There are many different civilizations in the game, but what do you play as most? Why?
I usually play as Japan because I like the combat benefits and the cities look cooler.
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Used to be like you OP and play Japan, but I got bored of being too good (I joke I can't win on anything above prince difficulty) and now I let the patriotism flow through me and play as England. I guess I'm a navy sort of guy so the ship of the line is a nice touch, and the improved archer is always good.