Hello,
The fact that pathfinding is poor is an irritant. We’ve gotten used to it. We shouldn’t have.
The fact that every DLC brings imbalances with unbalanced civilizations for competition is an irritant. We’ve gotten used to it. We shouldn’t have.
So, the maps had to be unbalanced as well. In 1v1, nomad was acceptable. So, it was necessary to add as much randomness as possible (closed sides, lakes in the center, and so on).
Thank you, then, but no thank you. The game has become beautiful and varied in its maps. That’s good. I am no longer the intended audience.
So, until next time, or forever.