Great Lighthouse - a possible deal with RPers

[Nimitz]

Ok I got some unofficial stuff from RP. They wont most likely build the GLh but I wouldn't build it as they may still. They also said they have no plans to settle on our lands I tried to get that firmed down but couldn't as hes at work so that the best I can do till he gets back, also they agreed unoffcially to trade conact to another civ for MM or our WM.

[Tiberius]

What is MM ? Map Making? I thought they have it. I suppose WM is world map?

Btw, for some turns we are going to build the Palace anyway, so we have time to decide what to do about the GLH, what wonder to build in the end.

[Nimitz]

Yes MM is map making and no they don't got it.

[Tiberius]

Then how in the name of God did they want to build the GLH?

Anyway, the deal is probably off, as they will most likely research military techs in the near future. Or if we could meet without the GLH, with a lucky galley hop, we could give them MM and offer the GLH in exchange for something. But this a too distant story.

[Kloreep]

I'd just like to say I'm against trading our WM to ANYONE, even RP. It's information we'll be able to pretect if we claim the entire continent, and having no knowledge of our territory would be a big impediment to anyone trying to invade us - and now that we seem to be the top dog, I think it's likely at least one team will want to try eventually.

[vondrack]

Originally posted by Kloreep
I'd just like to say I'm against trading our WM to ANYONE, even RP. It's information we'll be able to pretect if we claim the entire continent, and having no knowledge of our territory would be a big impediment to anyone trying to invade us - and now that we seem to be the top dog, I think it's likely at least one team will want to try eventually.

I agree. We shall make it a rule carved in stone that we never trade our maps (not even territory or mini maps). As Kloreep says - without any geographical information, others will have hard times planning any invasions onto our landmass.

[Spiffor]

I agree as well. It turns out our continent is bigger than expected, and we'll need much, much time to settle it entirely / road it entirely.
We should trade geographic knowledge only when we have a complete grip on our landmass, to avoid early invasions, or colonisation.

[redstar1]

Even then, I think we should stall as long as possible on trading our WM with anyone. We certainly do not need other Civ's territory or world maps so we can play it pretty cool when discussing it. Of course, once we are well set up and ready to defend ourselves we might find it strategically advantageous to trade it for tech, or goods.

[vondrack]

Yesterday, during a chat with Arnelos, we were informed that RPers completely ruled out the possibility of building the GLh, considering it a waste of shields. I am thus closing this thread as it is no longer relevant.