Leugi’s Preserve Food and Production Nerfs
Strategic Preservation: A New Layer of Depth for Civilization VI
Discover a mod for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI that introduces a compelling new challenge to managing your empire’s growth. This modification, “Leugi’s Preserve Food and Production Nerfs,” reimagines the impact of Preserve buildings, demanding more thoughtful city planning and a deeper consideration of your empire’s environmental footprint.
Rethinking Preserve Placement
At its core, this mod aims to make the placement of Preserve buildings a more significant strategic decision. Gone are the days of placing them without consequence. Now, each Preserve building imposes a modest reduction of 1 Food and 1 Production on all adjacent tiles, irrespective of their Appeal rating. This change encourages players to carefully weigh the benefits of preservation against the immediate needs of their burgeoning cities. The further your civilization advances and becomes more attuned to environmental concerns, the more these penalties can become a factor, simulating a growing conscience towards protecting nature.
Mitigating the Impact
Understanding that not all players enjoy direct penalties, this mod offers integrated solutions for those who wish to retain their resources. Two new economic policies are introduced to allow players to negate the effects of the Preserve buildings if they deem it necessary:
- Deer Parks: Available at Feudalism, this policy removes the Food penalties from tiles adjacent to Preserve buildings. It becomes obsolete with the advent of Colonialism.
- Extractivism: Unlocked at Colonialism, this policy provides a more comprehensive solution, removing both Food and Production penalties from adjacent tiles.
The Wonder Solution
For those seeking a more permanent and impactful way to counter these new Preserve mechanics, the Hanging Gardens wonder now offers a unique benefit. Building this renowned wonder will nullify the adjacent tile penalties, providing a powerful incentive to pursue its construction and elevating its status within the game. This mod breathes new life into existing mechanics, offering a fresh strategic puzzle for experienced Civilization VI players.