by n107
Thanks for your reply. I actually read your review before I got the game in my research. Plus I read it again after reading this post.I was thinking of using the Preliminary Objectives in a variant form as suggested by the other poster in your review. I thought of dealing both the PO and SO together and stating that the PO has to be claimed (or abandoned) before the SO can be scored. That way at least the players can work to get in position for both of the Objectives from the start and also not be tethered to the PO if it's more of a hindrance than a help.
I know we'll move over to the new Strategy Cards eventually, but I don't know when. Trade III will be more distant down the road before it's worked in to the game.
I will look at the Objectives again but I think it will be better to mix them all. If they skew more towards peace, that's ok for the time being. If it seems as if we're never getting into battles, then I'll start customizing the decks.
We probably won't play TI3 again until at least next month so I have time to talk these ideas over with my group. Hopefully, we find the right set of options that work for us.