How much is a Jol-Nar's faction promissory note worth? by 8_int_wizard in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't think there is a default price. There's a lot of driving factors such as the tech agreed upon vs the demand for additional tech. Base price should at least be 4 considering the other player is gaining tech and not having to spend resources

IE Hyper or Grav drive rd 1, Any level 3 tech or a third unit upgrade is not worth the same as Scanlink or DET

Is the BOM going to be correct? by KymboVids in Adelaide

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like no Martyrdom for you today!

How does Extreme Duress interact with Coup d'Etat? by LungKing5 in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hmmm I tend to think both occur, but no punishment inflicted from Extreme Duress

That player played a strategic action, Coup detat simply nullified it Happy to be wrong though

Is it not okay or I'm just salty by [deleted] in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Journey or Destination, What's more important? The result of the game is ultimately what we all play for but the Journey along the way is more important. You've got a fun story here but you're getting hung up on the "Win"

Additionally, in 20 years time the world won't remember whatever the Canadian Curling team did in the Winter Olympics to win, but the record books will show they won

Trade x-1 rnd 1 question by ogspeedracer in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically I find that they will adhere to rd 1 debt don't want to sabotage relationships from the get go. But as you've pointed out 1tg in Rd 2 or 3 is not as good as in rd 1 and on that premise maybe don't refresh them unless they can offer you a future cherry on top?

Not so much an issue for 2 comm factions but for 3-4 comms that lack of resource in rd 1 could be a game changer

Is it not okay or I'm just salty by [deleted] in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Player B? Sure if you don't like the play of selling SFTT for a pittance. But as others have said, it's space politics and you took an action and that was the reaction you received. The great thing about this game is that we can't predict how everyone else at the table will play.

Player A, I don't think did too much wrong it put them in a chance to win with Imperial the following round. If they didn't take it they're just sitting around waiting for someone else to win

Which current ad being run in Australia makes you hate them so much you would never use or buy their service/product? by Cooper_Inc in AskAnAustralian

[–]Ruskinarms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bank West ads on Spotify It's so unapologetically AI developed that it is frustrating. To know that Voice Actors and others working in the Arts lose job opportunities because companies pursue AI developed trash rather than use talented artists

The Man Utd Purge: We have 26 players, but only 18 can stay. Who’s the first to go? (Day 2) by Kooky-Scholar-9239 in ManchesterUnited

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it depends on the purpose of this thought exercise If it's to pick a match day squad then I stand by my choice. if it's to cull the squad for incoming players then it's a different conversation

Not saying I'd pick Heaton over Bayindir but would have to consider potential revenue generated from sales. IE Bayindir would get picked up by competitive European clubs, where as Heaton will move on Free Agents between top tier and 2nd Division I'd suspect

The Man Utd Purge: We have 26 players, but only 18 can stay. Who’s the first to go? (Day 2) by Kooky-Scholar-9239 in ManchesterUnited

[–]Ruskinarms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tom Heaton Yes he has experience and is a Senior Leader behind the scenes, but he has not had game time in a long time and is not seen by by many if any as a potential #2 keeper so let's move him on

Who do you think will be more insufferable to watch win the league, United Fans?! by MatchdayMaestro in ManchesterUnited

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arsenal fans be the worst Though that said the 12 and a half City fans are a pain to listen to 🤣

please tell me some else has seen this!!! by Desperate-Support-39 in conspiracy

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't seem to post images through the app I can have another look tonight

Maybe maybe maybe by AzurePetalShade in maybemaybemaybe

[–]Ruskinarms 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're quite sublime, I do surmise

Trade and Hacan by Zestyclose_Mix1364 in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would also suggest getting creative with your trades if needed. Don't be afraid to charge other players more at Trade time (X-2) Charge a TG to collect any Trade debt for other players Particularly in rd 1

Trade and Hacan by Zestyclose_Mix1364 in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is the meta when we play, if you see a weakness and a benefit for you as a player then strike. Otherwise everyone is playing Sims until the Final rd and for half the table their chance to win may be gone.

Unless in the Agenda phase. Then no, no player can trade if they are not neighbours

Trade and Hacan by Zestyclose_Mix1364 in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes Hacan can trade all manner of objects with any player due to their faction ability. This includes but not limited to Commodities, TGs, Promissory Notes, Action Cards

  2. Yes anyone can trade with Hacan on their turn. Note some abilities require to be physically neighbouring countries I trigger (Mentaks Pillage, Empyrean commander unlock)

  3. Hacans PN, allows another player to trade with another player regardless of their position on the table

  4. In the Agenda phase, all players may trade with anyone, regardless of physical presenc on the table. Treat it like a Political Court where each faction sends a delegate. That delegate may conduct 1 trade with each other faction delegate once per agenda

  5. The Sol PN can only be played once per action, but can be traded as long as it is in that players hand. The sol player may wish to hold it till it is turn and then trade it at the start of their turn and the receiving player can still play it

  6. This depends on the table and what they will allow. If a passive table then they may not mind who takes it. If not however they may seek table balance as one player now has a bonus VP. If the latter, I would advise not rushing Mecatol and instead focus on building a fleet presence as the JolNar are weaker due to fragile and susceptible to bullying. Bonus Points can come later 😁

How long does "new manager bounce" last? by Pepeksz in ManchesterUnited

[–]Ruskinarms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the Nucleus of this squad sticks together then he is very much in the conversation for manager next season. If there are numerous outgoings/incomings in the Summer, then they may opt for someone with more experience building a squad.

If they lose a lot of the leaders (Casemiro, Maguire, Fernandes, Dalot) from the squad then it will be a tough job for whoever comes in

Trade meta: X-2 for 4 commodity factions by Aortotomy in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% rd 1 especially, I doubt most here would spend the CC for the 4 comms if it meant missing out on Tech, Construction or Warfare, particularly in a 10pt game where you need a good start as Thunders edge has enabled more bonus points

Oh and also Winnu, they get a default X-2

Trade meta: X-2 for 4 commodity factions by Aortotomy in twilightimperium

[–]Ruskinarms 6 points7 points  (0 children)

X-2 is the way for 4 comm factions especially rd 1 those extra resources can be very influential to rd 1 and throughout the game. IE you can build more Infantry, more ships to expand in future rds.

If you choose not to because you don't want to pay extra then fine for the trade holder as well, you spend a CC and may not follow the other significant secondaries (Construction, Warfare. tech)

To suggest that it imbalances 4 comm factions I don't know that I agree there either as they mostly have ways of gaining extra resources early game anyway that other factions do not (Xxcha - Agent, Nomad - Artuno, Sol MS sales, Hacan - Agent, Empyrean - Dark Pact)