<p>The East and West Trading Posts are considered separate structures because they have a different name and illustration. Using the short form on the Forum card indicates that either the East or West Trading Post can be the base for chain construction.</p>

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2014-05-03T19:30:47.783Z
2014-05-03T19:30:47.783Z
Adam Wuerl
<p>The rules state that a player can never build two identical structures - with the same name/illustration. </p>

<p>Since both "Trading post" cards are called just "Trading post" on the "Forum" card (which could be build through chain construction), are they considered <em>identical</em>, according to the "same name" rule?</p>

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Are "East trading post" and "West trading post" considered identical structures?
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# Are "East trading post" and "West trading post" considered identical structures?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-05-03)

The rules state that a player can never build two identical structures - with the same name/illustration.

Since both "Trading post" cards are called just "Trading post" on the "Forum" card (which could be build through chain construction), are they considered *identical*, according to the "same name" rule?

**Tags:** 7-wonders


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-05-03. Score: 15 | Accepted answer

The East and West Trading Posts are considered separate structures because they have a different name and illustration. Using the short form on the Forum card indicates that either the East or West Trading Post can be the base for chain construction.


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