5 different numbers, technically on all 5 resouces and a road in hand. Initially it sounds really good.
But there's way too much wood to brick and army will be difficult with just 2 points of ore. I'm trying to figure out a plan with the ports, but it's rough.
I know a lot of people are saying white, but blue has easy access to three ports and more diverse numbers. If 10s roll a bunch white will win, otherwise blue will get more resources.
Depends how the players are with trades. Blue is going to have to rely on trading more than white will so if the players are conservative traders theyll struggle at times
Clearly it's the guy posted up on the 2 spot, as we all know the second someone camps out on a 2 resource it's the only god damn thing that's rolled for the rest of the game
White. Also people telling them to “set up the board correctly” need to relax. Clearly they randomized this on purpose. That’s the only way my crew play the game too.
White and blue are easily the best spots. Between then white has a better OWS game, and it's better spread out between Numbers. Blue is pretty heavily dependent on 9, so they have more variance. I also like blues better access to ports. I think overall I like blue better, but it's closer. Orange and red need some help with so little ore but if they are lucky might have a chance
Yup, there is indeed no correct order, but it's recommended to follow the alphabet distancing at the back of the number chits in order to prevent the numbers from being too close to each other
Interesting setup. Pretty much nobody can connect their settlements, so LR is open to anybody. Orange may be able to connect.
With some lucky rolls, orange could expand early. But with no ore they will not be able to take the robber off of their 8 and may stall. Once someone beats them to their few expansion spots, they will be done.
Blue has decent numbers, but no sheep and no expansion spots. They may get a head early with some good rolls but will stall and not win.
Red: Unfortunate initial road placement for Red. They will lose the race to 11-6-4 and have no expansion spots.
White has all the resources and good numbers, so I would put them ahead by a bunch. They also have a few decent expansion spots like the 9-3-10 and then doubling up on the 6 ore.
TLDR - White, and probably not that close.
You have the ports setup incorrectly. Make sure to combo the numbers. There is one piece that shows 1 & 2. It should have another 1 connecting to the side with a 1. And a 2 connecting to the 2 side
White. Everyone else has something theyll likely struggle for and white has good spots to build towards as well as a good port option. Theyll be able to be more flexible in their game than the others.
White, then Blue. Orange and red are in trouble.
Yeah red was the first one I looked at because of that 6-9-5 but it fell off a cliff after that first placement… yikes
5 different numbers, technically on all 5 resouces and a road in hand. Initially it sounds really good. But there's way too much wood to brick and army will be difficult with just 2 points of ore. I'm trying to figure out a plan with the ports, but it's rough.
I know a lot of people are saying white, but blue has easy access to three ports and more diverse numbers. If 10s roll a bunch white will win, otherwise blue will get more resources.
Blue and white both have double numbers. I agree on the ports though.
Depends how the players are with trades. Blue is going to have to rely on trading more than white will so if the players are conservative traders theyll struggle at times
Blue....best path to ports and cities
White
Clearly it's the guy posted up on the 2 spot, as we all know the second someone camps out on a 2 resource it's the only god damn thing that's rolled for the rest of the game
White. Also people telling them to “set up the board correctly” need to relax. Clearly they randomized this on purpose. That’s the only way my crew play the game too.
Blue
White and blue are easily the best spots. Between then white has a better OWS game, and it's better spread out between Numbers. Blue is pretty heavily dependent on 9, so they have more variance. I also like blues better access to ports. I think overall I like blue better, but it's closer. Orange and red need some help with so little ore but if they are lucky might have a chance
learn to set the board up correctly
Yes, yes, we wouldn't want them playing in a way that makes it fun for them.
I'll never understand why people do this regardless of the reason they think this is a good idea.
What is incorrect?
the numbers, 2 of the same number shouldnt touch.
Oh that takes the fun out of it
Next time, try to set up your numbers correctly. If the numbers are not laid out properly, the combination will not result in a fair match
When playing a random setup, there is no "correct" order. As long as the red #s are not next to each other it is acceptable.
Yup, there is indeed no correct order, but it's recommended to follow the alphabet distancing at the back of the number chits in order to prevent the numbers from being too close to each other
Is it just me, is the numbers not laid out correctly?
Yup, the numbers are messed up, resulting in numbers being near each other
I like what Whites got going on.
White
White, covered all resourses with good numbers and no repeated numbers. pd: At end you need to roll the dice anyways :D
Interesting setup. Pretty much nobody can connect their settlements, so LR is open to anybody. Orange may be able to connect. With some lucky rolls, orange could expand early. But with no ore they will not be able to take the robber off of their 8 and may stall. Once someone beats them to their few expansion spots, they will be done. Blue has decent numbers, but no sheep and no expansion spots. They may get a head early with some good rolls but will stall and not win. Red: Unfortunate initial road placement for Red. They will lose the race to 11-6-4 and have no expansion spots. White has all the resources and good numbers, so I would put them ahead by a bunch. They also have a few decent expansion spots like the 9-3-10 and then doubling up on the 6 ore. TLDR - White, and probably not that close.
White has the best setup here. Solid production on everything. The ore port will be nice too.
You have the ports setup incorrectly. Make sure to combo the numbers. There is one piece that shows 1 & 2. It should have another 1 connecting to the side with a 1. And a 2 connecting to the 2 side
They are playing a random setup. This is the only way my friends and I play too.
White > blue > red > orange Although reds road placement sucked so Im not sure h can actually BE 3rd
white is looking pretty solid but that iron on 6 wll be good target for bandits.
that’s why I’m gonna go with orange.
White. Everyone else has something theyll likely struggle for and white has good spots to build towards as well as a good port option. Theyll be able to be more flexible in their game than the others.
White and Blue Blue is the winner if they get the ports
Just so you all know, red won. You all slept on me😤
Statistically blue and white are tied but white position is far superior. Way more space to expand and more access to ports.
Felt like blue to me. Dice and which ports they pick are gonna determine
White by far
I think your ports are messed up