I was initially in the boat of allowing limited abuse through manipulative gpt trading. What's changed my mind is the existence of techniques to cut the luxury+gpt deal without suffering a rep hit, and the version of the trade where you get the gpt back through a 3rd party. Outlawing EA doesn't go far enough, and there's probably a whole slew of new trade abuses we haven't covered yet, which is why I'm converting to the more 'honorable' trading method as a rule.
I'm willing to give some latitude in the case of MA's; in times of war the strategic tide can change fairly quickly. If the player entered into the MA with the intention of being in it for 20 turns, but something serious has changed the situation, it should be allowable to take actions deemed necessary or expedient.
Accepting what the AI demands is a good starting rule, but I think it needs follow-up in case the demand is excessive. If you make a big gpt payment, and check 999 to find out your gpt to the AI is > half the AI's BGN number, you've entered into a situation that might require remediation if the gpt deal is broken. Otherwise, you're somewhat in the clear.
I don't employ this style of trade, so I'm not directly experienced with the power or usefulness of it. I find it quite sufficient to build up my commerce situation and gradually start taking gpt from the AI through Tech trades. However, this is more of a later game strategy than an early conquest/domination type of play. I'm curious to see if adopting a more 'honorable' trading style would be considered overly suppressive to a more aggressive domination/conquest form of play.
I'm willing to give some latitude in the case of MA's; in times of war the strategic tide can change fairly quickly. If the player entered into the MA with the intention of being in it for 20 turns, but something serious has changed the situation, it should be allowable to take actions deemed necessary or expedient.
Accepting what the AI demands is a good starting rule, but I think it needs follow-up in case the demand is excessive. If you make a big gpt payment, and check 999 to find out your gpt to the AI is > half the AI's BGN number, you've entered into a situation that might require remediation if the gpt deal is broken. Otherwise, you're somewhat in the clear.
I don't employ this style of trade, so I'm not directly experienced with the power or usefulness of it. I find it quite sufficient to build up my commerce situation and gradually start taking gpt from the AI through Tech trades. However, this is more of a later game strategy than an early conquest/domination type of play. I'm curious to see if adopting a more 'honorable' trading style would be considered overly suppressive to a more aggressive domination/conquest form of play.