Alex: Proof that FTA is huge and needs addressing now, and how to fix it

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(09-24-2012 05:08 PM)Samura| Wrote:  I'm inclined to tinker less, but agree that there's a P1 advantage. Would suggest perhaps 7 wit rather than the mathematically 'fair' number of 8, to err on the side of caution with regards to how much this could change gameplay, given there's also the significant flexibility advantage to P2 of having more wit at its disposal in a single early turn, vs P1 starting with 5 of which at least 1-2 are almost 'pre-determined' (eg to gain wit spaces).

My guess is that even with 8 wits for P2, P1 will retain an advantage, albeit much slimmer - because although the wits are mathematically fair (on the 1 wit maps. P1 still has a small wit advantage on the 2 wit maps), P1 has the initiative of moving first and forcing the action knowing P2's units and placement.

And P1 has the option of retaining the same flexibility on his 2nd turn by grabbing the wit spaces and saving the remainder.