[1.01 Balance] Idle cities not happening on Epic setting

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Since the increase of building cost being increased by this setting, a city with 4 materials will not catch up to research. I've had both Conclaves and Towns in forrests with 3-4-2 not being able to keep up with research and therefore no idle time at all.

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

i always thought a bonus for being idle was silly to begin with. But i'm guessing the idea is that if you want to use it, ou have to actually stop building things. not just build everything there is to do, then idle. if necessary, use gold to buy things that are needed instead of building them ?

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Personally I liked the pace that was in 1.00. It felt better and spec'ing your Town to produce more gold while idle was worth it. Now it never is idle and therefore 1 useless upgrade, in my experience anyway.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting NanakoAC, reply 1
i always thought a bonus for being idle was silly to begin with. But i'm guessing the idea is that if you want to use it, ou have to actually stop building things. not just build everything there is to do, then idle. if necessary, use gold to buy things that are needed instead of building them ?
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I like the "when idle" mechanic quite a lot. It is indeed an interesting choice. Should I keep developing city to get long term advantage or should I go for short term gain and get that tech quickly?