Simultaneous is not a dealbreaker, after all one can enforce a permanent split in game
but since the game ends up mostly sequential anyway in later stages, might as well get the benefits of actually using sequential mode.
but since the game ends up mostly sequential anyway in later stages, might as well get the benefits of actually using sequential mode.

In this game that's going to help us because he's going to go to the negotiating table with twitchy eyes and slightly too wide a grin and terrify the neighbors into favorable border agreements, one-sided tech deals and staggered NAPs."