Shall we switch governments 4.1

[Kev]

I said that I would revisit this topic periodically.

We have the opportunity to switch governments if we'd like. Consider the pros and cons of Republic:

Pros:

- Science should take fewer turns
- Should be able to earn more cash-money
- Less corruption/waste
- Can have more cities before all first citizens become unhappy
- Possibility to grow via "We Love" days
- Delivered caravans produce much more money and bigger science boost

Cons:

- All units require support which will hinder building (though more money my allow for rush-building)
- Happiness issues with 2 military units outside of cities (this includes triremes and caravels)
- Senate interference with military endeavors
- Don't recall if this is in Republic, but there may be a chance to go into anarchy if we do something naughty.

Given that Republic has been out there for so long, I HAVE to think that at least one or two other civs are in one. Remember, the AI does not have the same happiness troubles that the human player does.

We may be running a risk of falling behind in tech, so consider wisely.

 

[duke o' york]

When are the next Oedo years? I think we should wait until we have finished war with those nations we want to crush in the very near future and then make peace before switching to republic on an Oedo year. We don't need war unhappiness in addition to all the other difficulties of the government.

 

[Mr Spice]

I have to ask, how do you see when you will have only one turn of anarchy? Voted monarchy, btw.

 

[Ren]

Voted Monarchy

I say we need Democracy, Pdq. That way we can build the Statue Of Liberty and get Communism!

 

[Stormbringer]

stay in Monarchy until communism comes around.

 

[Leowind]

Virconium is secure, I don't believe we have any plans for immediate future offensive military action, so a switch to Republic would do wonders right now, even if for a short while, to catch up/pull ahead in techs and/or do some serious growing. If we make sure our Pres is aware of the Oedo years allowing for no anarchy it is not a problem switching governments without the SOL.

 

[gonzo_for_civ]

I voted republic, we need to get the economy flowing and it shouldnt hurt the military situation that bad.

 

[Mr Spice]

This poll has been around for a while and when I put my vote we were still about to invade Virconium. Now the situation is different and I agree with Leowind and Gonzo that republic is essential. I change my vote from Monarchy to Republic.