by Big Bad Lex
Ditto what Jim said. Yes that is the official rule but the 'official' reasoning seemed to be an after thought that was thrown in last minute to make the rules align with the 2 & 3 player rules. For everyone I have played with this level 2 tech seems over powered and to short circuit some subtle and brutal decisions. The game is considerably deeper if you are forced to burn wood to get to corn and suffer -1 in the temple as a result. Whenever I play, I suggest the house rule that wood has to be burnt if you need corn under and whilst it causes pain during the game all players have agreed its a better, more challenging arrangement.I've now delivered this soapbox sermon three times on various rules threads. I think players raising the same question in future need to be redirected as the other threads are clearly titled.