Reply from Asterix.
Quote:Hi,
we contacted Ponies in the South, they came with Scout. I am afraid we will not learn much from them, they insist exchanging screenshot is against the rules, although technical thread says otherwise? They also told us not to settle below any "land bridge" if we want good relationship with them. I guess it meant they came by land but so far they did not tell us anymore, even though I gave them exact directions to our capitol. strange thing they met only one team and were not even asking us for directions how to me more - I guess they were the "soft target" you alluded to at some point.
On the more important matter of war planning, I think the best for us would be to react to what Care Bears would do, although generally preparing for military solutions. We can get construction in less than 20 turns, although our economy would be in much better shape if we would take more time. Cannot log to game now, so just rough estimations.
Please send me screenshots of India's cities you see - so far I see only 2 of them, but I sent 2 units to scout around their borders.
Can you renegotiate EP deal with India? I think it is crucial for us to know what Yuufo is researching, but I will never learn it on my own - he is putting 100% EP on me.
Once we know exactly, how many (if any?) axes Yuufo has now, how long it would take him to research construction or Horseback riding + archery, we will have better estimation of when attack and with how many units.
I also agree that his research would suffer as a result of overeexpansion, but again key question is what technologies he currently has. It seems that he indeed took Metal Casting from the Oracle, although I am not sure what he research after priesthood. He settled wheat city passing by closer sheep city, which might indicate he does not have AH yet, but might be simply aggressive plant.
As I said, I think we should now enter "watchful waiting" phase with Yuufo. I would consider extending NAP with him a bit as I still do not have neither copper nor horses connected
Asterix
