Yeah, I think getting Garth to max level early really sealed the deal.
I’ve struggled to get Rich Earth to work in my own games. I feel like it usually just puts me way too far behind in board presence to do anything. I basically had player 1 initiative with player 2 economy this game because of it. (although I suppose Rich Earth somewhat equalizes the economy.
I’ve always wanted to try this opening with Rich Earth though (but I never seem to get the right first hand draw!)
I rolled 20, so you can go first again. I’ll keep playing the same.