Carcassonne Central: Advent Quiz MMXXIII

[NGC 54]

It is odd that both a) and b) bring 1 point. b) is definetily harder.

Only C1. This is heresy... Here there are 3 good expansions that could have been converted to C3.

[Meepledrone]

- The Grinch: Do you want to file a complaint?
- The Grinch: I could subtract 24 points from your scoring for your insolence!!!
- The Grinch: You hate C1?
- The Grinch: I will subtract 24 more points from your scoring for your unwanted opinion!!!
- The Grinch: This is the least I could...
- Joe Crab: (approaching) Do you need any help?
- The Grinch: I was just leav...
- Lilly Crab: Shhhhh!
- The Grinch: 

[Bumsakalaka]

It is odd that both a) and b) bring 1 point. b) is definetily harder.

Only C1. This is heresy... Here there are 3 good expansions that could have been converted to C3.

City Gates are already done!

[NGC 54]

City Gates are already done!

https://cundco.de/spiele-erweiterungen/mini-erweiterungen/?p=1 – I do not find them. The City Gates do not exist, in fact, even in C1.

[Meepledrone]

- The Grinch: That Meepledrone minion dragged his feet to gather this information for you.
- The Grinch: I will punish him properly...

This was the orginal location of The City Gates/Die Stadttore:

http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/carcassonne/fan-erweiterungen/die-stadttore

The rules:  http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/fileadmin/data_archive/Downloads/CC-Fanerweiterungen/CarcStadttore_Regel_Web.pdf
The tiles:   http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/fileadmin/data_archive/Downloads/CC-Fanerweiterungen/Carc_Stadttore_Karten_Final.pdf

After being removed from the web site, you may access the page and the files here:

http://web.archive.org/web/20170425135028/http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/carcassonne/fan-erweiterungen/die-stadttore

The rules: http://web.archive.org/web/20161224173755/http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/fileadmin/data_archive/Downloads/CC-Fanerweiterungen/CarcStadttore_Regel_Web.pdf
The tiles: http://web.archive.org/web/20161224174214/http://www.hans-im-glueck.de/fileadmin/data_archive/Downloads/CC-Fanerweiterungen/Carc_Stadttore_Karten_Final.pdf

The original rules are in German, of course. We have a translated copy on CarcC:

http://www.carcassonnecentral.com/community/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=477

[Meepledrone]

- Gingerbread Man: It's my turn again.
- Santa Claus: You have something special for today, right?
- Gingerbread Man: Of course!
- Gingerbread Man: I included some Halfling tiles to spice things up ...
- The Grinch: I love gnawing on triangular tiles, they are so crisp...
- Santa Claus: Are you sure?
- The Grinch: Yes, with a cup of hot cocoa...
- Gingerbread Man: Stop it!
- Santa Claus: Ahhhh! The season spirit is getting into him...
- The Grinch: Never! That's not an option!!!
- The Grinch: Just rejoicing in all the confusion this little devils have created through the years.
- The Grinch: What would Decar think of this?
- Decar: (from the distance) I heard you. Stop messing with me.
- Decar: If you are bored, I can call the crabs so you can fun together!
- The Grinch: Touché!
- Gingerbread Man: Well, no time for this.
- Gingerbread Man: Our contestants must be impatient by now...
- Danisthirty: Yep! Hit it!


Question #6: After placing this tile, the Gingerbread Man wants to know how many points each player scores. Can you give him the answer?
 
Notes:
* This question only uses normal meeples. No large meeples were used.
* We are considering the current rules for non-square tiles (C2/C3). If you use the C1 rules, please indicate so.
* This is a mid-game scenario. The game goes on for a few more turns.

[NGC 54]

A city with the spice Carcassonnese half anise (Illicarcum verum)!

[Meepledrone]

- Snowman: I bring you Christmas-y news!
- Santa Claus: No way! The drawbridges are here?
- Snowman: YES!
- The Grinch: Huh! So many questions!!!
- Santa Claus: That's the Christmas spirit taking over!
- The Grinch: I hate it!
- Snowman: We know, but you can do nothing about it...
- Santa Claus: The Crab Police is around...
- The Grinch: Why did you ask for their help?
- The Grinch: Where are your meeple elves?
- Santa Claus: Well, it seems the oldbonz is running the Advent Calendar Photoshoot...
- The Grinch: ...and all of them volunteered, right?
- Santa Claus: Yes!
- The Grinch: And you couldn't tell them no?
- Santa Claus: (shrugging) It is not in my nature...
- Snowman: ...but the crabs stepped in and they are doing a really good job!
- Snowman: And they have you under control too...
- Santa Claus: Ha ha ha! So much fun to see!!!
- The Grinch: (storming away) I HATE you all...
- Snowman: High five?
- Santa Claus: Yeah!!!


Question #7: The Snowman places this tile on Red's behalf, and he has the following questions:
a) Can the player activate a symbol to add a meeple from their supply to the city top right? (1 point)
b) Can the player activate a symbol to add a meeple from their supply to the city bottom center? (1 point)
c) Can the player activate a symbol to place a meeple from their supply in the city top right? (1 point)
d) Can the player activate a symbol to place a meeple from their supply in the city bottom center? (1 point)
e) Can the player move their meeple on the road into the city top right? (1 point)
f) Can the player move their meeple on the road into the city bottom center? (1 point)
g) Which actions from a) to f) can be performed to take control of the city top right, if any? (1 point)
h) Which actions from a) to f) can be performed to take control of the city bottom center, if any? (1 point)
i) How many points does each player score if Red tries to get the most points this turn? (1 point)

Notes:
* This question only uses normal meeples. No large meeples were used.
* Red has several meeples in their supply
* This is a mid-game scenario. The game goes on for a few more turns.
* Questions a) and b) refer to the first symbol below. Questions c) and d) refer to the second symbol below.
      
* In questions g) and h), "to take control" means "to gain the single majority."




PS: Added note on the symbols.
PS: Clarified the meaning of "to take control."

[oldbonz]

strange question c and d? are the same as a and b

[NGC 54]

The red player was really lucky to draw this tile. 

[Liambass]

strange question c and d? are the same as a and b

They're certainly ambiguous. If you read the rules I reckon you can quite confidently work out the intention of the questions asked, but I did feel the need to add a qualifier to my answer.

I'd also like a definition of "control", I felt the need to add a clarification comment on my answer there too.

[Meepledrone]

- Snowman: Questions a) and b) refer to the symbol on the left. Questions c) and d) refer to the symbol in the middle.

[oldbonz]

ok thank

[Meepledrone]

- Santa Claus: Auch! I just fell flat on a frozen lake!
- Snowman: Are you okay?
- Danisthirty: Hope you are doing okay... Meeple noses are especially sensitive.
- Santa Claus: Don't have to tell me...
- Snowman: We will have to talk with oldbonz about safety measures...
- Santa Claus: Nah! No problem... Are you ready for the next question?
- Snowman: Yaaaaay!!!!
- Danisthirty: 


Question #8: Santa Claus places this tile on Yellow's behalf. The player has a hunch that they can complete the road and even receive extra points for the German cathedral. Here you are some questions:
a) Which ferries can be moved?
b) In order to complete the road and get the German cathedral extra points, what position changes should the player apply to the ferries?
c) How many points would each player score in this case? 

[Meepledrone]

- Tweedy Crab: Come on,...
- Tweety Crab: ...guys!
- Tweedy Crab: Let's make Santa Claus...
- Tweety Crab: ...proud of us!
- Joe Crab: The Spiel '23 tile for the winner of the Advent Quiz is ready!
- Lilly Crab: How are the meeple sets coming along?
- Blue Meeple with Snowflakes: We are in full shape!
- Grey Meeple with Candy Canes :  Hop! Pyramid! Hop!
- Lilly Crab: Training complete, right?
- Green Meeple as Christmas Tree: Yeah! All set!
- Tweedy Crab: The lucky winner of the Advent Quiz will also...
- Tweety Crab: ...receive a set of custom meeples!
- Tweedy Crab: It can be one of these designs or...
- Tweety Crab: ...any shown here: https://www.instagram.com/meeples_art/
- Tweedy Crab: Are you ready...
- Tweety Crab: ...to meet the winner?
- Beige Meeple as Gingerbread Man: Of course!
- Joe Crab: That sounds amazing! But that will be possible in a few days.
- Lilly Crab: Joe, can you picture yourself playing with a custom set of hand-painted meeples like these?
- Joe Crab: Sure I would do!!!!
- Lilly Crab: What about you, dear contestant?
- Joe Crab: