so i ve been trying to make 7 Lucky Gods work (Japanese shrines can gather XP) and this is the Build Order i had the most success with. It works decently on ladder, but also doesnt seem to be broken. It is very fun to spam shipments and end the game with 50% more shipments than your opponent though :)
First of what the 7 LG actually does:
With Heavenly Kami sent and shrines on xp, japan becomes a bit like spain. Very fast shipments, but weak eco otherwise. Just look at what spain excels at - They are good at FF'ing, so this is also the core idea for the build order we are using. Since we need at least 2 cards to utilize (7 LG + 600 wood to get boom going) we do a semi ff build. Yes Semi FF Gang strikes again . If the enemy is playing agressive you can also stay prolonged in age 2 and use the unit shipments / Town militia card to stabilize.
We need to use the Heavenly Kami, since it synergizes so well with 7 lucky gods.
We are also utilizing the fact that you can send most japanese card 2 times. This means we will not run out of cards.
Build order:
Gather starting ress (except coin)
Build consulate (2-3 vills) + get port ally, gather 7 wood and build a shrine
try to get food treasures, so age up is smoother
age up with Torji gates
During age up you need to build one shrine
Build a stable with the rickshaw, get one batch of nagis and be annoying. - If being rushed use the 5 ashi cards
- Use the 600 Wood to shrineboom
- With 600 coin save up for age up
- Age up with Tokugawa shogunate
Card Progression:
Heavenly Kami - 600 wood - 7 LG - 600 coin - 600 wood - Age 3 Unit shipment(s)
Video:
What are your thoughts about the Build order? Aiz said @Mitoe had a Build order for 7 LG.
Thanks and have a good evening!