Challenging the Reddit consensus: Why Nzinga Mbande (Kongo) is actually better for beginners than Trajan (Rome)?
Hey Reddit!I know the golden rule of this sub: if a beginner asks who to play, 90% of you immediately answer "Trajan's Rome." I’ve read it dozens of times. But I’m here to challenge that consensus and settle a debate between me and my brother.I am a complete beginner playing with all DLCs and expansions. My brother is a veteran player (600–700 hours) Or More I don't know, and he is teaching me the game.The Consensus: Everyone says Trajan is the best for beginners because of the free monuments, automatic roads, and instant trading posts. It automates the boring stuff.Our Take (Me & My Brother): We actually think Nzinga Mbande (Kongo) is a much better and stronger choice for a newcomer. Her +10% yields to everything (science, culture, faith, gold, production) on the home continent is absolute insanity. It inflates your stats so much that it naturally forgives early-game placement mistakes. Plus, unlike vanilla Kongo, she can actually play the religion game.We are playing with all expansions active. Is Trajan really still the king for a beginner, or has Nzinga Mbande power-crept him? Tell us why we might be wrong, or why you agree with us!