Quote Originally Posted by Calla View Post
So if you look at it as tangible an intangible it may make more sense ----

If you go to college and earn a degree and I come along and steal your car, would I also aquire your wealth of knowledge and abilities??? No!

Techs are time and player based, and cities are items to be aquired.

Better one:

If you go to college and earn a degree and I come along and steal the degree, would I also acquire your wealth of knowledge and abilities? No, just a piece of paper.