Okay Iam really new to TI but I still cant figure out the trade goods.

When do you get them how many how do the trade agreements work.

Having a tough time figuring this out it is my only sticking point on this game. Help would be nice.

i'm assuming you're using the basic game without SE.

In which case there are 2 mandetory and 1 optional means for producing trade goods.

1. Trade Agreements. When using the Trade strategy primary option you may either recieve 3 TGs (If I remember correctly, i'm used to Trade II) or cancel all current Trade Contracts. Next, you (The active player) gains TGs from his active Trade Agreements (TAs). Last, you open Trade negotations during which players may exchange their Racial Trade Agreements cards with those of the other races. You need the the other players' Trade Agreements in order to generate TGs during the secondary ability of this strategy, so you want to give your own TA away in exchange for those belonging to other players - preferrably with higher or equal value for each TA. you may only exchange one card for one other card, and never exchange both of your cards with those belonging to the same player.

The secondary allows each other player to recieve TG in an amount equal to the total value of any TAs he has of other players. You do not gain such TGs from TAs you have formed during the trade negotiations this round!

2. ActionPolitical which state that players should recieve TGs.

3. Domain Counters revealed while using the Distant Suns option.

Hope that helps.

Thanks alot that will realy help me come saturday game night.