Changing things up a bit.  The Fall From Heaven 2 Mod will be required to play this one.

If you don't have it, here's the FFH2 main site on Civfanatics.
http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1
If you don't want to read about it, here's the link to download the MOD: http://forums.civfanatics.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=1&act=down
and, you'll need Fall From Heaven2 patch "J" to play this one.  Found here: http://kael.civfanatics.net/files/FfH2041j.exe

I'm attaching a save game so we all have the same start.  I've played the mod a little, but still am pretty unfamiliar with it overall.  Here's our CIV:

Its good vs. evil.  Us and 1 more civ is evil.  4 good civs and 3 neutral civs.  Triumph over good, because good is dumb.

We are elves, so we get tree bonuses.  If you're unfamiliar with this game like I sorta am, check the Civapedia (F12 button) a lot.  It'll explain things.

The best advice for a newbie to this game is probably to build a LOT more military than you would in a normal civ game.  Its brutal out there!

Starting point:

Highest Normalized Score with ANY victory condition will be declared BTS GOTM Champion for December.

When you complete the game, take a screenshot of the Victory screen where it lists your leadership counterpart in history. You may post the screenshot in the GOTM thread and then Email your final save (hopefully one turn just before victory) to gotm@1bcciv.com. Saves should be named as follows: [username]Dec09BTS.CivBeyondSwordSave

Submissions will be accepted until January 1st 2010

What are the rules?
The rules are fairly simple: Play fairly.

This means that you play within the spirit of the competition. As it is a friendly competition, we like to believe that there is no real incentive to cheat - but unfortunately, people do. Any persons found to be cheating will have their games removed, and there is a strong possibility that they will be banned from participating in the future.

Cheating includes (and is not limited to):

1. Playing the game multiple times and submitting the best effort (or even playing to get knowledge of the map, the replaying then starting the game again).
2. Using any sort of programs to edit the game or save files.
3. Altering the XML or using other mods that give you an unfair advantage.
4. Reloading an earlier save-file and replaying turns in a different way. The only time you may reload a save file is to start a new play session, and you must use the save file from the end of your previous session.

Also, if in doubt, ask. If you think you have found a new loop-hole or exploit, then we strongly suggest that you ask as to its legallity before you use it. The aim of the competition is not to see who can exploit the rules, and as such, we reserve the right to disqualify submissions based on exploits that are discovered later.

Good luck and Enjoy!!

(note correct usage of the contraction: "you are")