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Nandblock: /* Crown Requests */

2017-01-10T18:24:30Z

Crown Requests

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۱۰ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۷، ساعت ۲۰:۲۴
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	== Crown Requests ==		== Crown Requests ==
	When selecting crown requests, consider whether they work well together, what round you will fulfill them in, and what requests will be left unclaimed for future rounds. ~~Do not get stuck~~ with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.		When selecting crown requests, consider whether they work well together, what round you will fulfill them in, and what requests will be left unclaimed for future rounds. In general you want to avoid ending up with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will usually score little or nothing.

	: ''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 is relatively easy.		: ''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 is relatively easy.

Nandblock: /* Worker Placement */

2017-01-08T21:53:09Z

Worker Placement

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	'''Region 1:'''		'''Region 1:'''
	:''Alfândega (Customs)'': If you have workers in Region 1 this building action can be used ~~as a clever way~~ to earn an extra PP for each of the player's ships ~~that are~~ in a particular colony~~. During~~ Phase D for each ~~worker present on the Colonies you will gain a resource (Açores - Wheat, Brasil - Sugarcane and/or India - Wine)~~ This strategy works well ~~if you have~~ the Expeditions Crown Request.		:''Alfândega (Customs)'': If you have workers in Region 1 this building action can be used to earn an extra PP for each of the player's ships in a particular colony, in addition to the resources gained during Phase D for each colonist. This strategy works well with the Expeditions Crown Request.

	'''Region 2:'''		'''Region 2:'''

Cabralicus: /* Worker Placement */

2017-01-08T17:52:27Z

Worker Placement

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۸ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۷، ساعت ۱۹:۵۲
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	== Worker Placement ==		== Worker Placement ==
	You need at least one worker in Regions 2 and 3 most of the time, as the building actions here are vital to winning; and in the forest. Region 1 is less important, since it has only one building to activate, unless your strategy depends heavily on colonists (in which case, move them there as soon as possible to maximize the number of rounds they can produce).		You need at least one worker in Regions 2 and 3 most of the time, as the building actions here are vital to winning; and in the forest. Region 1 is less important, since it has only one building to activate, unless your strategy depends heavily on colonists (in which case, move them there as soon as possible to maximize the number of rounds they can produce).

			'''Region 1:'''
			:''Alfândega (Customs)'': If you have workers in Region 1 this building action can be used as a clever way to earn an extra PP for each of the player's ships that are in a particular colony. During Phase D for each worker present on the Colonies you will gain a resource (Açores - Wheat, Brasil - Sugarcane and/or India - Wine) This strategy works well if you have the Expeditions Crown Request.

	'''Region 2:'''		'''Region 2:'''
	:''Moinho'': A reliable end-of-round source of 5 bread, if you have 3 workers in this region.		:''Moinho (Mill)'': A reliable end-of-round source of 5 bread, if you have 3 workers in this region.
	:''Capitania'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region, you can earn an easy 15 points over 5 rounds.		:''Capitania (Captaincy)'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region, you can earn an easy 15 points over 5 rounds.

	'''Region 3:'''		'''Region 3:'''
	:''Casa da Coroa'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.		:''Casa da Coroa (Guild Palace)'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.
	:''Fortaleza'': The most powerful building on the board; it is a rare round that you will not want to place a guild die here. Placing one or two workers in the City Watch accomplishes 3 things simultaneously: discarding pirates, enabling you to use pirate die, and scoring 4 VPs if you have a majority in the Honor phase.		:''Fortaleza (Watch Tower)'': The most powerful building on the board; it is a rare round that you will not want to place a guild die here. Placing one or two workers in the City Watch accomplishes 3 things simultaneously: discarding pirates, enabling you to use pirate die, and scoring 4 VPs if you have a majority in the Honor phase.

	== Getting and Losing Pirates ==		== Getting and Losing Pirates ==

Nandblock در ‏۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۳:۳۷

2016-12-28T03:37:22Z

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۵:۳۷
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	== Worker Placement ==		== Worker Placement ==
	You ~~will~~ need at least one worker in Regions 2 and 3 most of the time, as the building actions here are vital to winning~~. And you will of course also need a worker~~ in the forest. ~~Ideally you want one worker in every region, so that all character, harvest and building actions can be effectively triggered, but~~ Region 1 is less important, ~~given that~~ it has only one building to activate, unless your strategy depends heavily on ~~workers in the colonies~~ (in which case, move them there as soon as possible to maximize the number of ~~turns~~ they ~~will~~ produce).		You need at least one worker in Regions 2 and 3 most of the time, as the building actions here are vital to winning; and in the forest. Region 1 is less important, since it has only one building to activate, unless your strategy depends heavily on colonists (in which case, move them there as soon as possible to maximize the number of rounds they can produce).

	Region 2:		'''Region 2:'''
	:''Moinho'': If you have 3 workers in this region ~~you get 5 bread, just before you need to feed your workers~~.		:''Moinho'': A reliable end-of-round source of 5 bread, if you have 3 workers in this region.
	:''Capitania'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region ~~over 5 turns~~ you can earn an easy 15 points~~, also (3 points bonus x~~ 5 ~~turns)~~.		:''Capitania'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region, you can earn an easy 15 points over 5 rounds.

	Region 3:		'''Region 3:'''
	:''Casa da Coroa'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.		:''Casa da Coroa'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.
	:''Fortaleza'': ~~Places~~ one or two workers in the City Watch~~: this~~ accomplishes 3 things simultaneously ~~so is the most powerful spot on the board (discards 3 or 6~~ pirates, ~~gives~~ you ~~the potential~~ to ~~earn~~ 4 ~~points or block someone else from earning 4 points~~ in the Honor phase~~, and sets you up next turn to use pirate dice for extra actions)~~.		:''Fortaleza'': The most powerful building on the board; it is a rare round that you will not want to place a guild die here. Placing one or two workers in the City Watch accomplishes 3 things simultaneously: discarding pirates, enabling you to use pirate die, and scoring 4 VPs if you have a majority in the Honor phase.

	== Getting and Losing Pirates ==		== Getting and Losing Pirates ==
	~~Try~~ to ~~avoid having any~~ pirates at game end: ~~in a 2-player game in particular~~, the ~~8- or~~ 16-~~point~~ swing may cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you ~~frequently~~ need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.		Plan to have no pirates at game end: otherwise, the potential 16-VP swing may cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you will need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.

	The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via ~~the~~ Fortaleza ~~building action~~ or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All of these actions ~~will~~ discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability~~). And when you acquire pirates from not paying for building actions, on average you will receive 3 (1 + the result of rolling one die~~). Therefore, as you approach the endgame, make sure you have an even multiple of 3 pirates.		The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via Fortaleza or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All these actions discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability). Therefore, especially as you approach the endgame, make sure you have an even multiple of 3 pirates. (Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)

	(~~Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)~~		Putting a guild die on Fortaleza (if you have workers in Region 3) lets you skip paying for an earlier building action, then discard the resulting pirates at Fortaleza: a very efficient way to conserve money.

	If you have ~~a worker~~ in Region 3~~, putting a guild die on Fortaleza means~~ you ~~can~~ skip paying for earlier building ~~actions~~, ~~and~~ then discard the resulting pirates at Fortaleza~~. This is~~ a ~~good~~ way to conserve money ~~if there is a building action you don't wish to use~~.

	== Bread ==		== Bread ==
	Never start a round ~~with no~~ bread, as you ~~will~~ need it to modify dice. ~~It is usually preferable to take~~ a few pirates ~~and~~ hang on to ~~a little~~ bread.		Never start a round without bread, as you need it to modify dice. Take a few pirates if necessary to hang on to some bread.

	== The Windmill ==		== The Windmill ==
	Do not neglect to use it to trade goods, gain bread, etc~~., if this allows you to accomplish an optimal move~~. Whenever you ~~have a chance~~, especially early in the game, move up the ~~windmill~~ to ~~save on~~ bread ~~later~~. (The Miller guild favour is especially useful for this.)		Do not neglect to use the Windmill to trade goods, gain bread, etc. Whenever you can, especially early in the game, move up the Windmill to conserve bread. (The Miller guild favour is especially useful for this.)

	== Passing ==		== Passing ==
	More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ~~''have'' to~~ do~~, and unless~~ you urgently need an action lower on the passing column, grab a spot ~~as high up~~ as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, request, and guild to unflip.		More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely must do. Unless you urgently need an action lower on the passing column, grab as high a spot as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, request, and guild to unflip.

	== Crown Requests ==		== Crown Requests ==
	When selecting crown requests, consider whether they work well together, what round you will fulfill them in, and what requests will be left unclaimed for future rounds.		When selecting crown requests, consider whether they work well together, what round you will fulfill them in, and what requests will be left unclaimed for future rounds. Do not get stuck with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.

	~~It is vital to avoid getting~~ stuck with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.

	: ''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points ~~from it~~ with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 ~~points~~ is relatively easy ~~against unwary opponents~~.		: ''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 is relatively easy.

	: ''Wealth of the Nations'' (money) ~~request~~ is poor in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. At game end it effectively ~~scores~~ only ~~a maximum~~ 12 points (as 15 ~~coins would be worth~~ 3 ~~VP at game end~~).		: ''Wealth of the Nations'' (money) is poor in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. At game end it effectively nets only 12 points maximum (since 15 reals = 3 points), the lowest maximum of all the requests.

	: ''Influence of the Guilds'' ~~is least valuable in Round 1, but~~ can yield 15 or 20 points in Rounds 3 and 5, the highest potential return on a single request.		: ''Influence of the Guilds'' can yield 15 or 20 points in Rounds 3 and 5, the highest potential return on a single request.

	: ''Market Routes'' and ''Expeditions'' both score up to 18 ~~VPs, but~~ avoid having to fulfill them simultaneously~~, especially~~ in Round 3~~, as~~ the ~~upkeep in~~ wood/money on 6 ships is ~~high, and ships cannot be sent Home~~.		: ''Market Routes'' and ''Expeditions'' both score up to 18 points. But avoid having to fulfill them simultaneously in Round 3 or 5; the wood/money upkeep on 6 ships simultaneously in play is onerous.

	It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).		It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).

Nandblock: /* Passing */

2016-12-28T03:05:45Z

Passing

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۵:۰۵
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	== Passing ==		== Passing ==
	More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and unless you urgently need an action lower on the passing column, grab a spot as high up as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, ~~favour~~, and guild to unflip.		More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and unless you urgently need an action lower on the passing column, grab a spot as high up as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, request, and guild to unflip.

	== Crown Requests ==		== Crown Requests ==

Nandblock: /* Passing */

2016-12-27T23:08:51Z

Passing

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۱:۰۸
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	== Passing ==		== Passing ==
	More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and grab a spot as high up as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, favour, and guild to unflip ~~if you do not need the actions lower on the passing column~~.		More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and unless you urgently need an action lower on the passing column, grab a spot as high up as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, favour, and guild to unflip.

	== Crown Requests ==		== Crown Requests ==

Nandblock: /* The Windmill */

2016-12-27T22:56:59Z

The Windmill

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	== The Windmill ==		== The Windmill ==
	Do not neglect to use it to trade goods, gain bread, etc., if this allows you to accomplish an optimal move. Whenever you have a chance, especially early in the game, move up the windmill to save on bread later.		Do not neglect to use it to trade goods, gain bread, etc., if this allows you to accomplish an optimal move. Whenever you have a chance, especially early in the game, move up the windmill to save on bread later. (The Miller guild favour is especially useful for this.)

	== Passing ==		== Passing ==

Nandblock: /* Crown Requests */

2016-12-27T22:52:39Z

Crown Requests

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۰:۵۲
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	It is vital to avoid getting stuck with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.		It is vital to avoid getting stuck with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.

	''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points from it with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 points is relatively easy against unwary opponents.		: ''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points from it with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 points is relatively easy against unwary opponents.

	''Wealth of the Nations'' (money) request is poor in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. At game end it effectively scores only a maximum 12 points (as 15 coins would be worth 3 VP at game end).		: ''Wealth of the Nations'' (money) request is poor in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. At game end it effectively scores only a maximum 12 points (as 15 coins would be worth 3 VP at game end).

	''Influence of the Guilds'' is least valuable in Round 1, but can yield 15 or 20 points in Rounds 3 and 5, the highest potential return on a single request.		: ''Influence of the Guilds'' is least valuable in Round 1, but can yield 15 or 20 points in Rounds 3 and 5, the highest potential return on a single request.

	''Market Routes'' and ''Expeditions'' both score up to 18 VPs, but avoid having to fulfill them simultaneously, especially in Round 3, as the upkeep in wood/money on 6 ships is high, and ships cannot be sent Home.		: ''Market Routes'' and ''Expeditions'' both score up to 18 VPs, but avoid having to fulfill them simultaneously, especially in Round 3, as the upkeep in wood/money on 6 ships is high, and ships cannot be sent Home.

	It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).		It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).

Nandblock در ‏۲۷ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۲۲:۴۹

2016-12-27T22:49:10Z

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	Region 2:		Region 2:
	''Moinho'': If you have 3 workers in this region you get 5 bread, just before you need to feed your workers.		:''Moinho'': If you have 3 workers in this region you get 5 bread, just before you need to feed your workers.
	''Capitania'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region over 5 turns you can earn an easy 15 points, also (3 points bonus x 5 turns).		:''Capitania'': The main way to move workers into the city. If you have 3 workers in the region over 5 turns you can earn an easy 15 points, also (3 points bonus x 5 turns).

	Region 3:		Region 3:
	''Casa da Coroa'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.		:''Casa da Coroa'': Important once you have accumulated guild favours.
	''Fortaleza'': Places one or two workers in the City Watch: this accomplishes 3 things simultaneously so is the most powerful spot on the board (discards 3 or 6 pirates, gives you the potential to earn 4 points or block someone else from earning 4 points in the Honor phase, and sets you up next turn to use pirate dice for extra actions).		:''Fortaleza'': Places one or two workers in the City Watch: this accomplishes 3 things simultaneously so is the most powerful spot on the board (discards 3 or 6 pirates, gives you the potential to earn 4 points or block someone else from earning 4 points in the Honor phase, and sets you up next turn to use pirate dice for extra actions).

	== Getting and Losing Pirates ==		== Getting and Losing Pirates ==
	Try to avoid having any pirates at game end: in a 2-player game in particular, the ~~potential~~ 8- or 16-point swing ~~is likely to~~ cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you ~~will~~ frequently need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.		Try to avoid having any pirates at game end: in a 2-player game in particular, the 8- or 16-point swing may cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you frequently need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.

	The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via the Fortaleza building action or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All of these actions will discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability). And when you acquire pirates from not paying for building actions, on average you will receive 3 (1 + the result of rolling one die). Therefore, ~~always when~~ you ~~take~~ pirates ~~try to leave yourself with an amount that is evenly divisible by three~~.		The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via the Fortaleza building action or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All of these actions will discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability). And when you acquire pirates from not paying for building actions, on average you will receive 3 (1 + the result of rolling one die). Therefore, as you approach the endgame, make sure you have an even multiple of 3 pirates.

	(Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)		(Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)
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	== Passing ==		== Passing ==
	More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and grab a spot as high up as possible. ~~Taking~~ the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, favour, and guild to unflip ~~is often a good move~~.		More actions is not necessarily better: try to pass early, once you've completed all actions you absolutely ''have'' to do, and grab a spot as high up as possible. Consider taking the 2 reals to guarantee first pick of dice, favour, and guild to unflip if you do not need the actions lower on the passing column.

	== Crown Requests ==		== Crown Requests ==
	~~It is vital to avoid getting stuck with duplicate~~ requests ~~in Round 5~~, ~~as the second one~~ will ~~usually score little or nothing; plan accordingly~~, and ~~if necessary pass earlier in~~ rounds ~~3 or 4 to ensure you grab the request you want~~.		When selecting crown requests, consider whether they work well together, what round you will fulfill them in, and what requests will be left unclaimed for future rounds.

	~~In general~~, the Wealth of the Nations (money) request is ~~weak~~ in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. Influence of the Guilds is least valuable ~~at the start, as you are unlikely to claim more than one Guild favour~~ in Round 1, but it can yield 15 or 20 points in ~~Round~~ 5, the highest potential return on a single request. ~~Urbanization,~~ Market Routes and Expeditions ~~all have the major advantage that once workers or ships are in position in Round 1~~, ~~only minor positional adjustments are needed~~ to ~~score~~ them ~~again~~ in ~~Rounds~~ 3 ~~and 5 (but beware of~~ upkeep ~~costs~~ in ~~bread~~ and ~~wood)~~.		It is vital to avoid getting stuck with multiple copies of the same request in Round 5, as the 2nd copy will score little or nothing.

			''Urbanization'' (city workers) is the most useful request, in Round 1 especially, as you are guaranteed to score some points from it with no effort, and scoring 12 or 15 points is relatively easy against unwary opponents.

			''Wealth of the Nations'' (money) request is poor in Rounds 1 and 3, but better in Round 5; money is too useful before then to waste on it. At game end it effectively scores only a maximum 12 points (as 15 coins would be worth 3 VP at game end).

			''Influence of the Guilds'' is least valuable in Round 1, but can yield 15 or 20 points in Rounds 3 and 5, the highest potential return on a single request.

			''Market Routes'' and ''Expeditions'' both score up to 18 VPs, but avoid having to fulfill them simultaneously, especially in Round 3, as the upkeep in wood/money on 6 ships is high, and ships cannot be sent Home.

	It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).		It is helpful to have complementary requests in hand: Market Routes + Wealth of the Nations (trade routes get you money); Influence of the Guilds + Urbanization (claiming Guild favours clears space for urbanization).

Nandblock: /* Getting and Losing Pirates */

2016-12-23T06:00:01Z

Getting and Losing Pirates

→ نسخهٔ قدیمی‌تر		نسخهٔ ‏۲۳ دسامبر ۲۰۱۶، ساعت ۰۸:۰۰
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	Try to avoid having any pirates at game end: in a 2-player game in particular, the potential 8- or 16-point swing is likely to cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you will frequently need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.		Try to avoid having any pirates at game end: in a 2-player game in particular, the potential 8- or 16-point swing is likely to cost you the game. To play optimally, however, you will frequently need to take pirates in order to conserve money, bread or wood, then discard them later. That said, try not to leave yourself with more than 6 pirates at the end of a round.

	The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via the Fortaleza building action or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All of these actions will discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability). And when you acquire pirates from not paying for building actions, ~~the maximum~~ you ~~can get each time is~~ 3. Therefore, always when you take pirates try to leave yourself with an amount that is evenly divisible by three.		The main way of discarding pirates is placing workers in the City Watch, via the Fortaleza building action or other means (Scout, the 3rd passing favour, the King's favour). All of these actions will discard 3 pirates (or 6 if you activate Fortaleza's stronger ability). And when you acquire pirates from not paying for building actions, on average you will receive 3 (1 + the result of rolling one die). Therefore, always when you take pirates try to leave yourself with an amount that is evenly divisible by three.

	(Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)		(Constable allows you to discard half your pirates; it is the only exception to the rule of 3.)