Stiefel
Chieftain
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2010
- Messages
- 67
Yeah, because regulating your economy should require one click and a drag rather than long-term planning. roflmao.
The problem with dragging down research in the slider is that it can grind research to a halt, allowing people with a stronger economy to leave you in the dust. You obviously cannot comprehend how commerce is related with research not only in Civ 4, but in real life as well. The United States is clearly would find a cure for cancer before India dispite India's advantage in population.
Yeah, you have a guaranteed partner and punching bag. You can pump them up with tech, units, and gold. That certainly makes a game more interesting.
Nuff said.
If you make him too strong, he'll defect and will become an obstacle just like all the other civs. You're assuming that all Vassal State deals are formed by capitulation, which is entirely wrong.