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Exactly. As someone who has found working patterns for wonders, strategies for all types of chains and how to counter other wonders having all that taken away due to sheer luck is not really an upgrade. That is just what I witnessed, but it favors wonders that collect coins with their stages and tho...

It adds another layer of randomness because you don't even know what Edifices you will get. This is very troublesome because the bonuses provided and the penalties for incomplete Edifices hit some wonders harder than the others. This is also another buff to wonders that elicit collection of coins an...

I was playing on the simulator and realized that you can't buy materials from the Alexandria wonder or from the yellow cards that give materials. I wanted to know if this is a bug in the game or a rule, because when I play the physical game, I assume you can buy them. Does anyone know if you can or...

I personally see Gizah as either second worst or worst wonder. It is a close match with the new version Alexandria which was intentionally ruined. I usually tend to pick side B (night), but I don't always pick it. I will sum it up like this: B side is for strategic hate drafting as you have an extra...

There is so much randomness and lack of balance in both wonder composition (as a solo wonder) and lineups (which wonder is paired next to who) along with the cards you get that any actual competitive play is a joke. Put players of the same skill together and cards will be a decisive factor 8/10 tim...

Not mentioning the fact that Lukov contradicts himself here, because he thinks Edifice is "too random" (it's less than base game). I do not contradict myself here. I listed several random factors that are outside of a player's control yet decide games. I did not mention Edifice because I ...

It's a good goal and adds to the fun to always be able to finish the game. However, for players who prioritize competitiveness and want to maximize the extent to which skill (vs. luck) determines the winner, this proposal would add substantial random variance into the game. The player following the...

About the expansions, have you tried Edifice ? You really should. You may even use it with old edition without any issue. The Edifice is horrible for anyone considering serious play. It is way too random and gives already strong wonders an even bigger advantage. Any game that strives to have a comp...

Babylon is the biggest wildcard there is, followed by Olympia. Most people prefer B side because it is less prone to hate drafting. Side A forces you into chaining 1 green, which is the easiest strat to block. B side allows for all plays, including a high resource strat most people ignore. However y...

There is quite a lot of luck involved. It is actually more luck of the draw than it is skill if you really think about it. The most important point is to play with like minded people - people trying to do well in game. If you are next to two wild cards chances are you will be screwed out of your elo...