How many Meeples?

[Pulinski]

I own;

Carcassonne (7 Meeples)
Inns & Cathedrals (1 Large Meeple)
Traders & Builders (1 Builder & 1 Pig) *I know these are not "followers" as such
Abbey &  Mayor (1 Mayor & 1 Wagon & 1 Barn)

How many should I play with? It now seems I have so many pieces to play.

What about reducing the number of Standard Meeples back to 5 or 4 and playing with all the rest?

Any thoughts?

Paul

[mjharper]

It's true, with all the expansions you don't seem to run out very often…

Bearing in mind that there was meant to be a limit to the number, I think it's probably a fair enough to lower the number.

On the other hand, don't forget that the increased number is somewhat mitigated by situations which can tie up you followers, like closing off towers, or placing them in the City of Carcassonne.

Try it and see how it goes!

[Scott]

When playing with those expansions, keep in mind there are also more tiles. You can play with fewer meeples if you want, but you're allowed to use the number they give you. Just so long as you're not adding more.

[Gantry]

I know for some people it seems natural to want to use all of the meeples that you possibly can, but a limited number makes games more strategic due to limited resources, and thus, more enjoyable.

[Pulinski]

I think I'll try a full and a reduced number and see what happens.