Re: "exchange rate" for food

From: bjm10_at_...
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:02:52 -0500 (EST)

On Mon, 17 Jan 2000, Martin Crim wrote:

> I have been giving gifts of food, which seem to be well received. I'm
> giving about 20 at a shot, since I don't want to appear stingy. Is this

That verges on coin-squeezing skinflint. When I've enough food to give at all, I give at least 100 at a shot.

Remember, food is useful, goods symbolize wealth, cows ARE wealth.

> Also, what happens if you give cows to the Ducks, who apparently don't
> herd? Do they just slaughter and eat them, or start a herd? I'm afraid to
> find to find out.

They accept them--they don't start herds.

PS: My wife actually has the ducks as a CLAN ally!

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