>>2090922
i agree with tech being an issue. i just don't see what having to calculate whether or not buying is worth it adds to the game, and it also seems silly that tool use is now locked behind tech. i recommend this mod that gives you better tooltips and some info tabs: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3352452572

not sure how to reply to the rest. i don't do any math while playing, and i still made enough money to start buying up my neighbors, at which point it's over.
for reference, here's what my auroch pasture bonuses look like (with tilapi slaves; all my citizens are humans). i originally used them just for leather but they also make around 45-60k denari a day in meat and livestock now