I agree with Katz that their does need to be a rise in trade profits to make it enjoyable for all players. I also think between 20-30 % rise on trade profits is a reasonable rise as such still leaves mining an option but would increase trading which might resolve the hole that is Dublin. As going to Dublin is as Katz says is stale for all parties except miners who pay off the hegemon in 1 or 2 mining rounds.
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~leeadama
Acting director of Bowex, independent molly, BAF Ltcdr and Admiral