Re: [Rails-devel] 1889 rules bug

[Justin R. <jus...@gm...>]

I think it should definitely be a configurable option when starting
the game so that people don't think it's a bug and start this thread
again and again. :)

On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 8:51 AM, Stefan Frey <ste...@we...> wrote:
> Hi Justin,
> you are right, that Rails does allow 70% for 1889 2 players.
>
> This is against the rules, but we use it frequently as a house rule for
> two player playing. And I was lazy to add a game option for that as you can
> still restrict yourself to 60% if you prefer the original rule.
>
> The current setup for 1889 here is identical to Rails 1830 implementation,
> which also allows 70% ownership for 2 player games, against the rules.
>
> However it is a little questionable if 1830 rules support 2 player games:
> Table 5 (money) does not contain 2 players, whereas table 3 (certificiate
> limit) does, but the rules also state that 2400 is distributed evenly between
> the two players.
>
> I could add a game option for 1889 (2p 60% vs. 70%), does anyone vote
> for a similar option for 1830?
>
> Stefan
>
>
> On Friday 16 April 2010 00:28:55 Justin Rebelo wrote:
>> Playing a 2-player game of 1889 right now and it is allowing me to
>> exceed 60% of a corporation which is in the white area of the stock
>> market.
>>
>> If more details are needed, I will provide whatever I am able to upon
>> request.
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