Sahara map Civ5 introduction:
Sahara map for Civ5 (BNW) show the largest hot desert in the world and covers 12 countries. To the north, the Sahara skirts the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt and Lybia and also Atlas mountains in Morocco. Only at coastal areas and surroundings of big rivers (Nile, Niger, Senegal, Draa, Gambia, Senegal...) are rich of fertile areas, rest of map is desert. Strategic resources (Oil, Aluminium, Uranium, Coal) are located randomly in the middle of desert, so you will need settle also sand area. On this huge map you can play for 5 Civs. You will start 3500 BC. with 4 real located cities.
Explore the vast deserts of North Africa in this Civilization V map scenario. The Sahara map features expansive sand dunes, oases, river valleys, and historically inspired settlements, capturing the unique challenges of desert terrain. Strategically expand your civilization, control vital resources, and manage your cities in a harsh but visually stunning environment. Perfect for single-player and multiplayer Civ V games, this scenario combines realistic landscapes with engaging strategy gameplay. Ideal for fans of historical maps, desert scenarios, and Civilization V custom content, the Sahara map brings the iconic North African desert region to life in your next campaign.
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Scenario is based on true map of North Africa[/caption]
Why play this map? Key features:
- Real starting location of present countries in Africa.
- Real city names and their positions
- All cities starting with level 1, except capital city (level2)
- Natural wonder for every Civ
- Random placement of luxury resources, each Civ has specific resources.
- Random placement of strategic resources. Resources of Aluminium, Coal, Oil and Uranium are located far from starting location, in the middle of desert.
- Every civ beggins with the same research, units, culture and gold
- Real placement of hills, rivers, lakes etc.
- You have no contact with another leaders at the beginning.
- Lot of Ancient ruins and barbarians.
Playable civs:
5 Nations, 20 cities
Morocco - 4 cities (Rabat, Casablanca, Fes, Marrakech)
Tunisia (Carthage) - 4 cities (Tunis, Annaba, Sousse, Sfax)
Egypt - 4 cities (Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, Tanta)
Ethiopia - 4 cities (Addis Ababa, Khartoum, Merawi, Wad Madani)
Mali (Songhai)- 4 cities (Bamako, Jenne, Tombuctu, Gao)
8 City states
Algeirs (Algeria), Tripoli (Lybia), Valetta (Malta), Jerusalem (Israel), Beirut (Lebanon), Aswan (Egypt), N´Djamena (Chad), Dakar (Senegal),
Screenshots:
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt
Ethiopia
Mali
Starting game (installation):
1. Download map file, unpack it and save to MAP folder. Usually C:\Users\User\Documents\My Games\Sid Meier’s Civilization 5\Maps
2. Start game and select MODS
3. Select Custom game, and choose map Sahara_full, don´t forget tick Load scenario
4. Choose leader, difficulty and PLAY
Known bugs for Alps scenario:
Years counted +40 for every turn. I recommend to use some time mod.
Tested with DLCs (required):
Civilization V, Gods & Kings, Brave New World
Created by Civilization V player with more than 1400 hours played.
Before downloading this scenario we strongly recommend try FREE DEMO MAP and read our Terms of use !
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