When should we become a Republic?

We have discovered a new kind of government called the Republic.

If we adopt this government form, we will get more commerce from the lands we work, and improvements will develop to their full potential.

The drawback of adopting a new government is that a period of anarchy may result, during which no work gets done. We have a great wonder in progress, the Colossus, that our diplomats tell us is also being built by our friends the Byzantines and our mortal enemies the Fomorach.

Discussion on the topic can be found here.

The question before the people is, when should we become a republic?
The choices are:

• When the settler is done
• When the colossus is done
• Other

This poll is public and open for 2 days.

I took the first option. We need that Settler now. It's worth waiting till that Settler is walking. But then revolt. Anarchy will only last 1 turn because of our Religious trait.

So from the discussion thread only 1 more turn for a Settler - we might as well wait for that.

I've not seen how long for the Colossus though so I'm undecided on that one at the moment.

I was mistaken, Furiey. The Setter is due in two. The Colosus is due in 22.

If anarchy is really only 1 turn, then no worries about having the revolution right after the settler.

Thanks for the info, drive by voted!

Oops, forgot to vote -- meant to vote for after the settler.