BLT and Bluebird talk about how BLT is too wimpy to go for the Custodians point, Dane's new homebrew, and automated ground combats. 1:35 When to go for the Custodians point? 6:50 Opportunity cost and benefits, and whether it matters if you can hold on to Rex 9:50 On sniping undefended planets, and whether it matters if they are neutral, equidistants, or in their slice 12:00 On BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement) in negotiations, including letting people score the imperial point 15:08 Best thing I saw this week (https://discord.com/channels/943410040369479690/972540551096320030/1241125290248376410) and also OfficialDaveAcct's legendary retreat 17:50 Tech of the week 19:50 Async tip of the week 22:10 Weird rules thing of the week (or, Dane's new stuff he shared after we won the Geek Madness Tournament) 26:55 Various updates ----- Map website: https://ti4.westaddisonheavyindustries.com/ Package to show map/stats side-by-side: https://github.com/aogden/TI4LandscapeMap Dane’s announcement: https://x.com/CreussEmissary/status/1792421868885959064