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2.11) Random Map and other variants
See section 1.7 for how to replay a random map.
Playing the random map adds quite a bit to the game if you want a change of
pace. This is one huge advantage over the board game. I am starting to pick up
some clues on how to pick the good locations / Corporations from the bad. I
usually look for:
Either PRR or C&O with a lot of $20 tiles nearby and hopefully close to the
NYC hex. I have noticed that the NYC hex is not in all random maps, or am I
wrong?
Also I love to pick corporations that have their base on a $30 (only one
railhead) tile. This allows me to move around while stopping my opponents.
B&O is not such a dominant player here. On the fixed map it is put in a great
position but here it is tough to pick especially since the cost is high and
you won't want to start it at 90 or 100 par.
I played an interesting random map <291966596>. Most of the corporations were
out on the west side with the exception of NYNHH. I played with three other
opponents and won! I played B&O which is unusual for me on a random map. I got
a score of 1564, can anyone beat it? I'm sure you could if you tried. B&O
stock was highest and then Erie and C&O. Let me know of other maps you have
played. Just give me the value in the lastseed file.

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2.12) Track Placement
The placement of the tile outside New York - between the starting hex of NYC
and NYNH is VITAL (it's a double city that does NOT update), if you are
planning on floating either NYC or NYNH early (or even B&M) - ensure YOU are
the player who gets the chance to lay this tile, otherwise you'll get shut
out. (NB)
Don't buy a train which frees up the next set of tiles (unless you have to)
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