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Stevage: there is no "big meeple" in traders and builders

2026-01-21T01:14:50Z

there is no "big meeple" in traders and builders

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	For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?		For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?

	~~'''Don't waste your big meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.~~
	~~<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.~~

Newchic7 at 13:36, 4 December 2022

2022-12-04T13:36:55Z

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	In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.		In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.

			If playing on a smaller device, be careful where you place your meeple so you don’t “miss” the spot you actually wanted to place it. Try expanding your screen first before making a move.

SurprisingEdge at 02:47, 7 July 2022

2022-07-07T02:47:20Z

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	For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?		For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?

	'''Don't waste your ~~pig~~ meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.		'''Don't waste your big meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.
	<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.		<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.

X Caliber at 21:28, 29 May 2022

2022-05-29T21:28:25Z

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	For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?		For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?

	'''Don't waste your ~~big~~ meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.		'''Don't waste your pig meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.
	<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.		<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.

Sanini at 10:58, 20 October 2021

2021-10-20T10:58:28Z

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	[Base game]		[Base game]

	The biggest part of the game revolves around ~~challenging~~ your ~~opponent's~~ cities (or roads) and preventing ~~him to steal~~ yours.		The biggest part of the game revolves around hindering your opponents from making cities (or roads), and preventing them from stealing yours.


	Since the base game has a pretty restricted set of tiles, '''blocking enemy meeples is quite easy'''.		Since the base game has a pretty restricted set of tiles, '''blocking enemy meeples is quite easy'''.

	A city with only one meeple is vulnerable to ~~an opponent's takeover~~, but one with several meeples is vulnerable to ~~blocking tiles~~. If your city becomes impossible to complete, your meeples will be imprisoned ~~here~~, which is a big handicap.		A city with only one meeple is vulnerable to being stolen, but one with several meeples is vulnerable to getting blocked. If your city becomes impossible to complete, your meeples will be imprisoned there, which is a big handicap.

	For ~~those~~ reasons, avoid building giant cities, and ~~prefer~~ several small ones instead, ~~so that~~ they ~~are not too~~ interesting to attack ~~for~~ your ~~opponent~~.		For these reasons, avoid building giant cities, and go for several small ones instead, and make sure they aren't interesting to attack by your opponents.


	Also, try to avoid using too many meeples at once (e.g. building 3 different cities if you ~~could~~ focus on ~~one and finish it first~~).		Also, try to avoid using too many meeples at once (e.g. building 3 different cities, you should focus on finishing cities/roads).

	In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.		In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.
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	[Traders & Builders]		[Traders & Builders]

	Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can. ~~Only avoid~~ using it if your opponent ~~will likely be able to trap it~~.		Make sure you use the builder as early and often as you can. Avoid using it only if it is vulnerable to being trapped by your opponent.

	Focus on building cities as ~~much~~ as ~~you can~~. Roads are already quite weak in the base game, but with extensions, and the "resources" on cities, they are even ~~weaker~~.		Focus on building cities as often as possible. Roads are already quite weak in the base game, but with extensions, and the "resources" available in cities, they are even less fruitful.

	For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on ~~a cloister~~ : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?		For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on an abbey/monastery : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?

	'''Don't waste ~~the~~ big meeple''' on fields (except in the very end, of course). He's particularly precious, both ~~for~~ attacking and defending cities.		'''Don't waste your big meeple''' on fields (except at the very end, of course). It's particularly precious, for both attacking and defending cities.
	<br>Also, ~~try to avoid having him~~ trapped~~, of course~~. It's ~~much~~ more inconvenient than losing a regular one~~, really~~.		<br>Also, obviously it's very important that your big meeple doesn't get trapped. It's way more inconvenient than losing a regular one.

RodWill at 17:03, 23 December 2020

2020-12-23T17:03:26Z

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	Also, try to avoid using too ~~much~~ meeples at once (e.g. building 3 different cities if you could focus on one and finish it first).		Also, try to avoid using too many meeples at once (e.g. building 3 different cities if you could focus on one and finish it first).

	In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.		In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.

Fufumdr: Added some basic contents. Hey, this is CARCASSONNE ! How could this page be so empty ?

2019-10-10T17:02:37Z

Added some basic contents. Hey, this is CARCASSONNE ! How could this page be so empty ?

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	~~Always keep at least 1 meeple in your hand until the last few tiles.~~

	Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can. ~~don't use~~ it ~~when~~ your opponent can ~~trap~~ it.		----

			[Base game]

			The biggest part of the game revolves around challenging your opponent's cities (or roads) and preventing him to steal yours.


			Since the base game has a pretty restricted set of tiles, '''blocking enemy meeples is quite easy'''.

			A city with only one meeple is vulnerable to an opponent's takeover, but one with several meeples is vulnerable to blocking tiles. If your city becomes impossible to complete, your meeples will be imprisoned here, which is a big handicap.

			For those reasons, avoid building giant cities, and prefer several small ones instead, so that they are not too interesting to attack for your opponent.


			Also, try to avoid using too much meeples at once (e.g. building 3 different cities if you could focus on one and finish it first).

			In fact, you should try to '''always keep at least 1 meeple''' in your hand until the last few tiles.



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			[Traders & Builders]

			Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can. Only avoid using it if your opponent will likely be able to trap it.

			Focus on building cities as much as you can. Roads are already quite weak in the base game, but with extensions, and the "resources" on cities, they are even weaker.

			For the same reason, it's not always worth putting a meeple on a cloister : will you really be able to get it back ? Is the risk worth '''only 7 or 8''' points ?

			'''Don't waste the big meeple''' on fields (except in the very end, of course). He's particularly precious, both for attacking and defending cities.
			<br>Also, try to avoid having him trapped, of course. It's much more inconvenient than losing a regular one, really.

Modusoperand at 15:58, 14 June 2017

2017-06-14T15:58:25Z

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	Always keep at least 1 meeple in your hand until the last few tiles.		Always keep at least 1 meeple in your hand until the last few tiles.

	Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can.		Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can. don't use it when your opponent can trap it.

Queen michael at 18:33, 10 June 2017

2017-06-10T18:33:41Z

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	Always keep at least 1 meeple in your hand until the last few tiles.		Always keep at least 1 meeple in your hand until the last few tiles.

			Make sure to use the builder as early and often as you can.

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2016-12-27T18:55:26Z

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