dazedroyalty Wrote:I definitely understand te concern about defense. I'd we look at who's near the double sheep location, what would be our threat level? For that matter, where do you think our greatest threat potential is right now? Do we expect any response from other allies of Egypt if we raise his holy city?
I think the threat level would be low initially, as I don't plan to personally commit troops to the raid (instead, I plan on gifting two Horse Archers to India they can use however they want), because the more people are involved, the less chance there is of miscommunication, stupid moves, etc.
The problem with the double sheep site is that it will take a while to become economically viable and will be a logistical nightmare for a long time. I'd rather not plop cities down without the military to secure them and the workers to improve them.
I'd rather stake our claim in the east with the Sheep/Stone site (which we should be able to found in about 5-6 turns), as both resources are in the first ring. We should have workers there improving the city right after founding.
Once that city is up and running, it will be a good base of operations for further expansion plans in the east.