[Freeciv-Dev] Re: comments on ics solutions

[Massimo Campostrini <Massimo.Campostrini@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Michael Kiermaier" <michael.kiermaier@xxxxxxx> writes:

> i write this email because i want to comment on some of the
> suggested methods how to overcome ics,

I mostly agree with your suggestions, but

> >>5. min_city_center_shield = 0, ie. city center gets no free
> >>production if
> >>terrain has no production.
> >>( set in game.ruleset )
> >>- i see no reason to give free production.
> 
> restricts the number of squares suitable for city foundations, so
> cities cannot be built so close together. maybe this should also be
> done for the food value.

I see a big problem with this: if you get a free city from a hut, and
it is on the wrong terrain, it would be completely useless; now, with
1 free shield and 1 free food in the city center, it is never too bad.

        Massimo Campostrini