I liked the market we had, it was unpredictable. I think later into the round there could be some serious cash made from excess ressies bought/sold from it! Starting with it tho was even for everyone since no-one really had excess to sell yet.
I wouldnt consider drafts evenly fair amoungst the whole gal. Speaking for myself I dont think I know 3 others that would like to put the same amount of time and effort I do into the game, Im cool with that, but looking at it from a competitive PoV it would put me at a disadvantage compared to ppl that have been around longer and are friends with the better SS's among us.
1 draft I would be happy with, but wouldnt expect any more than that. You have to work with who you are dropped in with, its all SS in the end but your family is usually only as strong as your weakest link. I know I didnt set up core boundaries with one fam because they looked weak (maybe it was because Artic was in there
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Of course keep it no aid.
Disable building DSs, or even the whole fam defense option. Leave starting DS stuck in HS for whole round wouldnt bother me.
No allies of course either...
"I lie down next to an angel, fall asleep and fly with the demons"
I once prayed to god for some planets, but quickly found out he didnt work that way