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You're so right. Especially in reformation where west starts at Red Sea - the Ottoman-Mamluk concession can largely determine the winner!

I think Fugger in 2-player games is pretty strong because you are only at a 1 florin disadvantage but you get to grab the powerful card(s) off the market. Especially if opponent starts on east route, you are almost no different from others. My regular opening strategy in 2-player game: 1) Check powe...