Will we trade ivory for incense?
C3B negotiation - Trade ivory for incense?
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Cheetah
Deity
I hadn't thought of what Ankka said there, and felt it was a simple win-win situation.
Still, I voted for as soon as possible. We have to remember that before we can trade we first need Map Making, which will take at least 10 turns, probably some more.
Then, after we trade Map Making to C3B, both we and C3B need to build Harbors. That can take as long as we wish to complete. And in that time I think SoZ will be completed soon anyway.
Still, I voted for as soon as possible. We have to remember that before we can trade we first need Map Making, which will take at least 10 turns, probably some more.
Then, after we trade Map Making to C3B, both we and C3B need to build Harbors. That can take as long as we wish to complete. And in that time I think SoZ will be completed soon anyway.
Trade Ivory for Incense: Yes, but not until we are nearly garanteed to get SoZ.
C3B might be working on a pre-build. As soon as they have access they could change their production to SoZ and if they get it they have Ancient Cavalry and immortals and we're doomed. So no access for them to ivory even if SoZ is nearly completed. They'd need one turn (Palace & Pyramids for example take a lot longer than SoZ.)
I do think that they're bloody serious about our alliance, but still we shouldn't take that chance. They might even change their mind because of this scenario.
I do think that they're bloody serious about our alliance, but still we shouldn't take that chance. They might even change their mind because of this scenario.
RegentMan
Deity
Also, if they get a scientific great leader, that could ruin our plans too. Trade ivory for incense only after the completion of the SoZ.
Added task; How to withhold Ivory, without making C3B suspicious?
akots
Poet
We MUST have SoZ finished by the time MapMaking is discovered and harbors built. Unless there are more clowns appearing in TF. 
Should be OK with the trade.
Should be OK with the trade.
Cheetah
Deity
@Rik: We'll say that it'll take us longer than estimated to complete a harbor. 
Emp.Napoleon
SUPER EMP!
Rik Meleet said:
Or we could just tell them that we would feel better if we traded it after we built it.
I actually don't find that iron that important, Ankka. 
Horsemen are much more efficient against immortals. And fighting others won't happen so soon. 
Horsemen are much more efficient against immortals. And fighting others won't happen so soon.
RegentMan
Deity
Iron is also needed for knights, railroads, and factories. I doubt we'll find a team that'll trade us such a powerful resource.
Knight ok, but I doubt we'll make it to the industrial age. Especially since the game is over as soon as only two civs are dead.
RegentMan
Deity
Matrix said:
Yes, I forgot that this game will be different from others.
