Thinkers: Difference between revisions

Each Thinker has two "sides": their A-side, and their B-side. Each side represents a different form of gameplay, as each side has different starting [[Units]], [[Materials]], [[Technologies#Passive|Passive]] technology, and unique feature.

== Achiote ==

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{{BlockQuote|Achiote, being a royal, was promised Thinkership before he was even born. He accepted at a very young age and thus became immortalized as a child. It was agreed that Achiote could be accompanied by a "guardian" and so the blind guard guides this little Thinker everywhere. Now, unfortunately, Achiote regrets accepting being a Thinker at such a young age as he deems his own body useless...|Thinker Deep Dive: Achiote}}

Achiote is accompanied at all times by his guardian, who has not taken the same oath of pacifism as all Thinkers must. This means Achiote is able to defend himself when necessary, unlike all other Thinkers. However, because his physical body is so small and vulnerable, once the guardian is defeated Achiote is banished as well. The guardian moves more slowly than any of the Thinkers, including Jeera when not riding Kala. Achiote begins missions with more Braves than others, and his festivals are centered around resource creation and construction. Blessed Scaffolding lets his Braves build any structure—even if they lack the resources to do so.

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== Ajowan ==

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Ajowan's Ceramic Mandate (and starting ceramics) makes it easier for the village to develop with those technologies in mind. Fire suppression and other synergistic technologies (such as ceramic roofing or walls) are a good direction to move in when playing as Ajowan.

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== Charnushka ==

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{{BlockQuote|Charnushka was the only Thinker who was asked to become one. Because of the relic he carries on his back, and an honest heart, he has great ability to grow villages and lead his followers. Charnushka introduced blastpowder to the lands of Kainga, knowledge which he brought from his homeland, the White Desert.|Thinker Deep Dive: Charnushka}}

Charnushka carries a large pack with him, which enables him to speed up production of nearby buildings (including houses and other unit-producing buildings). This boost is indicated by a small ritual aura that spreads around him, accompanied with a chiming sound. They are the only Thinker capable of producing new inspiration at will (via the Boardgame Challenge festival), and one of two to start with a ranged combat unit. The use of Celebratory Firework early in a mission can help ease food requirements, but Charnushka only begins the mission with enough blastpowder to perform this festival once.

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== Kala & Jeera ==

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{{BlockQuote|Kala grew up with his best friend Jeera, a snail without a shell, and they've always protected each other. Kala constructed a set of plated armor to cover Jeera's back and they've been inseparable ever since. They actually took the oath to be a Thinker simultaneously, but as Jeera cannot speak, he never technically became a "Thinker". This is why he is sometimes left behind, and earns no karma to banish. Luckily, snails are already immortal so they can still live alongside one another for eternity.|Thinker Deep Dive: Kala and Jeera}}

Kala & Jeera are both Thinkers who share memory with each other. Most of the time, Jeera rides atop Kala, but if Kala is banished then Jeera continues on alone. This can be dangerous for Jeera, as they have the least amount of health of any Thinker (besides Ajowan's smoke form). If Kala is banished (and Jeera survives the combat), the Beast Spirit House festival can be used to re-summon Kala if placed on their back. Otherwise the festival can be used to locate the nearest Crustacean, and even summon it if desired.

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== Serrano ==

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Serrano's movement is tricky: instead of moving themselves, they send out a floating orb that travels to their destination. Once it reaches the location Serrano teleports directly to the destination, avoiding any hazards or combat. The orb is bound by traversible terrain (i.e. they can't send their orb across chasms or over water), and can be a little difficult to direct as it can be blocked by trees, ruins, and other resources found around the map. In addition, while the orb is moving Serrano remains still; this can make him vulnerable to attack or wildlife if the player does not carefully keep track of Serrano's position.

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