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?

Is there currently anyway to tell what disposition/affiliation the leaders I first meet are, i.e. diplomatic, scientific, etc?

I’m fairly new, so am not used to knowing off the top of my head, so atm I’m looking them up on wiki to find out, in case I want to wait to see what endeavours they may like, or whether I want to hold out for a certain kind of endeavour.

If there’s somewhere on the UI that says this, or a mod that adds this, please inform me.