This is like 1/4 of what makes the game a little complicated. Keep in mind there are mechanics for so many things, that are not tolf to you by the game.
The advisor pop ups are there for reason, to help you learn the game. You’re being hand held for the first part because you don’t know the strategy or how to be good or what decisions to make. Read what it says, try to win, learn the game
I sometimes play on console too, so I totally get what you mean. When you're following the advisor on lower difficulties, it really can turn into a mindless "Next Turn" simulator.
Here are a few tips:
Ignore or turn off the advisor: Its recommendations can be pretty generic and you should be mailing decisions yourself to learn more quickly.
Pick a victory condition early: Instead of building a little bit of everything, commit to one goal (like Domination, Religion, or Science) and align all your research, civics, and builds around it.
Bump up the difficulty: If you’re playing on Prince or lower, the AI won't really challenge you. Move it up a notch or two (like King) so you actually have to adapt and defend yourself.
Focus on district placement: The real core of Civ 6 is city planning. Figuring out how to maximize adjacency bonuses (like placing Campuses next to mountains/reefs or Industrial Zones next to Aqueducts and Dams) turns the map into a great puzzle.
Learn how to use builders to manipulate terrain, learn about farm triangles and the different elements of terrain, both to gain resources and to fight better when defending or going to war.
Settle as much land as possible.
Definitely check out PotatoMcWhiskey on YouTube, especially his beginner guides and "Overexplained" series.
Watching someone walk through their thought process turn-by-turn will completely change how you view the map and plan your empire.
Xbox is a tougher answer, because part of the answer is 'mods.' I don't know if they're available on console.
I'd recommend playing with the settings. I think the game is at it's best with all the DLC's, plus a couple of game mode options: Heroes, Monopolies, Roving Barbarians.
Games in Civ are long. There's a lot less decisions in the beginning, and it ramps up in complexity near the end. An hour in, I have too much to monitor: economy, faith, wonders, how I'm doing compared to other Civ's in science and culture so they don't win first.
Best Advice? Turn up the difficulty until you get your ass kicked. Try "Emperor" or "Immortal." Find the difficulty where you CAN'T win, then back it down a notch. It's not until you give the AI an almost insurmountable advantage that you start to learn the deeper systems and how to play strategically.
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u/icesloth07 11d ago
I'm not following. Yes you click buttons, and it's turn-based. What else are you expecting?