Iraqi & Saudi-Arabian Oil

[Glabro]

Was just wondering about your opinions about the current resource values of Iraq and Saudi-Arabia. If conquered, do you feel that the current levels (2 for Iraq, 1 for Saudi-Arabia) correctly represent the amount of oil the conqueror could have exploited at the time, or should they be more valuable?

[ratprince]

It wasnt until 1960ish that the Saudi's (under OPEC) began to become a major exporter of oil. I think, even though the resources are there theoretically, the infrastructure was not. I dont think it could realistically be utilized to a higher value in the time frame of the game.

Mike

[Glabro]

Okay, that´s what I supposed. Thanks.