by FlyingGoblin
I would agree that it is quite powerful, in that it's probably the easiest max score you can achieve and the least limited. For example, in a basic rules two player game the prestige buildings which multiply points by citizen numbers can only give you a maximum of 10 points (2 per 'x type' citizen), if you'd managed to buy the 3 surplus meeples available of that category uncontested.Even so, I've managed to do fairly well with my mass building and rampart acquiring strategy as well.
I like this game!