I don't have a problem with the artifacts being randomised. But if any of the "Major" artifacts are going to be a victory condition it should be a condition for both sides. That would eliminate the bonus the Freeps got with the ROW.
The idea of trading camps for villages in a slave field is OK, but just moving some of the current camps for nations to the slave fields would be just as beneficial. Would not give the DS more Gold but a camp produces a little more than a village in terms of food, leather, etc.
I thought the game was pretty good as it was! Don't want major changes without a little more play testing.
Steve
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