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** The ONE Civilization You Should Never Play in Civ 5 (Shocking Truth) resurfaces because speed runs and challenge runs highlight its weakness.
** The Truth About That Civ defines the early game struggle. The ONE Civilization You Should Never Play in Civ 5 (Shocking Truth) is the Aztecs. They expand slowly and start with unique units needing specific tiles. Studies indicate this leaves them behind in the critical first turns.
** Why Aztecs Struggle explains the wall of early unhappiness. City names from rival players create shared borders fast. This unhappiness spreads and tanks science output. Research shows this flaw prevents steady growth around turns 20 to 30.
** Key Lesson for Players pick a flexible, peaceful start instead.
Q: Can advanced players still win as Aztecs?
A: Yes, but you must rush expansion and adapt to harsh early conditions.
Q: Is this true for every map type?
A: Roughly yes, since bad initial borders usually lead to slow progress.
