I thought you had an exam this morning, didn't realise it was in advanced golden age mechanics! 
Trade value is relative to size of capital, and it seems that we get 5gpt from Ichabod's size 14 cities, so if that's reversed we can get 1500 gold. Dunno if that has to be in his capital or could be in one of the cities on the island though. I'll try simming it to see. Any rate that's 250 gold more than the scientist is worth and allows us to research what we want rather than bulbing from a list. If its possible to get a good return from his island cities then one road allows us to pop the merchant without Ichabod knowing (otherwise he might ask for a cut).
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Trade value is relative to size of capital, and it seems that we get 5gpt from Ichabod's size 14 cities, so if that's reversed we can get 1500 gold. Dunno if that has to be in his capital or could be in one of the cities on the island though. I'll try simming it to see. Any rate that's 250 gold more than the scientist is worth and allows us to research what we want rather than bulbing from a list. If its possible to get a good return from his island cities then one road allows us to pop the merchant without Ichabod knowing (otherwise he might ask for a cut).
Report incoming...
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