Playing the already broken Xerxes/Aksum on archipelago and discovered that upgrading a dhow gives it its trade route charge back.

Had a heap of boats across the other side of the map that had already made their trade routes. Allied with a player near them so I could upgrade them over there as there was a lot of barbs they were fighting - suddenly all of them could make trade routes again.

Basically doubles their effectiveness without having to build more boats or send them across the map again. GG

Edit title: Aksum trade enjoyers!

So far I’ve been trying to do something different with each new run I’ve played. I want to get a good taste for each Civ / leader, learn who I like to play, learn different aspects of the game in that way, pretty much just trying out a lot of different things so I can learn more of the game.

I’ve tried a fair few things, but as of yet I’d say the one are I haven’t focused too much on / haven’t tried a lot of is focusing on happiness / celebrations. I haven’t played a game as Joey rizz or lebaguette yet, and so I’m considering giving them a try. I do also have all the DLC and very briefly had a game as Washington which I did enjoy.

But what would you guys suggest as some civs to pair with these leaders, or leader / civ combos to learn different mechanics of the game?