DISCLAIMER- comments apply to express only

i agree with the posts that this change helps efficient LG players
i also agree that efficient LG play has declined game wide
anything that improves LG yield is a welcome change

however

i expect greater elasticity of demand than the other posters
because
1) the limited number of turns on express does not allow most cashers or farmers to maximze tech so they will absorb the additional tech without a big drop in price
2) theos have been given an increase in their use of tech since this formula was in place as a result their minimum price is higher than it was in 2001
3) players are accustomed to certain prices at certain times and will pay the usual price for several sets at least


so i do not predict a dramatic fall in tech price on this server
i predict that this change will aid theos unduly
but cashers should easily max tech and i am in favor of a more competitive strat balance
commies have also had an increase in their use of tech since 2001 so we may see a research commie strat arise
i would welcome that

with more tech and consequently more cash and more food in the game, PS for money rather than land will increase
the no drop land rule becomes even worse than it was