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[–]greybeard 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Friends restrict you as much as they can possibly multiply your power. It will probably depend on the exact circumstances whether they'll be net positive.

For me, I'd probably become a sewer rat

[–]AnimeRespecter[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Is that figurative language or literal? In terms of opportunities to ascend, I was going to say this presents an opportunity but foids would probably rather starve than accept a deal of sorts.

[–]greybeard 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Friends slow you down (open you to raids) and have to be fed. If resources are scarce enough and the land isn't very productive and forces you into nomandism, small groups might be advantageous