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Why is Famine resolved after Events instead of in the production calculation?

The designer explained the order, and the rulebook lists Famine as step 5.

  • RustanR · Designer · 2013-09-29
  • Nations rulebook · Rulebook · 5. Famine

Famine is a separate step after Events, so players don't forget it when totalling food. The designer chose this order on purpose; it also gives more ways to handle a food shortage.

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