Olmecs

“As far as markets go, we know the Olmec traded their marvelously crafted goods of jade, but we know little more… This is your story to write!„~ When entering new Era with this culture

“They have a certain appeal, the Olmecs. Be careful that your people don't start liking the neighbors more than you…„~ When meeting this culture

The Olmecs are one of the cultures available in the Ancient Era, with the Aesthete culture focus.

"Exploiting the fertile lands around coastal waters and inland lakes, the Olmecs will use their bounties to build striking city complexes brimming with monuments and ceremonial sites."

Culture orientation[]

Aesthete cultures favour a gameplay orientation focused on Influence and diplomacy.

These cultures gain extra Fame from Aesthete Era Stars for earning Influence.

Affinity Action: Cultural Blitz[]

Can spend Money promoting patriotic works of art in specific Territories, pushing back foreign spheres of influence and generating Influence.

Immediately bring one of your Empire's Territories back into its sphere of influence, and gain Influence for each adjacent Territory already in your sphere.
If you do not have the strongest Influence in the Territory, there is a high chance it will start converting back after you use this action.

Affinity Bonus: Grace[]

Cultural Proximity is always maxed out due to Aesthete affinity.

Both Proximity with major Empires and Independent Peoples will be maxed out.
That is, if other Empires break Treaties with Aesthete Empires, the War Support of Aesthete Empires will increase much more. In addition, declaring war against Aesthete Empires will severely drain the of the attacking Empire every turn.
In addition, with the Proximity with all the Independent Peoples maxed out, Aesthete Empires always only need to pay the minimum or cost to Bribe an Independent People.

Transcendence Bonus: Artist's Might[]

+5%Influence on District.

Trait: Natural Harmony[]

+3Influence on Territory

Emblematic quarter: Olmec Head[]

“Towering many spans higher than a man, the statues imbue every soul who stands before them with powerful convictions.”

+1Influence
+3Food
+1Influence per adjacent Farmers Quarter
-10Stability
+1Farmers Slot on City or Outpost

Emblematic unit: Javelin Throwers[]

“Made of obsidian, hardwood, or bone, Olmec javelins are able to pierce the toughest protection at range.”

Ranged: Ranged-combat Unit. Receives a penalty (-8) when defending against close-combat attacks.

Ambusher: Stronger (+6) on Forest Tiles.

City names[]

The names listed are default names, players can change their cities' names if they choose.

San Lorenzo, La Venta, Tres Zapotes, Laguna de los Cerros, Chalcatzingo, El Manatí, Cascajal, El Azuzul, San Martín Pajapan, La Cobata

Since Olmecs are an Ancient culture, the Olmecs player's capital city will bear the first name on the city list.

Trivia[]

The in-game appearance of the Olmec City Center is based on a reconstruction of the Great Pyramid of La Venta.