Resource spawn timing problem

[Lyubomir Milev]

Hi guys
[Problem]
In all the games I played until now late game resources almost don't appear within the borders of empires. I suspect it is because the resources are placed at the start of the game and then civs build districts and wonders over them and remove them before the techs to see them are researched. This was not a problem in previous Civs because a city took one tile but now with sprawling cities it is a big issue in my opinion.

[Proposed solutions]
1. Resources that require a tech to be seen may be placed after the tech is researched for the first time
2. Resources that require a tech to be seen after research appear in tiles that have districts or wonders and you have to decide if you want to mine them and remove the district (can't do it with wonders). Might as well include it in a game mechanic - diplomatic or amenities penalties for destroying wonders or districts.

Post here if you have other suggestions.
Thanks

 

[Leyrann]

Actually, if a resource spawns under a district or city center (or so I believe, from what others have said), you automatically gain access to the resource.