Thanks for answering, Jason. Now there is nothing like being in two minds! Just as I was commiting Tali to moonliter's team I have to have a rethink! The problem is
believing
that the number of nubs is finite. So if Xno. monsters=Xno.nubs=Xno.buildinstones=Xno.buildings,and we are on course to run short of nubs -what about the trolls? Could they be carrying nubs to cover our shortages? You see, it's hard to believe the game would build in such a discouraging snag without remedy. And if there
will
be enough nubs to complete all the buildings on TA then part of your reasoning is irrelevant. But if the number of nubs
is
fixed then, logically, we have to follow the course of action you propose!
Sorry, moonliter, but it's like pushing the button on
Lost
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