What German city to acquire?

[TimBentley]

Well, here's another discussion that will probably be decided by acclimation. As we're discussing the possibility of war with Germany, we should decide what city to capture from them. Here's a screenshot of most German cities that are visible:

I think it's pretty obvious Berlin is the best German city that is visible. Statistics to follow shortly.
at size 12: 21spt, 43gpt
corruption (assuming connected to capital): 35% without courthouse, 21% with courthouse
So it should eventually get to 15spt and 34gpt.

 

[Ginger_Ale]

Berlin, of course. Horses to trade later on, and good food and production ensure this low-corruption city will prosper.

 

[Furiey]

Berlin looks good.

On a side note, so does Besancon, 3 wheat, furs, mountain, hills & plains for shields - we could do worse and it would also be easier to capture than Paris. It may be worth considering.

 

[greekguy]

Berlin sounds good to me. It will definitely become a huge production center in the future.

 

[Ranger99]

Berlin without a doubt, besides my Offensive Draft is already made to attack Berlin anyway.

As well as being the best city to take it's also LOGISTICALLY the best one to offer, right on our borders and an easy two turns of marching, although I have made it a three turn march to prevent attacking from across a river.

--Minister of Defense:Ranger99

 

[RegentMan]

Berlin, although it will be interesting seeing it fall to the west.

 

[vikingruler]

Berlin is the reason this whole war discussion started. Furiey however has a point in not taking Paris. This would not only give us a stronghold in Germany, but also, makes the FP more valuable. two cities close to each other, if one of them builds it, they both share the effect.