Once you find a seed you love, save it as a Custom Scenario. Name it "My Perfect Empire." Then, duplicate it three times with different AI difficulty levels. This way, you master the geography before you master the competition.
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A bad map can turn a 20-hour continuous game into a logistical nightmare of empty mines and frustrating pirate chokepoints. A great map, however, transforms the experience into a zen-like ballet of trade routes and majestic cathedrals. Once you find a seed you love, save it as a Custom Scenario