Manufactories to increase wealth.

Tips

Monarchy Stage: Some players use Monarchy in the mid-game, but it's often considered a waste of trade. Trade is crucial for the Democratic Ostrich strategy.
City Size & Score: Cities above size 20 do not yield extra score. Consider building a smaller city nearby and using its food to grow two cities to size 20 each.
City Count: While playable with fewer than 10 cities, building many cities (cornering enemies, populating the world) is part of the fun and contributes to a higher score.
Score Goal: Aim for a final score exceeding 300% if executed correctly.

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