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Requiem:
@gerdler Hmmm not an invalid point but wouldn’t this same logic apply to tournament?
Yes, but to a lesser degree.
Tournament used to have allies.
I think primary shouldn't have tech allies because techers have no chance as it is, other than that it's perfect. I suppose you could just remove def allies and add a 50% defense bonus on all countries? But it would vastly dumb down the game as spying/predicting def allies strength is a big part of grabbing here.
And you might be thinking "hold on is he saying that if you remove research allies that techer will be better?"
-Yes, that is exactly what I am saying. Tech starts and techers will be slightly stronger if tech allies were removed since it would lead to less tech in the game, which leads to higher tech prices, and a harder time for cashers/indies/farmers to get their techs up.
Allies are a barrier to entry imo. Because you can't compete without them, so if I been away from the game for a year and just wanna test it, if I get farmed to oblivion I just quit, but if I can compete on relatively even terms I might get hooked. Thats how it was for me in 2017, I had planned to just fool around 1-2 months in tournament and a few rounds in express, but it was fun because I could compete right away.