French/Strategy

Strategy


The French economy starts fast and can sustain a strong army thanks to their special Settlers, the Coureur des Bois, which gather and build 25% faster than regular Settlers and are thus very cost and population efficient. France also starts of with 5 Coureurs (which is equivalent to 6,25 settlers) and a Native American Scout.

With its economy being one of the best in the game, it can easily sustain the deadly combo of Curirassiers (heavy Cavalry) and Voltiguers (Skirmishers), making France one of the best civilizations in late game.

Other advantages include - but are not limited to - Being able to send 2 forts (3 in TWC), having many cards increasing fighting skills of their best units and Native Americans and the Fur Trade Card, especially useful in Treaty games.

Even though not unbeatable, they are often considered to be overpowered in long term games or Treaty Mode.