MP: NewbsWithLowSelfEsteem - Year 8: A Dance with Illithids

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I'm sorta wanting 35, cause I honestly think people overreact about the need for more gems cause omgnohammers. Especially with the various discounts added in 1.8. On top of this, as soyweiser noted, gold quickly becomes obsolete as the scorched earth policy takes effect and magic rules all. Personally, I think 35% is about right for an all ages game, giving early/mid default gem income more of a relative boost vs the typically considered "more powerful" LA nations (due to their increased armor). Plus it's just less micro later on. Anyway, we're doing 35% in newbsgonewild even with CBM 1.7 (no added item discounts!), and people are forging and ritualing and such fine.

Another thing to note is that cradle of dominion contains quite a few "more magic sites" provs, and they are conveniently marked for your site searching pleasure. I find their obvious appeal and the fight to control them quite interesting.

Good news on the upcoming release, soyweiser. We just need one more player and we'll be good to go. Well, once you guys have all finally settled on your nations.